Pune to Bhimashankar Cab Jyotirlinga Temple & Sahyadri Hills
A Shiva temple tucked deep into the Sahyadri hills, just 110 km from Pune via Chakan and Manchar. The Pune to Bhimashankar cab takes about 3 hours through forested ghats and valley bends, with the wildlife sanctuary wrapping right around the temple. Same-day round trip from ₹3,500, whether it is a darshan run, the Padargad trek, or a quiet family pilgrimage. Minimal advance, 2-minute confirmation.
Book Pune to Bhimashankar cab
One-way drop. Tolls ₹50-100 and temple parking at actuals.
VEHICLE
- SAME-DAY ROUND TRIP, FROM
- ₹2,000
- Seats
- 4 + driver
- Per km
- ₹14-16
- Tolls
- ₹50-100, at actuals
Only a minimal advance to confirm.
Quick Answer
A Pune to Bhimashankar cab covers 110 km in about 3 hours via Chakan and Manchar. Fares start at ₹2,000 for a sedan one way and ₹3,500 for a same-day round trip; an SUV is ₹2,800 one way (₹4,800 round trip), and a 12 to 17 seater tempo traveller is ₹6,500 to ₹13,500. Fuel, driver allowance and GST are included; tolls of ₹50-100 and temple parking are extra. Only a minimal advance, confirmed in 2 minutes.
Pune to Bhimashankar Cab Fare
Clear, fixed rates. Every Pune to Bhimashankar cab fare, and the Pune to Bhimashankar taxi fare, includes fuel, driver charges and GST.
| VEHICLE TYPE | ONE-WAY | ROUND TRIP | PER KM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan POPULAR 4 seater · Dzire, Amaze, Aura | ₹2,000 - ₹2,300 | ₹3,500 - ₹4,200 | ₹14-16/km |
| SUV 6-7 seater · Ertiga, Crysta, XUV700 | ₹2,800 - ₹3,200 | ₹4,800 - ₹5,500 | ₹20-22/km |
| Tempo Traveller Tempo traveller · 12-17 seater · room for trekking gear | ₹6,500 - ₹7,500 | ₹11,500 - ₹13,500 | ₹45-52/km |
What's Included in the Fare
- Professional driver charges
- Fuel for the full 110 km drive
- Driver allowance
- GST and applicable taxes
Additional Charges (Pay to Driver)
- Toll charges ₹50-100, varies by route
- Parking at the temple
- Waiting beyond 2 hours, ₹100/hr
- Hill station charges, if applicable
Pune to Bhimashankar Darshan Packages
Most people book the same-day darshan round trip, where the driver waits at the temple and then brings you home. Every package below carries the same Pune to Bhimashankar cab fare unless noted.
Same-Day Darshan Package
Leave Pune at 5 to 6 AM, reach for a peaceful morning darshan, and head back after lunch. The driver waits up to 8 hours at the temple.
Darshan + Trek Package
A full day pairing darshan with the Khandas base trek, Padargad, or the Gupt Bhimashankar cave trail. The driver drops you at the base and picks you up when you are done.
Darshan + Wildlife Walk
Add a slow walk through the Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary, home to the Indian giant squirrel, after your temple visit. A calmer day in the forest that families enjoy.
Jyotirlinga Combo (2 Days)
Doing the Jyotirlinga circuit? We pair Bhimashankar with the Ashtavinayak temples or a Shirdi run on one booking, same driver throughout.
How the Darshan Day Goes
- Door-to-door pickup from your Pune or PCMC address
- Reach Bhimashankar, ahead of the main crowd
- Darshan and aarti at the Jyotirlinga
- Kamal Kund and Mokshakund
- A short trek or a sanctuary walk
- A local Maharashtrian thali spot
- Start the drive back
- Back home in Pune
Want to add a temple or a trek?
Tell us while booking and we plan the timing around it. For larger families, a tempo traveller keeps everyone together, and an Innova on rent suits a group of six or seven.
Doing the Jyotirlinga Circuit?
Bhimashankar pairs naturally with the Ashtavinayak temples or a Pune to Shirdi cab run on one booking, with the same driver throughout. Trimbakeshwar, the other Jyotirlinga near Pune, sits on the Nashik route, and plenty of families do Bhimashankar, Ashtavinayak and Shirdi as one long temple week.
Planning a Jyotirlinga Darshan?
Minimal advance. On Mahashivratri, book ahead, because the day fills up fast.
Pune to Bhimashankar Route
Well-maintained ghat roads with the valley opening up beside you on the climb. Safe year-round.
