Jyotirlinga Tour of India
This 26 Days tour offers visit to various historical and modern places and market areas.
Jyotirlinga Tour of India
Tour Itinerary
Duration: (25 Nights / 26 Days)
Destinations Covered: Varanasi - Deoghar - Kedarnath - Ujjain - Omkareshwar - Nashik - Bhimashankar - Aurangabad - Rameswaram - Sri Sailam - Somnath - Dwarka
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Arrive Delhi (Hotel check In Time 12 Noon)
After scheduled arrival in New Delhi Airport / railway station, our representative will escort tourists to designated hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel. -
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Delhi – Haridwar (210Kms, 5Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the hotel’s coffee shop and depart for Haridwar. It is one of the seven holiest Hindu places. Millions of View of Evening aarti at Har-ki-pauri, HaridwarHindu devotees flock to this holy town to perform rituals to wash away their sins to attain moksha. Check into a hotel upon arrival in afternoon. After freshen up visit Mansa Devi Temple, which is a popular temple in Haridwar among Hindu devotees. Visit Chandi Devi Temple and Har-ki-Pauri ghat in evening to enjoy Ganga Aarti.
Get back to hotel and stay there overnight. -
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Haridwar – Rudraprayag (180Kms, 5Hrs drive)
Have breakfast in the hotel and drive towards Rudraprayag (180 km). It is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda river. Rudraprayag is named after Lord Shiva temple – Rudranath which is located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini. Check into a hotel upon arrival. After freshen up visit Rudranath Temple and Chamundi Devi Temple.
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Rudraprayag – Kedarnath (Kedarnath Jyotirlinga)
Post breakfast drive towards Gaurikund – it is the base camp for starting trek to Kedarnath. This place is associated with Lord Shiva’s wife Parvati, also known as Gauri, among Hindu devotees. It is the place where Lord Shiva was stopped by Ganesha while Goddess Parvati was bathing in the Gaurikund. After an argument Shiva cut off Ganesha’s head. The inconsolable Parvati started crying and insisted Ganesha should bring back to life. Lord Shiva took the head of a wandering elephant and placed it on Ganesha’s body. Parvati reunited with Ganesha and since then Ganesha is worshipped by Hindu followers.
Upon arrival start 14 km trek to Kedarnath. Check into a hotel upon arrival. After freshen up join evening aarti and pay obeisance to various Hindu gods.
Get back to the hotel and stay there overnight. -
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Kedarnath – Srinagar (100Kms, 4Hrs drive)
Visit the temple in morning and get back to the hotel for breakfast. Start 14 km trek downwards towards Gaurikund. Drive towards Srinagar (100 km) and check into hotel. Relax in the hotel and catch a glimpse of picturesque beauty.
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Srinagar – Haridwar (150Kms, 5Hrs drive) / Varanasi (by Train)
After breakfast in the hotel drive towards Haridwar (150 km, 5/6 hours drive). Upon arrival enjoy sightseeing of Rishikesh and visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula and Geeta Ashram. Spend rest of the time in leisure activities till scheduled departure to Haridwar railway station to board the train for Varanasi.
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Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga)
Arrive Varanasi railway station in morning, where our representative will escort you to designated hotel. After freshen up visit Kashi Vishawanath Nath Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Temple.
In the evening visit ghat of river Ganga to view the world famous Ganga Aarti.
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Varanasi (Boat Ride + Excursion of Sarnath) / Jasidih (By Train)
Visit banks of river Ganga in morning to take boat ride followed by catching a glimpse of mesmerizing sunrise. Get back to the hotel for breakfast. Spend rest of the time in leisure activities.
Have lunch in the hotel and visit Sarnath in afternoon. Lord Buddha had given his first sermon after getting enlightenment in Bodhgaya. Visit Dhamekh Stupa, ruins of Deer Park, Mahabodhi Manavihar and Sarnath Museum.
Departure to Varanasi railway station to board a train for Jasidih; the nearest railway station of Deoghar.
