seems as if Lord Shiva is keeping a silent vigil over the majestic ranges of the Sahyadris. Bhimashankar is a trekker's delight and a traveler's sojourn, with only the silent murmur of the cool breeze and the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence. City details The Khed (Rajgurunagar) is the administrative taluka that comprises the upper parts of the Ghod and Bhima rivers in the Pune district. The Bhimashankar Temple is located at Bhorgiri, 50 kilometres north-northwest of Khed. It is 127 kilometres from Pune in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri highlands. Also located there is the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is approximately 130 kilometres by road from Pune to Manchar. Bhimashankar is in the district of Pune. Connectivity Nearest Airport: Pune Nearest Railway Station: Pune Junction Roadways: With government buses, it takes about 4 to 5 hours to get from the Pune Shivajinagar bus terminal to Bhimashankar, which is 60 kilometres away and goes through Manchar. There are also buses that go from Manchar to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, but they don't run very often. Travellers can book their bus tickets online through MSRTC (Maharashtra's official government website). Manchar is a hub for Bhimashankar because of its proximity to national highways. Those travelling from Nashik can disembark at Manchar and board a bus to Bhimashankar. Private vehicles (parked behind the Manchar bus station) are available to Bhimashankar for carpooling. In proximity to the temple or the Bhimashankar bus station, there are very few or no private lodgings. MTDC Bhimashankar is located post-Rajpur, at Tal Ambegoan, 5 kilometres from the Bhimashankar bus stand. Only those with their own vehicles will find it easy to stay here, as transportation between the temple and MTDC will be nearly impossible, or else one has to walk a couple of hours. However, few private, independent houses are accessible for lodging because they are remote. Other Facilities Numerous excellent restaurants are accessible for dining. Few convenience stores carry basic medications for medical emergencies, however, a nice drugstore may be located 14 kilometres away in Taleghar. Individuals are required to arrange their own transportation or use government buses. Steps to reach the temple There are two ways to reach the temple from the Bhimashankar bus stand: either by stairs or by roadways. Approximately 100 steps go down to the Bhimashankar temple from the Bhimashankar bus stand. A doli (palanquin) is available to individuals who are unable