Route Highlights
Via Manchar Route (Recommended)
- DISTANCE
- 110 km
- DURATION
- 3 hours
- ROAD TYPE
- Highway + ghat
Road Condition
Well-maintained ghat roads on the Pune to Bhimashankar route, with the valley opening up beside you on the climb. Safe year-round, and our drivers take the winding stretch slow.
Food Stops
Manchar and the temple area have good restaurants, mostly local Maharashtrian thalis. Most darshan trips stop on the way up or after the temple visit.
Fuel Stations
Fuel at Chakan and Manchar. Our drivers fill up before the ghat section, because there is nothing on the climb itself.
Best Time to Travel
- Early morning
- Start by 6 AM for a peaceful darshan
- October-February
- Pleasant weather and clear views
- Monsoon, July-September
- The hills turn green and the streams run full
- Summer, March-May
- Hot but manageable
- Festival days
- Mahashivratri, advance booking needed
Why Visit Bhimashankar from Pune?
One of India's 12 sacred Jyotirlingas, the Shiva temples devotees try to visit at least once in a lifetime. At just 110 km from Pune it is an easy day trip for darshan and back.
Beyond the temple, the wildlife sanctuary protects the rare Indian giant squirrel, Maharashtra's state animal, and the Sahyadri forests come alive in the monsoon when the streams start running. Plenty of people pair the Bhimashankar temple darshan with the Padargad trek, a 4 to 5 hour climb that opens out onto the Western Ghats, or add the Ashtavinayak temples on the way back.
What to Visit at Bhimashankar
The Bhimashankar temple, the treks and the forest, all in one place. Tell the driver what you are after and the day is planned around it.
ONE OF 12 JYOTIRLINGAS Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and the reason most people make the trip
SAHYADRI HILLS The Temple & Its Kunds
Nagara-style stone architecture, with Kamal Kund and Mokshakund a short walk away
Nagphani Peak
The Cobra Hood, the highest point here, and a favourite with trekking groups. The falls run hard through the monsoon.
The Wildlife Sanctuary
A 131 sq km sanctuary wrapped around the Bhimashankar temple, and home to the Indian giant squirrel, the state animal.
The Sahyadri Valley
The Bhima river rises here, and the forested valley comes alive once the monsoon streams start running.
Temple & Spiritual
- Bhimashankar JyotirlingaOne of the 12
- Temple timings5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Morning aarti5:30-6:30 AM
- Evening aarti7:00-8:00 PM
- Kamal KundSacred pond
- MokshakundHoly water source
Trekking & Adventure
- Khandas village trek3-4 h base route
- Ganesh Ghat trailShaded forest path
- Nagphani peakCobra Hood, highest
- Hanuman Lake trekPast a waterfall
- Gupt BhimashankarCave temple trek
- Best seasonOctober-March
Wildlife & Nature
- Wildlife sanctuary131 sq km
- Indian giant squirrelState animal
- Bird watching200+ species
- Nature trailsGuided paths
- Bhimashankar riverOrigin point
- Best timeOctober-February
Choose Your Vehicle
Darshan or trek, every Pune to Bhimashankar cab is well maintained and driven by someone who knows the road. A sedan suits a couple, an SUV or Innova a family, and a tempo traveller a full trekking group.
Sedan
POPULAR SUV
Tempo Traveller
Why Choose CabsPune for Bhimashankar?
We run a lot of temple trips and trekking drop-offs on this route, and the Pune to Bhimashankar cab service runs every day of the week. Our drivers know Bhimashankar inside out, so the day runs smoothly from pickup to drop. Booking several temples? See the outstation cab service for how multi-stop trips are priced.
Ghat-road drivers who run this stretch often.
Temple & Trek Expertise
Our drivers handle both temple runs and trekking groups. They know when darshan queues are shortest, where to park near the temple, and which point to drop trekkers at the base.
Ghat Road Specialists
The ghat climb up to Bhimashankar has its share of tight bends. Our drivers run this stretch often, so they hold a steady line through the curves while you take in the valley dropping away on either side.
Minimal Advance
Book your Bhimashankar trip with a minimal advance. Pay the driver directly once you are back home. We earn your trust by running on time, not by holding your money.
Wildlife Safari Coordination
Want to spend time in the wildlife sanctuary too? We work around your safari timings and keep the cab waiting as long as you need. A good fit if you want darshan plus a walk through the forest in one trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions about your Pune to Bhimashankar cab trip? Call or WhatsApp and we will answer straight away.
