Maharashtra Jyotirlingas Tours with Srisailam

Tour Itinerary

Duration: (10 Nights / 11 Days)
Destinations Covered: Hyderabad – Srisailam (Mallikarjuna Jyotirlingas Temple) - Pune - Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas Temple - Ahmednagar – Parali Vaijanath Jyotilingas – Ambagojai – Aundha Naganath Jyotirlingas Temple - Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas Temple) – Aurangabad –Shirdi – Nashik – Mumbai

• DAY
  1

  Arrive Hyderabad Airport – drive to Srisailam (240Kms)

  

  Scheduled arrive Hyderabad Airport, meet our representative who will warmly welcome and transfer to Srisailam. In the evening check into hotel. After rest evening get Darshan and attend evening Aarti. Srisailam is popular for Srisailam Dam & Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The place enshrines by Lord Mallikarjuna by way of a linga covered by a three-hooded cobra. This traditional temple built in the Dravidian style with substantial systems and expansive courtyards is one of the finest samples of Vijayanagara structure. Though the exact origin of the temple is missing, the 2nd century AD Satavahanas has referred to it.
  
  Night Stay in hotel.

• DAY
  2

  Srisailam – Hyderabad (250Kms) + Sightseeing

  

  This morning revisit the temple for prayers and get blessing of Lord Shiva. Back to hotel for breakfast. Later check out and drive back to Hyderabad. On reaching visit the majestic Golkonda Fort & the Royal Tombs of the Qutab Shahi Kings, Salarjung Museum, Chowmahalla Palace, Charminar, Mecca Masjid. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  3

  Hyderabad – Excursion of Ramoji Film City & Back

  

  Post breakfast in the hotel proceed for full day excursion to Film City (45 Kms, one way). Visit the myriad Settings of shooting & the numerous beautiful Theme Gardens etc. Here you have chance to meet the famous Film stars. In the evening back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in hotel.

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  4

  Hyderabad – Pune (By Flight) – Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas Temple – Ahmednagar

  

  This morning check out the hotel and transfer to Airport to board the flight for Pune. On reaching depart for Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas Temple located 110Kms far from Pune. Bhimashankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows southeast and merges with the Krishna River near Raichur. One can go to this place, full of natural beauty and lovely scenery. It is a good paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, jungle lovers and bird watchers as well. Post prayers depart for Ahmednagar for night stay.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

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  5

  Ahmednagar – Parli Vaijanath Jyotirlingas Temple – Ambagojai

  

  Post morning breakfast departs for next Jyotirlingas – Parli Vaijanath Temple located in Parali. A renowned town in Beed district is identified by the presence of the Vaijnath Temple, a ‘Jyotirlingas’ temple on a small hill that attracts a large number of devotees all through the year. Being popular as a ‘Jyotirlingas’ it attracts a constant stream of devotees throughout the year and especially so in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan when pilgrims come here to have ‘darshan’ of the auspicious ‘shivlinga’. Known as the Vaijanath Temple, it is built out of stone on a small hill and is surrounded by a wall that protects it from all sides. Upon arrival visit the temples for prayers. Later proceed to Ambagojai for night stay in Hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

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  6

  Ambagojai – Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlingas Temple –Aurangabad Half Day City Tours

  

  Post early breakfast in the hotel depart for 3rd Jyotirlingas visit during your journey to explore 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra. Aundha Nagnath (Nageshwaram) is supposed to be the eighth of the twelve jyotirlingas in India, an important place of pilgrimage. The present temple is said to have been built by the Seuna (Yadava) dynasty and dates to 13th century. The first temple is said to be from time of the Mahabharata and is believed to have been constructed by Yudhishthira, eldest of the Pandavas, when they were expelled for 14 years from Hastinapur. It has been stated that this temple building was of seven-storyed before it was sacked by Aurangzeb.
  
  Upon arrival visit the this temple for pay your obeisance to Lord Shiva. Later depart for Aurangabad. On reaching check into hotel. Post fresh up visit Half day sightseeing tour of Aurangabad. The Pani Chakki is a late 17th century water mill that displays the engineering skills of Malik Ambar, the architect of Aurangabad City. It is surrounded by a picturesque garden-landscape dotted with fish tanks. The Bibi-ka-maqbara was built by Aurangzeb’s son as a tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia-ud-Durani. It is a replica of the Taj Mahal, and stands out as the only example of Mughal architecture on the Deccan Plateau. Also visit the Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8, caves from the Mahayana school of Buddhism and Daulatabad Fort, a labyrinthine structure that was once covered in Persian tiles.
  
  

• DAY
  7

  Aurangabad – Excursion of Ajanta Caves

  

  This morning embark for same day excursion to your next destination, Ajanta Caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which houses 30 rock-cut Buddhist Caves. The caves have beautiful paintings and sculptures which are rightly called the Buddhist masterpieces. After sightseeing around the place, drive back to the hotel for dinner.
  
  Have a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel.

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  8

  Aurangabad – Excursion of Ellora Caves / Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas Temple / Shirdi

  

  After having your breakfast check out and visit the famous Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort. Ellora Caves is one attraction which represents the spectacular workmanship behind its exquisite carving and paintings. The caves also reflect the religious harmony which was there during the 5th to 11th century in India. Also visit the Daulatabad Fort which was built by the Yadavas. Initially, the fort acted as a southern military base. After having a glimpse of the glorious past of the country depart visit Grineshwar Temple and perform the prayers. This Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. The word Ghrneshwar means "lord of compassion". The temple is an important pilgrimage site in Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga (linga of light). Post prayers.
  
  Dpart for Shirdi. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. if time available visit the temple for prayers. Overnight stay in Hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

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  9

  Shirdi – Nashik (100Kms)

  

  This morning visit Mahasamadhi temple of Sri Sai Baba. Abode of one of Maharashtra's most revered saint -- Sai Baba of Shirdi. Popularly known as the 'Child of God', Sai Baba preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood. Every activity at Shirdi revolves around the vast temple complex dedicated to Sai Baba. Devotees start queuing up in the early hours of dawn to catch a glimpse and seek the blessings of the life-size statue of Sai Baba. Later on enjoy local sightseeing of Shirdi and visit Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. Near the mosque, in a corridor is the dhuni or eternal flame that burns day and night. Other places of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori. Evening depart for Nashik.
  
  Take your Dinner in the hotel and stay overnight in Hotel.

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  10

  (Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas) – Mumbai (160Kms)

  

  This morning visit some of the most famous temple of Nashik including Kalaram Temple, the Naroshankar Temple and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas Temple or Tryambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, 28 km from the city of Nashik. Post prayers depart for Mumbai. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in hotel.

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  11

  Mumbai – Sightseeing / Airport Departure

  

  Post breakfast in the hotel check out and proceed for sightseeing including Gateway of India – one of the most famous landmarks built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India followed Siddhi Vinayak Temple and Choupatty Beach etc. Later in afternoon scheduled transfer to Mumbai Airport to board the flight for Jaipur.
  
  Tour ends with happy memories.