After Sai Baba’s darshan, many Yatris want to add one more sacred stop — Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, the sixth of the twelve Jyotirlingas, nestled in the green folds of the Sahyadri ghats. From Shirdi it’s about 180 km and a comfortable one-day round trip if you start early.
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यात्रा गाइड
पैदल दूरी, दर्शन का समय, कहाँ रुकें, कैसे पहुँचें — हर यात्रा सवाल का जवाब।
Bhimashankar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The ancient Hemadpanthi-style temple is believed to be more than 1,200 years old. Surrounding it is the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary — dense forest, waterfalls and cool mountain air give the place a rare combination of spiritual and natural beauty. The Bhima river is believed to originate here.
There is no convenient direct train or bus from Shirdi to Bhimashankar. Most Yatris pick a private cab — door-to-door from your Shirdi hotel, your own pace, with the freedom to stop anywhere along the way.
Fixed all-in fare per the canonical Shirdi taxi packages page — fuel, driver and taxes included. Toll is at actuals and minimal on this route.
Fare can vary slightly with season, fuel cost and stops. Ask for a quote for your exact date — we’ll come back in 15 minutes:
Temple timings: open daily from about 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Early-morning darshan beats both the queue and the mid-day heat.
The ghat is a winding road, so a private AC cab is far easier than bus changes or a shared vehicle. Your luggage stays safe in the boot, you control the AC, and you stop for breaks when needed. Keep water and a light snack handy — the climb down to the inner sanctum involves stairs. (For broader senior planning at Shirdi itself, see Shirdi with elderly parents.)
Because Bhimashankar is a one-day trip, your hotel stays in Shirdi. Pick a stay close to the mandir so the pre-dawn start is easy and an evening rest after the long return drive is just a short walk. Full price + amenities walkthrough: Shirdi budget hotels near the temple — booking guide.
Booking: tripsaffron.com/search?city=shirdi
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🙏 May your yatra be blessed. Om Sai Ram.