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12 Jyotirlingas in India 2023 List – Lord Shiva Temples

February 21, 2023 , Sasidhar Darla 19 Comments Filed Under: Blog

12 Jyotirlinga Names in India with Names, Places, Map, Significance, Tour Packages. Comprehensive Jyotirlinga Guide.

What are the 12 Jyotirlingas?

The 12 Jyotirlingas in India are Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, Somnath, Grishneshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Rameshwaram, Srisailam, Baijnath, Nageshwar, Mahakaleshwar, and Omkareshwar.

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What is a Jyotirlinga?

Jyotirlinga is a holy shrine dedicated to worship Lord Shiva. These shrines worship Lord Shiva in the form of a Light or Jyotirlingam. ‘Jyoti’ meaning ‘radiance or light’ and ‘Lingam’ meaning ‘a sign or a symbol of Lord Shiva’, Jyotirlinga (ज्योतिर्लिंग) means ‘The Radiance of Lord Shiva’.  It is believed that these 12 jyotirlingas are ‘Swayambhu’ or self-manifested. Lord Shiva manifested himself in these places just for his devotees.

There are also 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra which are included in the 12 Jyotirlingas.

Jyotirlinga is also called ‘Dwadash Jyotirlingas’. These Jyotirlingas are considered to be the purest and holiest shrines of Lord Shiva . It is said that if a person visits all the holy shrines, he attains moksha.

How many Jyotirlingas are there in India?

It is believed that there were originally 64 Jyotirlingas. Out of these 12 ज्योतिर्लिंग are considered to be very holy and auspicious. Each of these twelve Jyotirlingas are different manifestations of Lord Shiva. These Jyotirlingas take the name of the presiding deity.

12 Jyotirlinga List with Locations

The list of 12 jyotirlingas in India are:

• Somnath Jyotirlinga in Gujarat
• Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh
• Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh
• Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in Andhra Pradesh
• Vaijnath Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
• Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Uttarakhand
• Nageshwar Jyotirlinga in Gujarat
• Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
• Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
• Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga in Tamil Nadu
• Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
• Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Uttar Pradesh

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What are the 12 jyotirlinga in India?

The 12 jyotirlinga in India are:

1. Somnath Jyotirlinga – Saurashtra, Gujarat

Somnath is considered to be the first Jyotirlinga. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat, in Prabhas Patan in Kathiawad District.  This shrine is one of the oldest and most visited pilgrimage sites in India. ‘Soma’ means ‘The Moon God’ and Somnath means ‘Lord of Soma’.

This mandir is known to have ‘ Eternal Shrine ‘. It was destroyed for almost 16 times by invaders but was always rebuilt and never lost its beauty. The present jyotirlinga has the Chalukya style architecture and the skills of Sompura Salats.

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What are the Somnath Jyotirlinga Timings?

The Somnath darshan timings are from 6 in the morning to 10 in the night.

What is the best time to visit the Somnath Jyotirlinga?

The best time for visiting the Somnath Jyotirlinga is:

Winter Season: The winters season in Gujarat covers the month of October to February. The climate in this season stays cool and is mostly recommended for sight-seeing. The temperature remains between 10 to 32-degree centigrades. The climate remains pleasant and is never bitter.

How to reach Somnath?

• Road – Somnath connects well to major cities in Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Dwarka and Chorwad by state roadways.
• Train – The nearest railway station is Somnath (0.5 km). Regular train service is available from all major cities in Gujarat.
• Air – There are no direct air routes to Somnath. The nearest airport is Diu, which is 85 km away.

2. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga – Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located on the banks of Kshipra River, beside Rudra Sagar Lake in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. This shrine is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peetham.

A tale from the Shiv Puranas states that the King of Ujjain, Chandrasena was a devotee of Lord Shiva. Once a five-year-old boy Shrikar overheard him while he was praying to the Lord. When he wanted to pray along with the King, he was forced by the guards to go to the river Kshipra and pray. Shrikar learned that the rivals of Ujjain, King Ripudamana and King Shinghaditya decided to attack Ujjain. Shrikar immediately started praying. The news soon spread and was heard by a priest called Vridhi who then started to pray as well. The Kings with the help of a Demon called Dushan were successful in attacking Ujjain. Dushan was blessed by Lord Brahma to be invisible. Lord Shiva on hearing the pleads of his devotees appeared in his Mahakaal form and defeated all the enemies. On the request of Shrikhar and Vridhi, he decided to reside in Ujjain as a form of light to protect the city and its people.