Call +91-88620-92781What is the Pune to Bhimashankar cab fare?
Pune to Bhimashankar cab fare starts from ₹2,000 one-way for a sedan, with SUV from ₹2,800 and Tempo Traveller from ₹6,500. Same-day round trips start at ₹3,500 for a sedan, going up to ₹13,500 for a Tempo Traveller. Fares include fuel, driver allowance and GST; tolls and parking are billed extra. No hidden costs.
Can I book a Pune to Bhimashankar cab round trip?
Yes, the same-day Pune to Bhimashankar round trip cab starts at ₹3,500 for a sedan and ₹4,800 for an SUV, including up to 8 hours of waiting at the temple. The driver waits during your darshan and lunch, then drives you back. One-way drops from ₹2,000 are also available.
What Bhimashankar darshan packages do you offer?
We offer four Pune to Bhimashankar packages: a same-day darshan round trip from ₹3,500 for a sedan with the driver waiting up to 8 hours, a darshan-plus-trek full day for the Khandas or Padargad climb, a darshan-plus-wildlife walk through the sanctuary, and a one-way drop from ₹2,000. For the Jyotirlinga circuit we also pair Bhimashankar with the Ashtavinayak temples over two days. Every package covers fuel, driver allowance and GST; you pay only for darshan passes, parking and meals.
How do I book a cab from Pune to Bhimashankar?
Call +91-88620-92781 or message us on WhatsApp and your Pune to Bhimashankar cab booking is confirmed in 2 minutes. Share your pickup address, date, time and vehicle preference. Only a minimal advance is required; pay the driver directly after the trip in cash or UPI. Try our fare calculator for an instant estimate.
What time should I leave Pune for Bhimashankar darshan?
Leave Pune between 5:00 and 6:00 AM for a peaceful darshan and a comfortable same-day return. You reach by 8:30 AM, beat the crowd, finish darshan by 11 AM and are back home by 4 PM. On Mondays, Mahashivratri and during Shravan, start 30-60 minutes earlier.
What are the temple darshan timings at Bhimashankar?
Bhimashankar Temple is open from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM daily. Morning darshan (5:30-7:00 AM) and evening aarti (7:00-8:00 PM) are the most special times at this Jyotirlinga. We recommend leaving Pune early so you reach by 9:00 AM for a peaceful darshan before the crowds build.
Is the road to Bhimashankar safe?
Yes, the Pune to Bhimashankar road is safe year-round. The 110 km route runs via Chakan, Manchar and Rajgurunagar, taking about 3 hours including the ghat section through the forest. Our drivers do this road regularly and take the winding stretch slow so the ride stays comfortable.
Is Pune to Bhimashankar cab better than Ola?
Our cab service is more reliable than Ola or Uber for this route. App cabs often cancel or refuse the hilly Manchar stretch and surge on weekends, while we offer fixed fares from ₹2,000, minimal advance, drivers who know the ghat road, and 2-minute confirmation on call or WhatsApp.
Is Pune to Bhimashankar sharing cab available?
No, we do not run a fixed sharing cab. Every booking is a private cab dedicated to your group. For 4-7 travellers, sharing an SUV among yourselves works out to ₹500-700 per head, often cheaper than shared seats. Larger groups can split a Tempo Traveller.
Do you provide cabs for Bhimashankar trek?
Yes, we provide drop-off and pick-up for Bhimashankar trekking groups. Popular routes include the Khandas Village base trek (3-4 hours) and the Ganesh Ghat trail. We coordinate timings with your trek schedule, our cabs carry trekking gear, and return pickups from the trek base are easy to arrange.
Which Pune areas do you pick up from for the Pune to Bhimashankar cab?
We pick up from every Pune and PCMC locality: Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Aundh, Kharadi, Viman Nagar, Magarpatta, Hadapsar, Koregaon Park, Pimple Saudagar and beyond. Door-to-door pickup is included in the fare; share your exact address while booking and the driver comes to you.
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Pickup Across Pune & PCMC
Door-to-door pickup for your Pune to Bhimashankar cab is included in the fare. We collect from every Pune and PCMC locality, and these are the ones we run to most:
- Hinjewadi
- Wakad
- Baner
- Aundh
- Kharadi
- Viman Nagar
- Magarpatta
- Hadapsar
- Koregaon Park
- Pimple Saudagar
- Shivaji Nagar
- Deccan
- Kothrud
- Pimpri Chinchwad
- Kalyani Nagar
Not on the list? We still pick up. Share your exact address when you book and the driver comes to you. See all areas we cover.