Quick answer: Pune To Bhimashankar Grishneshwar 2 Day Trip is a 2-day / 1-night pilgrimage trip covering Pune – Bhimashankar Darshan – Onward Drive. Night stay: Shirdi / Aurangabad (1 night). Private cab rate starts at ₹10,800 for the whole Sedan cab (not per person). Booking and support: +91 78881 17999.
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Overview
For devotees looking to cover two of Maharashtra's most sacred Jyotirlingas in a single, well-planned trip, this Pune to Bhimashankar Ghrishneshwar 2 day trip brings together Bhimashankar and Ghrishneshwar — two of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva — in one continuous pilgrimage route. Both temples hold deep spiritual significance, and visiting them together is a goal for many pilgrims, but the distance between them (Bhimashankar sits in the Sahyadri hills near Pune, while Ghrishneshwar lies near Ellora, close to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) makes independent planning tricky. This package removes that difficulty by handling the entire route, timing, and stay arrangements end to end.
Day 1 begins with an early morning pickup from Pune. The drive to Bhimashankar takes around 2.5–3 hours through winding ghat roads surrounded by dense forest — Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the same protected belt, so the drive itself is scenic well before you arrive. On reaching Bhimashankar, the day is centered around darshan at the ancient Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a site steeped in both mythology and Maratha-era architecture. After darshan, there's time to explore the temple surroundings, the source of the Bhima River nearby, and — for those interested — a short walk toward Sakshi Vinayak Temple or Hanuman Lake close to the main complex. Given the long drive ahead on Day 2, the afternoon is used to begin the onward journey, covering a portion of the route toward Ghrishneshwar and halting overnight partway, typically around the Ahmednagar or Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) stretch, depending on timing and traffic.
Day 2 starts early to complete the remaining drive to Ghrishneshwar, the last of the twelve Jyotirlingas geographically and one associated with deep devotional stories from the Shiv Purana. The temple, rebuilt in its current form by Ahilyabai Holkar, is compact but architecturally rich, with intricate stone carvings typical of 18th-century Maratha temple design. After darshan, pilgrims on this route almost always combine the visit with the Ellora Caves, located just a few minutes away — a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments carved directly into basalt cliffs, including the remarkable Kailasa Temple, carved from a single rock. Given that you're already in the vicinity, this package includes time for a focused visit to Ellora's main caves before starting the return journey to Pune. The drive back is long, so the itinerary is timed to get pilgrims back into Pune by late night, with adequate breaks built in along the way.
This Bhimashankar Ghrishneshwar pilgrimage tour works best for devotees who specifically want to complete these two Jyotirlingas together rather than as separate trips, and who don't mind an itinerary with two full days of driving in exchange for covering significant spiritual ground efficiently. It's a demanding two days by distance, but the route is designed around darshan timings rather than sightseeing leisure, which is exactly what most pilgrims on this circuit are looking for. Families, pilgrimage groups, and individual devotees traveling for religious observance all find this format practical, since the private cab removes the uncertainty of public transport connections between these towns, which are not directly well-connected otherwise.
Throughout the journey, Wonder India Cab Trip Zone provides a private vehicle (sedan/SUV based on group size), driver allowance, tolls, and parking, with the route planned around temple darshan hours and manageable driving stretches rather than a rigid clock. Our coordination team stays reachable to adjust timings around darshan queues, weather, or ghat road conditions, which can vary seasonally near Bhimashankar. All you need to arrange is your overnight stay preference and personal spending — the route, temple coordination, and drive planning are handled for you.
Whether you're completing a personal Jyotirlinga pilgrimage list, traveling with family for a religious occasion, or combining faith with a bit of heritage sightseeing at Ellora, this 2 day Bhimashankar Ghrishneshwar tour from Pune is structured to make an otherwise complex, long-distance pilgrimage manageable within a focused two-day window.
Route Covered
📍 Pune – Bhimashankar Darshan – Onward Drive
City-wise Night Stay
🏨 Shirdi / Aurangabad — 1 Night
Trip Highlights
Cover two sacred Jyotirlingas — Bhimashankar and Ghrishneshwar — in one trip
Darshan at ancient Shiva temples with deep mythological significance
Scenic ghat drive through Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
Bonus visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora Caves
Private cab with driver, tolls, and parking included throughout
Route planned around darshan timings, not rigid sightseeing slots
Ideal for pilgrims completing a personal Jyotirlinga yatra
Comfortable overnight halt to break up the long two-day drive
Package PriceRate is for the whole vehicle, not per person.