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is also one of the ‘Mukti-Sthal’. It is believed that this place can liberate a human. One who worships the lingam is blessed by the Lord and is freed of diseases.

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What are the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Timings?

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga timings are from 4 in the morning to 11 in the night.

What is the best season to visit the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga?

The best season to visit the Mahakaleshwar is:

Winter Season: The months of October to March cover this season. The temperature stays at 20 degrees. The weather remains pleasant and is good for the pilgrims. It is recommended to avoid summers as the temperature can rise up to 45 degrees centigrade.

How to reach Mahakaleshwar?

• Air  – There are no direct air routes. The nearest airport is Indore, 53 km away from Ujjain.
• Train  – Direct trains are available to Ujjain from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Benaras, Kochi as well as Jaipur.
• Road  – Bus services are available from cities like Indore, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, Udaipur, Nasik and Mathura.

3. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga – Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar means ‘Lord of the sound Om’ or ‘Lord of Omkara’. The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is situated in the Khandwa District of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated on an island called Shivpuri on the Narmada River. There are various legends related to this place. One of the stories from the Hindu Puranas states that once there happened a great war between the Gods and the Demons. The Devas or Goda started praying to Lord Shiva when they started to lose against the Demons. Pleased with the prayers, Lord Shiva emerged in the form of Omkareshwar and defeated the Demons. Another legend states that Vindya, who controlled the Vindhyachal Mountain range was once worshipping the Lord. He created a sacred diagram and Lingam of sand and clay. Pleased, Lord Shiva appeared in two forms, Omkareshwar and Amaleshwar.

Amareshar means ‘Immortal Lord’ or ‘Lord of the devas or Immortals’. Amareshwar Temple is situated on the south bank of the River Narmada.

Omkareshwar Travel Guide

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What are the Omkareshwar Temple timings?

The timings of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga are from 5 in the morning to 9 in the night.

What is the best season to visit the Omkareshwar?

The best time to visit the Omkareshwar is:

Winter Season: The months of October to March covers this season. The climate remains pleasant that helps tourists to see the sights with ease. The temperature keeps between 15 to 30-degree centigrade. It is recommended to avoid summers as it gets really hot and uncomfortable.

How to reach Omkareshwar?

• Air: The nearest airport is at Indore and Ujjain. You can drive from there to Omkareshwar.
• Road : There are well-connected roads to Omkareshwar from all major cities.
• Rail : Omkareshwar has its own railway station called Omkareshwar Railway Station which is connected to all major cities.

4. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga – Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

Mallikarjuna Temple is popularly called ‘The Kailash of the South’. This temple is located at Srisailam on the banks of Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. The name Mallikarjauna comes from ‘Mallika’ meaning ‘Goddess Parvati’ and ‘Arjuna’ meaning ‘Lord Shiva’. A tale from the Shiv Puranas says that when Kartikeya returned to Kailash, after taking around of the earth, Narada Muni informed him about Ganesha’s marriage before him. A furious Kartikeya went away to the Kraunch Mountain. All the Gods, including Shiv Parvati, tried consoling him but he turned them all. Witnessing their son in a state like this, Shiv and Parvati assumed the form of a Jyotirlinga and resided on the mountain.

This temple is also amongst the 275 Paadal Petra Shiva Sthangal. This temple is also one of the 18 Shakti Peethas of Goddess Parvati. It is the only temple in India which is both a Shakti Peetha and a Jyotirlinga. It is believed that the person who visits this temple attains moksha and all their desires are fulfilled.

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What are the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga timings?

The Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga timings are from 4:30 to 10.

What is the best time to visit the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga?

The best time to visit the Malikarjuna is:

Winter Season: The weather in this season stays pleasant. The month of October to February covers the winter season. The temperature remains between 15-20 degree centigrade. The climate remains pleasant which helps the pilgrims to have a nice visit.

