Neelkantheshwar Temple

Perched on a beautiful hillock, Neelkantheshwar temple in Pune calls for a wonderful weekend getaway. You will be spellbound by the sweeping views as soon as you reach the hilltop. Get ready for a 45 minutes steep climb for reaching the famous Shiva Temple

No vehicles are allowed and the only way is walking. You need to keep some important tips-don’t start your journey between 11 am to 4 pm unless the weather is pleasant as you will be exhausted due to excessive heat. However, you can have some Nimbu Pani and Buttermilk on your way that are sold by the local vendors.

The best time to start for Neelkantheshwar temple is either before 11 am or post 4 pm as evenings are quite pleasant. If you start at 4 pm, you will be able to reach there within 1 hour and 30 minutes. Spend some time there and enjoy the mesmerising views as the sun settles down for the day.

Good for:God Lovers, Nature Lovers Photo Fanatics

Entry fee:no entry fee

Timings:
All days of the week 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

How to Reach:
Located at Panshet which is approx. 55 km from Pune. You can take a cab or a state bus to reach there.