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12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package
The Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra Package is a well-planned itinerary to cover all twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva situated in all directions of India from west to east and south to North. This Pilgrimage Trip in India takes you to the sacred temples of Lord Shiva, where Jyotirlingas are enshrined. With this special 20-day Jyotirlinga Yatra package, you can have darshan at each place in a well-planned way. This tour package can be booked from Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Varanasi, or any other city in India.
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12 Jyotirlinga Temples in India
In Hindu Mythology, there are 12 auspicious Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva that are highly revered among Hindus. A Jyotirlinga is a shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped as a Jyotirlingam. The Jyotirlinga means "The Radiant sign of The Almighty ''. It is believed that their darshan and pilgrimage cleanse all sins and grant salvation.
As per Hindu mythology, the darshan of Dwadash Jyotirlingas is very auspicious. The 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra is essential and needs proper planning as it is a long duration tour that will involve travelling to different states of India. To make your plan and yatra route, you can check Map of India and find the distance between places. You can book a well-planned itinerary of 20 days tour that takes you to the 12 popular Jyotirlingas in India.
Name of 12 Shiva Jyotirlingas in India
12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package: Places to Visit in 20 Days / 19 Nights
Day 01 Delhi - Jamnagar - Dwarka
The trip will start with Delhi to Jamnagar by Flight or train as per your budget and convenience. You will stay in Jamnagar for tonight.
Day 02 Jamnagar - Dwarka (141 km/2-3 Hours) - Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan
You will visit Dwarka by road, which will take 2.5 hours. After arrival, visit Dwarkadheesh Temple, Rukmini Devi Temple and Bet Dwarka. Visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga-first Jyotirlinga of your trip. Dwarka Gujarat to Nageshwar Jyotirlinga distance is only 17 km. Enjoy Sunset Point at Dwarka Beach.
Day 03 Dwarka - Somnath (238 km/5 hours approx.) - Somnath Jyotirlinga Darshan
Next day, proceed for Somnath Jyotirlinga Darshan from Dwarka. Visit at first Bhet Dwarka or Beyt Dwarka. Check-in at your hotel after arrival and then go for the darshan of Somnath Jyotirlinga and nearby attractions such as Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sangam, and Prabhas Patan Museum. Watch the Light and Sound Show at Somnath Jyotirlinga temple in the evening. Attend the evening aarti and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04 Somnath - Rajkot (194 km/4 hours approx.) - Mumbai
On 4th day of this trip, drive to Rajkot from Somnath and then take a flight to Mumbai. Stay overnight in Mumbai.
Day 05 Mumbai - Bhimashankar (190 km/5-6 hours approx.) - Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Darshan
On this day, the trip will proceed to visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, which will take approx 6 hours by road. After arrival, have darshan at the Temple. Darshan timings at Bhimashankar Temple are from 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM. After Darshan, explore Gupta Bhimashankar, the sacred pond, River Bhima, and the wildlife sanctuary. Stay overnight in a hotel or lodge.
Day 06 Bhimashankar - Shirdi - Shani Shingnapur - Aurangabad (330 km/8-9 hours)
On this day, the trip will move to Aurangabad in Maharashtra, stopping at Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur. It will take 5 hours to reach Shirdi and cover 186 Km. Have darshan at Shirdi and then drive to Shani Shingnapur, which takes 2 hours to reach. Here, you can visit the Shanidev Temple. By late evening, you will reach Aurangabad after 2 hours drive again. Today's total driving time will be approximately 8-9 hours. Stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 07 Aurangabad - Grishneshwar - Nashik (210 km/4-5 hours approx.) - Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan
Wake up early in the morning and proceed to darshan at Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple which will take 1 hour. After Darshan and Puja, drive towards Nashik, which will take 3 hours to cover 175 km. Stay overnight in Nashik.
Day 08 Nashik - Trimbakeshwar - Mumbai (210 km/4 hours approx.) - Indore (By flight or train) - Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan
Wake up early to drive towards Trimbakeshwar Temple, which is very near to Nashik at 30 km approx and takes 1 hour to reach. Do the rituals and then head to Mumbai to catch your Flight to Indore, which will take 1-2 hours, while a train will take 11-12 hours. You can choose one travel option based on availability and budget.