Overnight train journey. -
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Deoghar (Baidyanath Jyotirlinga)
After scheduled arrival in Jasidih railway station, our representative who will escort tourists to designated hotel. Deoghar is known for one of the twelve Shiva Jyotirlingas – Baidyanath Temple and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Only some places in India are most famous for having Jyotirlingas and Shakti Peethas together. Shrisailam in Andhra Pradesh and Deoghar in Jharkhand are two places in the country to have Jyotirlingas and Shakti Peethas together. Deoghar is also famous for Mela of Shrawan that takes place every year during July – August. Millions of devotees donning saffron-dyed clothes and shouting ‘Bol Bom’ reach from across the country carrying holy water of river Ganga from Sultanganj, which is almost 100 km far from Deoghar, and offer it to Lord Shiva. It is the longest mela (fair) in Asia and worth seeing. Visit Baidyanath temple and other nearby temples. Get back to the hotel and relax.
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Deoghar – Patna (by Train) / New Delhi (By Flight)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Jasidih railway station to board train for Patna. Upon arrival in Patna Airport board a flight for New Delhi.
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New Delhi – Indore (By Flight) – Drive to Ujjain (60Kms, 2Hrs drive) (Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingas)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart to airport to board a flight for Indore. Upon arrival drive towards Ujjain (60 km, 2 hours drive) and check into a hotel. After freshen up visit Mahakaleshwar temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. Experience spectacular rituals at river Shipra in evening.
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Ujjain – Omkareshwar (135Kms, 4Hrs drive) (Omkareshwar Jyotirlingas)
Post breakfast in the hotel explore ancient city. It is an extremely well-known religious place among Hindu devotees. Visit various places in Ujjain such as Kalideh temple, Gomti Kund, Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir and so on.Omkareshwar Mahadev Temple, Nandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river, Madhya Pradesh, India
Later drive towards Omkareshwar (135 km, 4 hours drive) known for Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlangas shrines of Lord Shiva. Check into a hotel upon arrival. After freshen up visit Omkareshwar and Amareshwar temple. Spend rest of the time in leisure activities.
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Omkareshwar – Pune (by Flight) (Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas)
Post breakfast in the hotel, depart for airport to board a flight for Pune. Start two hours drive to Bhimashankar located 95 km from Pune. Bhimashankar is endowed with beautiful scenic places all around. It is known for having one of the 12 jyotirlingas. Check into a hotel upon arrival. After freshen up visit the temple.
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Bhimashankar – Aurangabad (280Kms, 5Hrs drive)
Post breakfast in the hotel depart for Aurangabad. Check into a hotel upon arrival.
After freshen up enjoy half day city tour and visit Daultabad Fort and Bibi-ka-Maqbara resembling Taj Mahal. This monument is Aurangzeb’s wife’s burial chamber. Spend rest of the day in leisure activities.
Overnight stay in a hotel. -
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Aurangabad – Excursion of Verul Village (30 Kms, One way) (Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga)
Post breakfast in the hotel proceed for Verul village (30 km from the town) to visit Grishneshwar Shiva Temple – one of the Jyotirlingas mentioned in the Shiva Puranas. Visit Ellora Caves (remains closed on Tuesday) – the finest examples of cave temples. These 34 caves have intricate interiors and ornamental facades. Carved between 350 AD and 700 AD, the rock temples and monasteries represent three faiths – Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The Vishvakarma cave is related to Buddhists, Kailasa is related to Hinduism and Jain community visit Indrasabha. These were carved out of a solid rock to provide sanctuaries to Buddhist monks.
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Aurangabad – Nanded (260Kms, 5Hrs drive) (Aundha Nagnath Temple – Jyotirlingas)
Post breakfast at the hotel depart for Nanded. Also called Sach Khand Huzur Sahib Gurudwara the ashes of 10th Guru of Sikhism Guru Gobind Singh are buried here. Check into a hotel upon arrival in Nanded. After freshen up visit Aundha, located around 60 km from Nanded. It is one of the prominent pilgrimage destinations and believed to be the first of the 12 Jytirlingas in the country. Visit the temple and pay obeisance.
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Nanded – Shirdi (375Kms, 6/7Hrs drive)
Early morning visit the Sachkhand Shri Huzur Sahib Gurudwara for morning prayers. Post breakfast depart for next destination – Shirdi which is now one of the most prominent pilgrimage destinations in India where devotees from across the world assemble to pay obeisance. Check into a hotel upon arrival. After freshen up visit Maha Samadhi temple of Sri Sai Baba. Later on visit other key places of interest in the city such as Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. The dhuni or eternal flame near the mosque in a corridor burns day and night. Visit Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and Sakori. Spend rest of the time in leisure activities.