Vehicle
Seats
Price
Sedan Cab
4 seater
₹10,800
Ertiga Cab
6 seater
₹12,480
Innova Cab
6-7 seater
₹16,680
Tempo Traveller
12 seater
₹25,800
Urbania
₹31,680
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Rate is for the whole vehicle, not per person.
₹6,600 per person · billed for at least 4 persons.
₹18,000 per couple.
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Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Pune – Bhimashankar Darshan – Onward DriveEarly morning pickup from Pune. Drive to Bhimashankar (approx. 2.5–3 hrs) through scenic ghat roads. Darshan at Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple, followed by a visit to the Bhima River source and nearby temple surroundings. Afternoon departure toward Ghrishneshwar, covering part of the route and halting overnight en route (Ahmednagar/Aurangabad stretch) to shorten Day 2's drive.
Day 2: Day 2: Onward to Ghrishneshwar – Ellora Caves – Return to PuneEarly start to complete the drive to Ghrishneshwar. Darshan at Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. Short visit to the nearby Ellora Caves, including the Kailasa Temple. Begin the return journey to Pune with breaks along the way, reaching Pune by late night.
Inclusions & Exclusions
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INCLUSIONS (STANDARD — ALL PACKAGES)
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• Pick-up and drop from the nearest Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand / Hotel
• Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the confirmed itinerary (vehicle will run Non-AC on hill/mountain routes)
• Transportation at disposal for the number of days mentioned in the itinerary
• All sightseeing and excursions specifically listed in the itinerary
Cab usage within the KM / Hr limit — 2 Day Trip: 700 KM / 12 Hrs
✘ What's Not Included
EXCLUSIONS: (ALL PACKAGES - 1 Day Trips | 2 Day Trips | Tour Packages )
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• Airfare / train fare / bus fare of any kind
• Airport Parking ( paid by gust )
• Travel insurance and medical/emergency paid by gust.
• 5% GST and TCS, as applicable
• Entry / entrance fees for monuments, temples, gardens, parks, safaris, rides, boating, shows, museums and interstate/state permit charges
• Any adventure activity, ropeway, cable-car/gondola ride, or 4x4/chain-vehicle and other charges
• Room heater / air-conditioning charges where not part of the standard/other room tariff
• Extra charges for early check-in or late check-out
• Tips/gratuities for driver, guide and restaurant staff
• Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, internet, mini-bar, and alcoholic/other beverages (unless specifically mentioned)
• Portage at airports and hotels
• Travel cost from your residence up to the point of pick-up
• Any expense arising from circumstances beyond our control — political disturbance, strike, landslide, heavy rainfall, roadblock, vehicle breakdown, or flight/train/bus delay
• Any increase in taxes, fuel prices or land-arrangement costs coming into effect prior to departure
• Any service or sightseeing not specifically mentioned under Inclusions for that package
• If cab used before 6:00 AM or after 10:00 PM Driver Night Allowance extra charges ₹250/- extra
• Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
• AC may be switched off in hill/ghat areas (at some locations)
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Travelers are requested to follow the given itinerary for Day Trip / Tour package. Ideally this half/full day tour package cannot be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places during this sightseeing tour by private car/group tour, they can check the possibility of the same with the above listed car rental companies and request for a custom quote. We recommend our guests to stick to the time spent at each tourist attraction in ( city ) as per the Itinerary schedule. In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, driver or car rental company will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary. Please note also if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it may not be covered from the list of sightseeing places. Please check the possibility of visiting an alternate place with listed cab vendor before you book the tour.
CAB SERVICE EXCLUSIONS ( Outstation / Local / One Way / Airport Transfer )
• Par day Minimum 300/kms run will be charge as specified city wise (250km - 300km ) for outstation duty
• Driver night allowance (before 6AM/after 10PM - ₹250/- extra)
• Night halt (charged separately if applicable),
LOCAL PACKAGE: (8hr/80km, etc.)
• Toll, Parking, Permit/State Tax, Entry Fees.
