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Bhimashankar Temple

Pune, India
Ranked #2 of 53 attractions in Pune
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Una, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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Bhamashanker is theone of jyotirling out of 12 jyotrinong. it is situated near pune its a very beatyfull and peace full place .i can say its a heaven for nature lover and spiritual minded person . its a ARDHNARISHWAR. temple where loard shiva and maa parvati are togetrher in single Jyotriling. it remains coverd with silver covers having the five... More

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Mumbai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Bhimashankar is a spiritual place with dense forest. Bhimashankar is a good place for nature lovers and trekkers. Different variety of birds can also be seen at this place. A fantastic temple of Lord Shiva can also be visited. Bhimashankar is wrapped in the congregations of the majestic western Ghats. Traveled on 6th May with Family of 2 Adult and... More

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Pune
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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Bhimashankar is said to be one of the 12 Jyotirlings ! So, it has a great importance. This place is around 70 Kms from Pune. This place is situated in the heart of the nature (Bhimashankar is surrounded by reserved park/jungle) This place is a must watch in monsoon & winter. Lots of waterfalls while traveling to this place. Bus... More

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Pune, India
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Bhimashankar is a spiritual place with dense forest . Beautiful place of natural beauty and lovely scenery . Bhimashankar is a good place for nature lovers and trekkers. Different variety of birds can also be seen at this place. A fantastic temple of Lord Shiva can also be visited. Bhimashankar is wrapped in the congregations of the majestic western ghats.... More

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Pune
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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I drove from my home town Pune to Bhmashankar. The place is rested in middle of Jungle. you get to see one Dam and it's arial view on the way to Bhamashankar. it's a pleasant drive thru the green belt of farms and thick Jungle. Temple is a stone temple and awesome. More

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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Very good place, especially if you are going in monsoons. Awesome weather, with fog. There is a temple of lord shiva, which is again very famous. If you love nature & trekking then must go to place. i didnt stayed & same day returned. Its near to pune More

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Still little disturbed dense jungles around it,on the western perch almost next to the Kalsubai ,Highest Point of the Sahyadri Range in Mhaharashtra(The Pic. you have shown with resting trekkers!!);it is the point of admiration, attraction of vibrant culture of 5000 years, now called the Hindus.Deep ravines on the west side,rolling plains upto Paithan(Petenik to the Greeks & Romans)& beyond;... More

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Pune, India
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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This is one of the best places to visit around pune where the stream on the other side of the temple is excellent. More

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Pune
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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Awesome!! Awesome!! Awesome!! Do I need to say more :-) My 2 cents - visit during the monsoons, its splendid!!! More

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Navi Mumbai, India
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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This is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temple of Shiva and must visit to see unique beauty of Nature.Located in dense forest on the sahyadri Hills. You can experience piece and calm. More

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