"Bhimashankar" is a great place to visit. Its approx. 28 km from my house. I visit 1 time a month over there. I feel very good and pleasant in bhimashankar.The temple is curved and has a good look from many centuries. There is a forest of Bhimashankar which has many un-numerable animals. Monkeys are commonly seen near temple and roads.Hotels are very nice and at cheap rates.
If you are ready to walk the less trodden path, Bhimashankar is an ideal weekend destination - A back to nature cum holy weekend.
About Bhimashankar:-Bhimashankar Temple is a Jyotirlinga shrine Bhimashankar temple is an exquisitely carved Nagra style 18th century. Bhimashankar is a source of River "Bhima" which flows southeast and merges with the River "Krishna" river near Raichur.The dense forests of Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary plays host not just to’Shekru’ - the giant squirrel but also to a variety of plants and animal species.In monsoons one can spot bio luminous fungus on the trees which gives a faint shimmering glow to the tree trunks.