Free cancellation
Pune to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation up to 144h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Embark on a spiritual journey from Pune to Bhimashankar, covering approximately 130 kilometers in a scenic 3-hour drive. Begin your pilgrimage with a visit to the ancient Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple nestled in the serene Sahyadri Hills. Admire the temple's Naga-style architecture, adorned with intricate Buddha carvings, dating back to the 13th century. For those seeking adventure, a trek to the temple adds an exciting dimension to the spiritual experience. The temple's hilltop location offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes, with the nearby forest being a treasure trove of medicinal herbs. Optionally explore the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, renowned for its endemic and pandemic animal and bird species, including the Indian Giant Squirrel. Conclude your enriching journey with a return drive to Pune, leaving with cherished memories of the divine Bhimashankar.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
- Monuments entrances of sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
- Government taxes.
- Bottled drinking water in the car.
- 1 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
- Breakfast
- Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Assistance on arrival at the airport.
What's not
- Any flight ticket.
- Camera charges at monuments if any.
- Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 144 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
How it compares in Pune
- Its from-price is 166% above the median of the 102 experiences we list in Pune.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 36 of 102.
About Pune
Pune is a university city on the Deccan plateau in Maharashtra, with Maratha forts and palaces, hill views, old markets and a strong café culture.
Pune stands on the Deccan plateau where the Mula and Mutha rivers meet, about 560 metres above sea level, with the Western Ghats rising to the west. It was the seat of the Peshwas, the Maratha prime ministers, and Shaniwar Wada, their fortified palace of 1732, still has its great gate and gardens. The Aga Khan Palace, where Mahatma Gandhi was held in the 1940s, and the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple are among the city's best-known sights.
Top-ranked sights in Pune: Khadakwasla Dam, Shree Narayani Dham, Laxmi Road.
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