• Driver night allowance (before 6AM/after 10PM - ₹250/- extra)
• Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
• GST as applicable
AIRPORT TRANSFER: (Pickup/Drop - 15km/1hr)
• Toll, parking, waiting charges (Free wait: Domestic 20 min / International 40 min)
• Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
• Night Allowance (before 6AM/after 10PM - ₹250/- extra)
• GST as applicable
ONE WAY TRIP
• Toll, Parking, Permit/State Tax, Entry Fees.
• Driver night allowance (before 6AM and after 10PM - ₹250/- extra)
• Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
• GST as applicable
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Extra KM / Hrs beyond the limit (2 Day Trip: 700 KM / 12 Hrs) are charged additionally as per actuals
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Know Before You Go
Carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/DL) for every traveller — hotels and some checkpoints ask for it.
Pack according to Maharashtra's season — check the local weather a few days before departure and pack accordingly.
Keep your booking voucher and driver/vehicle details handy (sent by Cab Trip Zone after confirmation).
Please be ready at the pickup point 10–15 minutes before the scheduled time to keep the itinerary on track.
Carry some cash for personal expenses, tips and anything not covered under Inclusions — card/UPI acceptance can be patchy in remote areas.
Mobile network can be weak in ghats, valleys and remote stretches of the route — inform family of your rough schedule in advance.
This is a pilgrimage route — dress modestly at temples, and expect queues during festival dates.
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Pune To Bhimashankar Grishneshwar 2 Day Trip — Travel Guide
For devotees planning a jyotirlinga darshan tour pune, combining Bhimashankar and Ghrishneshwar into a single trip is one of the most sought-after pilgrimage routes in Maharashtra. This pune to bhimashankar ghrishneshwar 2 day trip connects two of the twelve Jyotirlingas — sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva — into one continuous, well-coordinated journey, sparing pilgrims the effort of planning two separate trips or navigating limited public transport options between these towns.
Bhimashankar, the first stop on this bhimashankar ghrishneshwar tour from pune, sits deep within the Sahyadri ranges, roughly 2.5–3 hours from Pune. Beyond its spiritual importance as a Jyotirlinga, the temple is surrounded by the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, adding a layer of natural scenery to the pilgrimage — dense forest, hill views, and the origin point of the Bhima River nearby. Pilgrims typically spend a few hours here for darshan and a brief exploration of the temple complex before continuing the journey.
The second leg of this bhimashankar ghrishneshwar package covers considerably more distance, as Ghrishneshwar lies near Ellora, close to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) — a stretch that makes this a genuine two-day commitment rather than a quick weekend dash. Ghrishneshwar Temple, rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century, is known for its detailed stone carvings and its place as the final Jyotirlinga in the traditional list of twelve. Because of its proximity to the Ellora Caves — a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the rock-cut Kailasa Temple — most pilgrims on this route extend their visit slightly to include Ellora, making the most of being in the area.
This 2 day jyotirlinga tour maharashtra is structured around darshan timings and realistic drive durations rather than a packed sightseeing schedule, which is what distinguishes it from a standard leisure trip. Given the distance involved, the itinerary includes a planned overnight halt partway through the route on Day 1, so Day 2 doesn't start with an impossibly long stretch of driving before reaching Ghrishneshwar.
Travelers searching for a bhimashankar ghrishneshwar pilgrimage tour are usually motivated by a specific spiritual goal — completing a set of Jyotirlingas — rather than general tourism, and this package is designed with that priority in mind. The private cab format matters particularly here, since Bhimashankar and Ghrishneshwar are not well connected by direct public transport, and coordinating trains, buses, or shared taxis between them independently is both time-consuming and unreliable, especially for families or elderly pilgrims traveling for religious purposes.
Wonder India Cab Trip Zone manages the entire route for this pune to ghrishneshwar taxi package, including the private vehicle, driver, tolls, and parking, along with flexible timing adjustments around temple darshan queues, which can vary significantly depending on the day and season. For anyone specifically searching for a bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary tour combined with a Jyotirlinga pilgrimage, or planning a broader jyotirlinga yatra pune covering multiple shrines over time, this package offers a practical, well-paced way to complete two significant stops on that list within a single structured two-day trip from Pune.