Itinerary -
Day 01: Mumbai – Bhimashankar (220Kms /5hrs)
Meet on arrival at Mumbai Airport / Railway station and drive to Bhimashankar. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free for your own activity. Overnight stay at hotel.
The Bhimshankar temple is a composite of old and the new structures in the Nagara style of architecture. It shows the excellency of the skills achieved by ancient Vishwakarma sculptors. It is a modest yet graceful temple and it dates back to 13th century and the Sabha Mandap developed in 18th century by Nana Phadnavis. The shikhara was built by Nana Phadnavis. The great Maratha ruler Shivaji is said to have made endowments to this temple to facilitate worship services. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Bhimashankar
Early morning proceed for Darshan and Arti. After breakfast visit Surrounding of Bhimashankar Temple , there is small village having around 200 houses . People have no other means of income apart from selling pooja and prasad items for their lively hood.
Bhimashankar in Maharashtra is an ancient shrine, enshrining Bhimshankar one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. Bhimashankar is located in the village of Bhavagiri 50 km north west of Khed, near Pune. It is located 110 km away from Pune in the ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. Bhimashankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows south east and merges with the Krishna river near Raichur. The other Jyotirlinga shrines in Maharashtra are Trimbakeshwar and Grishneshwar. Surroundings
There are Buddha style carvings of Amba-Ambika, Bhootling and Bhimashankar in the hills of Manmad near Bhimashankar at a height of 1034 metres. A big bell in Hemadpanthi structure built by Nana Phadnavis is a feature of Bhimashankar. Places that can be visited in are Hanuman Lake, Gupt Bhimashankar, Origin of River Bhima, Nagphani, Bombay Point, Sakshi Vinayak and a lot more.
Day 03: Bhimashankar – Mumbai
After breakfast drive back to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to Airport/Railway station for your onward destination.
Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!
For Departure Dates just call 7350530009 / 7350540009 / 7350550009
Things To carry
For Adults - Photo identification in the form of Pan Card /Passport / Voter ID / Driving License
For students - Carry original as well as 2 photocopies of school or college Photo Identity card
For Infants - Carry 2 passport sized photographs
THINGS TO CARRY ALONG
Mobile phone with appropriate sim card
Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry sun screen lotion, hand sanitizer, sun glasses, cap, sports shoes, umbrella / windcheater, camera etc. and woollens if needed
If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of the medicines with prescription
Payment Policy
- Booking Fee
- 30 or more days before departure: 50%
- Between 29 to 20 days before departure: 100%
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation charges per person
- 30 or more days before departure: 50%
- Between 29 to 1 days before departure: 100%
Terms & Conditions
- Per person rates (in Rs) - applicable on two persons staying together sharing the same room
- Entrance charges anywhere are not included
- Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
- Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP -Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner
- The above package is not valid during national holidays, festivals & long weekends (Independece Day and Janmashtami)
- Namoh Retails (Pvt) Ltd reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its discretion and without any prior notice
- In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel
Seasons :-
- Summer - 15 Feb to 15 June
Monsoon - 15 June to 15 Oct
Winter - 15 Oct to 15 Feb
The best time to visit Maharashtra is between September and April, specific to the coastal areas where it rains like the devil from June to September. The period between September and June is perfect for a trip to the hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Lonavla. The winter months between November and February are pleasant months weather wise, as the humidity levels are the lowest and evenings are cool to cold. Average summer temperatures through the state hover between 22°C-39°C and winter temperatures average 12°C-34°C.
Currency: –
- Indian Rupee
Language: –
Hindi / English / Marathi/Konkani/Other major dialects include Varhadii spoken in the Vidarbha region and Dangii spoken near Maharashtra-Gujarat border.
- Breakfast
- Parking and Toll tax
- Pick and Drop at time of arrival/departure
- Driver's allowance, Road tax and Fuel charges
- Sightseeing by private car
- Transfer & sightseeing by A/c Vehicle Depending on number of pax.
- Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or similar on twin sharing basis
- (depending on the availability )
Exclusions -
- Camera fee
- Alcoholic / Non- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- 9% GST (includes 0.15% Swachh Bharat Cess)
- Any Airfare / Train fare
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
- Tips, laundry & phone call
- Entrance charges anywhere are not included
- All personal expenses
- Anything not included in the inclusions is excluded.
About The Place-
Destinations : Mumbai - Bhimashankar - Mumbai
Distance : 220 Kms
Attraction : Pilgrimage
Highlight of The Trip :
• Visit to Bhimshankar Temple
• Visit to Hanuman Lake
• Visit to Gupt Bhimashankar
• Visit to the Origin of River Bhima
• Visit to Nagphani
• Visit to Bombay Point
• Visit to Sakshi Vinayak
Located
in the village of Bhavagiri 50 km North West of Khed near Pune,
Bhimashankar Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Lies on
the banks of the river Bhima, Bhimashankar is also the source of the
river Bhima that flows southeast and merges with the Krishna River near
Raichur.
Namoh offer a pilgrimage tour to Bhimashankar
located close to Pune. With our Mumbai-Bhimashankar weekend tour, you
will visit the Bhimshankar Temple, Hanuman Lake, Gupt Bhimashankar,
Nagphani, Sakshi Vinayak, Bombay Point and the Origin of River Bhima. We
ensure a safe and pleasant trip to the hilly Bhimashankar.