12 Jyotirlinga Darshan

Have a very hearty breakfast and check out of the hotel in Ujjain. Today, we will drive towards Omkareshwar (Mandhata), located about 140 km from Ujjain. The journey will take almost three hours. Omkareshwar or Mandhata is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site situated on the Narmada River and shaped like the sacred Hindu symbol “Om” (ॐ). Most importantly, it is home to one of India’s twelve Jyotirlinga shrines, the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. On arrival, perform darshan and spend some time by the banks of the Narmada River. You can also take a boat ride around the island and visit nearby temples such as Siddhanath Temple and Mamleshwar Temple. Thereafter, drive back to Indore. On arrival, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, you can explore the local markets of Indore and shop for handicrafts. Don’t miss trying Indore’s famous poha and jalebi. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Indore.

Check out of the hotel in Indore after having your breakfast. Transfer to Indore airport for your flight to Pune. On arrival in Pune, our representative will meet you and drive you for 3 hours to reach Bhimashankar, beautifully located and surrounded by lush greenery in the Sahyadri Hills. On reaching, check into your pre-booked hotel or guesthouse near the temple. Freshen up and relax. Later, proceed to visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in a natural setting. After darshan, you can explore the nearby Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary (if time permits). Return to your accommodation on time. Dinner and overnight in Bhimashankar.

Take your breakfast and then check out of your hotel or guesthouse in Bhimashankar. Then, leave for Aurangabad by road. It will take around 5 to 6 hours. On arrival in Aurangabad, our rep will assist you in transferring to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and take a moment to relax. Later, drive to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora Caves. Have darshan and offer prayers at the temple. Marvel at its ancient carving and architecture. If time permits, you can also visit the famous Ellora Caves to see the magnificent rock-cut temples. Kailash Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva) is a major attraction here. Return to your accommodation in Aurangabad on time. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Complete your breakfast and then check out of the hotel in Aurangabad. Drive for 4-5 hours to reach Nashik. Nashik is an ancient city with strong connections to the Ramayana. On arrival in Nashik, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. And then proceed to visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, located at the source of the Godavari River. This shrine is unique because the lingam here represents all three deities—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. After darshan, you can explore Panchavati in Nashik. Here, you will see sites such as Kalaram Temple, Sita Gufaa, and Ramkund. In the evening, explore Nashik’s markets or relax at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Nashik.

Have a very hearty breakfast and check out of the hotel in Nashik. Then drive for 2 hours to Shirdi, the home of Sai Baba. Make a short darshan at Shirdi. Have darshan and grab prasad. Later, continue to reach Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Get an early dinner. Prefer light, warm food after a day of travel. Stay overnight at the hotel in Mumbai.

After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel in Mumbai. Our representative will transfer you to Mumbai Airport to board a flight to Rajkot or Veraval. From Rajkot/Veraval in Gujarat, drive to Somnath. The road transfer will take around 5 hours. On arrival, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up, relax, and change into clean clothes suitable for Somnath Jyotirlinga darshan. Attend the evening Aarti, which is both a spiritual and a visual highlight of the experience. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Have an early breakfast and check out of the hotel in Somnath. Depart for Dwarka. The drive will take around 4-6 hours by road. On arrival in Dwarka, our representative will assist you in transferring to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up. Take a short drive from Dwarka to have darshan of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Thereafter, explore the old city area of Dwarka. Walk along the Gomti Riverfront and visit the ancient Gomti Ghat, and see the intricate carvings in the Dwarkadhish Complex. Enjoy photography and a calm temple visit. IN the evening, attend a local Aarti or Bhajan session. Return to your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Dwarka.

Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel and then drive to Ahmedabad. The journey will take around six to seven hours. On arrival in Ahmedabad, take some time for a brief stop at the famous Sabarmati Ashram or Manek Chowk. Board an evening or late-afternoon flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Dehradun or to the Delhi-Haridwar rail corridor, depending on availability. On arrival in Haridwar, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and rest. Take a short visit to Har Ki Pauri Ghat to attend the evening Aarti. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel in Haridwar. Take a long road journey into the Garhwal mountains. Drive to Rudraprayag or Guptkashi. It will take 8-10 hours. On arrival, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and rest. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Guptkashi/Rudraprayag.

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to a helipad in the morning for a helicopter transfer to Kedarnath. On arrival at Kedarnath, proceed to the Kedarnath Temple. Have darshan of the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Take some time to offer prayers and enjoy the breathtaking scenery in the Himalayas. Thereafter, return by helicopter to the base helipad and drive back to your hotel in Guptkashi or Rudraprayag. Spend the rest of the time at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Guptkashi or Rudraprayag.

Check out of the hotel after breakfast. Proceed to Rishikesh and visit the Laxman Jhula. Also, enjoy some time at the banks of the Ganges. In the late afternoon, travel by train or road from Haridwar to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and spend the rest of the time relaxing. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Take an early morning flight or train from Delhi to Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and rest. Spend the afternoon on a guided walk through the ancient lanes of Varanasi. You can also explore famous silk shops. Attend evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Thereafter, walk back through the lit ghats and enjoy a light meal. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

In the morning, go for darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After darshan of the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga, return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, take a guided tour of Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Explore Sarnath’s museum and ruins. Return to Varanasi and explore local bazaars and have an evening walk around the holy ghats. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Varanasi.

After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel in Varanasi. Travel by train or flight to Patna or Ranch. Then, drive to Deoghar. On arrival in Deoghar, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Then, visit the Baidyanath Temple. Have darshan of the ancient Baidyanath Jyotirlinga. Perform traditional rituals and seek the blessings of God. Return to your accommodation. Have a light and warm dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Deoghar.

After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel in Deoghar. Fly to Kolkata. From Kolkata, take a connecting flight or train to Bhubaneswar. On arrival in Bhubaneswar, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Thereafter, take a short evening visit to the Lingaraja Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Bhubaneswar.

After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel in Bhubaneswar. Proceed to Puri and have an optional visit to the famous Jagannath Temple. After darshan, return to Bhubaneswar. Take an afternoon flight to Hyderabad. On arrival in Hyderabad, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Spend the rest of the time at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Have a very hearty breakfast and check out of the hotel in Hyderabad. Drive to Srisailam. On arrival in Srisailam, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Thereafter, proceed to the darshan of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. Enjoy the scenic views of the Nallamala hills and the Krishna River valley from the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple Complex. Return to your accommodation on time. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Srisailam.

Have a very hearty breakfast and check out of the hotel in Srisailam. Drive back to Hyderabad to catch an afternoon or evening flight to Madurai. Upon arrival in Madurai, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Then, visit the famous Meenakashi Amman Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Madurai.

After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Rameshwaram by road. Upon arrival in Rameshwaram, proceed directly to the Jyotirlinga Darshan at the Shri Ramanathaswamy Temple. Please note that the temple has fixed darshan timings and a structured pooja schedule. So, plan your arrival to match the morning or afternoon darshan. After darshan, perform the traditional rituals in the temple corridors. Take a quiet walk along the nearby seashore. On time, return to Madurai for your departure flight. The tour of 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan concludes.