Where is Amruteshwar Temple
Amruteshwar Temple is located in Ratanwadi village, Ahmednagar district and it is 30 km from the Bhandardara and 58 km from Igatpuri..
History of Amruteshwar Temple
Amruteshwar Temple is ancient and King Jhanj of the Shilahar dynasty built it in the 9th Century. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is around 1200 years old. This Temple is built on Black stone and you will find a great architect and great sculpture.
There is Shivling in Amruteshwar Temple and below that there is a hot water spring. During the monsoon days, you will see the beautiful view of the temple in the pond
This Amruteshwar Temple has been constructed in the Hemadpanthi architectural style. This place is very famous for tourism and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Amruteshwar Temple is located on the other side of Arthur Hill Lake. If you go by boat from Bhandardara it is only a 6km and 4km walk journey toward the Ratanwadi village or by road it is 12 km from Bhandardara.
Places to visit near Amruteshwar Temple.
- Wilson Dam
- Arthur Hill Lake
- Kalsubai Peak
- Igatpuri
- Ashoka Waterfall
Distance from major cities
Nashik – 87 km
Kalyan – 151 km
Mumbai – 180 km
Igatpuri – 58 km
Pune – 177 km
Bhandardara – 15 km
How to reach Amruteshwar Temple
Amruteshwar Temple is located in a very remote location it is better if you hire a private or personal vehicle with you.
Amruteshwar Temple by road
Mumbai to Amruteshwar Temple - Mumbai-Igatpuri-Bhandardara-Ratanwadi village or Mumbai-Kalyan-Malshej ghat-Alephata-Bhandardara-Ratanwadi village
Pune to Amruteshwar Temple - Pune-Alephata-Bhandardara-Ratanwadi village
Nashik to Amruteshwar Temple - Nashik-Igatpuri-Bhandardara-Ratanwadi village
Nearest Railway Station to Amruteshwar Temple, Bhandardara
The nearest railway station to Amruteshwar Temple is Igatpuri railway station and it is 58 km. From the Igatpuri railway station, you will have a state transport bus to Bhandarda and Ratanwadi village.
Best time to visit
he best time to visit Amruteshwar temple is from June to February and on Mahashivratri.