Kushmeshwar, also known as Ghushmeshwar or Grishneshwar, is a temple town and pilgrim destination located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The town of Kushmeshwar not only attracts pilgrims into its fold, but is also a major tourist destination as many travellers and tourists flock to this town during festival season in order to catch a glimpse of the cultural scene here. Kushmeshwar also attracts history buffs and architecture enthusiasts, as the temples located here are ancient and are marvellously constructed.
Kushmeshwar is ideally located in central Maharashtra, so the place serves as a base for many other destinations of importance as well. The main attraction in Kushmeshwar is the Grishneshwar temple located in this town. This temple, which is dedicated to the chief deity Lord Shiva, is a famous temple and one among the twelve jyothrlingas, which are must visit locations for all Hindus in India. The temple is always crowded and bustling with activity for this purpose. The temple was reconstructed by Ahilyabai Holkar in the 16th century.
While in Kushmeshwar, you can also visit the famous Ajanta and Ellora caves, which lie near the region. These caves feature ancient monuments that were cut out of rock, during the 1st millennium CE.
How To Reach :
By Road/Bus :
Buses to the town of Kushmeshwar will be regularly available from the town of Daulatabad, for fares ranging around Rs 20 or so. These are locally run government buses that ply between the two regions. You can also opt for buses from Aurangabad for a few extra rupees. The city of Aurangabad has a major bus station where many buses from the cities of Mumbai, Nasik, Pune, Nagpur and Lonavala ply. Bus charges from Mumbai to Aurangabad will cost around Rs 230 for the basic class of travel.
By Plane/Air :
By Train/Rail :
Kushmeshwar can be reached by taking a train to Aurangabad too. The railway station in Aurangabad is well connected through trains to other important destinations including Kurnool, Pune, Nasik, Nizamabad, Nagpur, Parli and Nanded. Trains to Auranganad will also be available from Gwalior, Erode, Renigunta and Madurai. Train fares will range around Rs 200 to 600.