The temple of Bhimshankar is considered to be the most revered Shiva temple in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is built in 18th century in the Nagara architectural style. The mythology associates the temple with Lord Shiva’s killing of the demon Tripurasura. It is believed that Shiva killed the Asura in Bhima form.
The nearest airport to Bhimashankar is at Pune at distance of about 95 km. This airport is connected to Mumbai and Bangalore. Taxis are available from Pune to Bhimashankar. Nearest International Airport is Mumbai Chathrapati Sivaji Airport, which is 250 km away. The nearest railhead to Bhimashankar is Pune that is well-connected to various cities of Maharashtra and other places of India. State Bus services connect various parts of the state to Bhimashankar.