Bhimshankar is the famous temple town located at somewhat 89 Kms from Pune. the town is famous for its 'Jyotirlinga' shrines of Lord Shiva in India, which are only 12 throughout the country. The town gets hoards of devotees from all over the country for seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Legend has it that the name Bhimashankar was originated from the river Bhima which evaporated due to the generated between the war of Lord Shiva and the demon Tripurasura. The green stretch the area has is famous for trekking among the people and the wildlife sanctuary serves as the perfect getaway for a wildlife enthusiast.