Overnight stay in the hotel. -
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Shirdi – Nashik (100Kms, 2.5Hrs drive)(Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple-Jyotirlingas)
After breakfast at hotel drive towards Nashik which is located in northwest of financial capital of Mumbai. It is one of the holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is held here once in 12 years besides four other cities in India. It is believed that Lord Rama had spent time here during 14 years’ exile. This city is known for more than 100 temples including Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple – one of the 12 jyortilingas. Check into a hotel upon arrival.
After freshen up visit some of the important temples including Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Kalaram Temple, the Naroshankar Temple and the Sundernarayan Temple.
Overnight stay at the hotel. -
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Nashik – Mumbai (100Kms,4Hrs drive) / Junagarh (by Flight) – Dwarka (140Kms)
Post breakfast depart for Mumbai to take onward flight for Jamnagar. On reaching Jamnagar airport, drive a distance of 140 km to reach Dwarka. Check into a hotel upon arrival. Visit dwelling place of Lord Krishna, Dwarkadish Temple and Rukmini Temple followed by other nearby key temples.
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Dwarka – Somnath (Jyotirlingas of Shore Temple in Somnath)
Drive towards Somnath in morning. Visit Porbander, Hanuman Temple, Sudama Mandir, Sandipani Vidyaniketan and Gita Mandir en route. Continue drive towards shore temple of Somnath. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The present incarnation of the temple was commissioned by Sardar Patel during 1950s. The temple has impressive architecture and a beautiful sea-facing façade. Check into a hotel upon arrival.
After freshen up visit Lord Shiva Temple and Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Somnath. Attend Aarti (prayer) ceremony in evening as well as enjoy light and sound show.
Overnight stay in Somnath. -
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Somnath – Junagarh – Rajkot (200Kms, 4.5Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the hotel and drive towards Rajkot. Visit Junagarh, Birpur and Gondal en route.
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Rajkot – Ahmedabad (225Kms, 5Hrs drive)
Drive towards Ahmedabad. It is one of the busiest cities in India, founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 as his capital. He was greatly impressed by the beautiful surrounding and climate of the area. Reach the city after a drive of five hours. Check into a hotel. After freshen up proceed for city tour and visit Jama Masjid – built in yellow sand stone by Ahmed Shah in 1423, followed by Hate Singh Temple, Siddi Saiyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram and Calico Museum among others. Spend rest of the time in leisure activities.
Overnight stay in the hotel. -
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Ahmedabad / Hyderabad (By Flight) Drive to Sri sailam (225Kms.,4.5Hrs drive) ( Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga )
Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Ahmedabad airport to board a flight for Hyderabad. Set out for five hours drive to reach Sri Sailam. Check into a hotel upon arrival. After freshen up visit the temple. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Upon arrival take 5hrs drive for Sri Sailam. Upon arrival visit check into hotel. After fresh up visit the temple.
Overnight stay in hotel. -
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Sri Sailam – Hyderabad (215Kms, 5Hrs drive) / Madurai
After breakfast in the hotel drive back to Hyderabad airport to board a flight for Madurai. Check into a hotel upon arrival. Visit Meenakshi Temple for a prayer ceremony in evening.
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Madurai – Rameswaram (Sri Ramanathaswamy temple – Jyotirlingas)
After breakfast in a hotel proceed to Rameshwarm. It is an important pilgrim tourist destination equivalent to Benaras (Varanasi). The presiding deity here is in the form of linga called Sri Ramanathaswamy temple. It is one of the twelve jyotirlingas in the country. The grandest part of the temple is the 1219 metre pillared corridor including 3.6 metre high granite pillars, rich carved and well proportioned. Visit Sri Ramanathswamy temple, Sita Kund and Rama’s Bridge among other key places.
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Rameshwaram – Madurai / Mumbai (by Flight)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later drive back to Madurai. Depart for airport to board a flight for Mumbai. Take connecting flight from here to respective destination.
This concludes Jyotirlinga tours of India.