Day 09 Indore - Ujjain - Omkareshwar (138 km/6 hours approx.) - Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan
After arrival in Indore, the trip will depart to reach Ujjain and the darshan of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, followed by Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. It may take time if you are planning a visit during peak season.
Day 10 Omkareshwar - Indore (83 km/2.5 hours approx.) - Hyderabad - Srisailam (213 km/4.5 hours approx.) - Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
After Darshan at Omkareshwar Temple, head back to Indore to travel to Hyderabad by Flight, followed by a road trip to Srisailam by car, which will take 4-5 hours.
Day 11 Mallikarjuna Temple - Hyderabad (23 km/1 hour approx.) - Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Darshan
Wake up early and go for the darshan of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga at Temple. In the early morning, get ready for the Abhishekam ceremony. After darshan and puja, drive back to Hyderabad. Stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 12 Hyderabad - Madurai (By Flight)/Madurai - Rameshwaram (172 Km, 3 hours)
Post breakfast, take a flight to reach Madurai from Hyderabad. Explore the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and then drive to Rameshwaram. Go for darshan at the Temple in the evening. Stay in a Dharamshala or hotel here.
Day 13 Rameshwaram - Madurai (172 km/3 hours approx.) - Delhi - Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Darshan
Wake up early in the morning and visit the Temple earliest to take part in several rituals such as Lingam Darshan, 22 Kund Snan, Rudrabhishek and bathe at Agni Teertham. If time permits, visit sightseeing places in Rameshwaram and head back to Madurai as per the scheduled flight time. Take a flight from Madurai to Delhi. Stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 14 Delhi - Haridwar (220 km/4 hours) - Guptkashi (207 km/7-8 hours)
After exploring all Jyotirlingas in South India, we will visit North India, beginning with a visit to Kedarnath Jyotirlinga. We will head from Delhi to Haridwar and then Guptkashi for this trip. Overnight stay will be here.
Day 15 Guptkashi - Gaurikund (33 km/ 1.5 Hours approx.) - Kedarnath (by trek) - Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Darshan
Drive from Guptkashi to Gaurikund, and our driver will drop you off at Gaurikund, which is the base of Kedarnath Trek. We will meet you at the same time you come back after Darshan at the Temple.
Day 16 Gaurikund - Guptkashi (33 Km, 1.5 Hours) - Haridwar (200 Km, 5-6 Hours)
Drive back to Guptkashi. Explore local places and drive back to Haridwar from Guptkashi, which will take 6 hours to reach.
Day 17 Haridwar - Varanasi (By Train/Flight)
Explore famous temples in Haridwar and take a scheduled flight or train to reach Varanasi. As time prevails, you can go for Varanasi Tour including Ganga Aarti.
Day 18 Varanasi - Deogarh (464 km/10 hours approx.) - Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Darshan
We will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and perform the puja rituals and darshan. By late afternoon, drive to Deogarh, which will take 10 hours to reach by road.
Day 19 Deogarh - Baidyanath - Basukinath (46.8 km/1 hour approx.) - Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Darshan
Proceed to Baidyanath Dham for darshan of 12th Jyotirlinga of this trip. Also visit Basukinath Temple, and Taal. Stay overnight in Deogarh or take a train from Deogarh to Delhi or stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 20 Deogarh-Delhi
Take a flight from Deogarh to Delhi or onward destination. Here, the trip concludes.
What is Included & Excluded in Your 12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package?
- Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner (As per package chosen)
- Railway Station/Airport Pick and Drop
- Transfers to Hotels/Location
- Sightseeing as a package itinerary
- Accommodation at the hotel (As per package chosen)
- Parking fees
- Professional Driver
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (As per package chosen)
- Personal Expenses
- Personal Travels and Extra Stay
- Air Ticket/Train Ticket
- Entrance fees to Monuments
- Services- English Guide
- Trip Supplements
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