How to reach Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga?

• Air  – There are no direct air routes to Srisailam. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International airport at Hyderabad. It is 202 km away from Srisailam.
• Road  – The Srisailam Temple is present just 1 km away from the Srisailam Bus Stand.
• Train  – There are no direct rail routes to Srisailam. The nearest Railway Station is Markapur which is 80 km away followed by Nandyal and Kurnool.

5. Vaijnath Jyotirlinga – Parli, Maharashtra

Vaijnath also known as Vaijnath/Baijnath is located at Parli in Beed District of Maharashtra. Some also refer to it as ‘Baba Dham’. It is believed that the person who visits this shrine attain moksha and gets rid of all miseries.

According to a legend, Ravana, the demon king wanted Lord Shiva to come with him to Srilanka. Shiva permitted him to carry his Atmalinga but on one condition. Ravan was asked not to take a break in his journey and transfer his Lingam to anyone else. If he does so, his lingam would be rooted at that place forever. The Gods knew that if Ravan carried Shiva’s Lingam with him, he would become invincible and destroy the world. They came up with a plan to outwit Ravan. They asked Varuna to enter the belly of Ravan following which he had an urgent urge to release water.  Meanwhile, Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of a Brahmin in front of Ravan. Ravan handed over the Lingam to the Brahmin, unaware of the mystery. Following this, the Lingam got rooted there forever.

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What are the Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Timings?

The timings of Vaijnath are from 5 to 9.

What is the best season to visit Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga?

Winter Season : The months of October to February covers winters in Maharashtra. The weather during this time remains pleasant. He temperature remain around 25 degrees centigrade. The tourist can visit the temple and the other sights in ease.

How to reach Parli?

• Road : There are direct road routes that connects the temple to the major cities. Several buses connect from Aurangabad, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and other nearby cities.
• Train : The nearest train station is Parli. It is 2 km from the Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga. Here are direct trains that operate from Secunderabad, Kakinada, Manmad, Vishakapatnam and Bangalore.
• Air : There are no direct air routes to Parli Vaijnath. The nearest airport is in Nanded, 105 km from the Parli Vaijnath temple. You can also take a flight to Chikkalthana Airport which is 174kms away.

6. Kedarnath Jyotirlinga – Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Kedarnath is situated at the Rudra Himalayan Range on a mountain named Kedar, at a height of 12,000 feet. It is one of the 4 Dhams along with Yamunotri , Gangotri , and Badrinath . According to the legends, Lord Shiva dwelled here on Nara and Narayana’s request. Due to weather conditions and snowfalls, the shrine remains open to the pilgrims only for a period of 6 months.

One believes that by visiting the shrine and bathing the Jyotirlinga, it can free them of all unhappiness, misfortunes and fulfill their desires.

Kedarnath Travel Guide

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What are the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga timings?

The timings of Kedarnath are from 4 in the morning to 9 in the night.

What is the best season to visit Kedarnath Jyotirlinga?

The best season to visit Kedarnath is:

The Kedarnath is open to the pilgrims for only a period of 6months. This is due to the harsh weather conditions that the place withstands. The best time to visit the Kedarnath is during Summer Season. The months of May and June covers this season. The temperature remains around 5-degree to 18-degree centigrade. One can also visit the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in the months of September and October. During these time, the weather remains comparatively pleasant.

How to visit Kedarnath Jyotirlinga?

• Air  –There are no direct flight routes to Kedarnath. There is no airport at Kedarnath. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. It is 238 km away from the Temple town.
• Train  – There are no direct rail routes to Kedarnath. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, situated at a distance of 216 km from Kedarnath.
• Road  – One can board buses from Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Srinagar and Chamoli.

7. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – Darukavanam, Gujarat

Nageshwar temple is also known as Nagnath Temple. It is located in Saurashtra, Gujarat, between Gomti Dwarka and Bait Dwarka Island. According to a legend in the Shiv Puranas, there was once a Demon called Daaruka who imprisoned Supriya, a Lord Shiva devotee. Daaruka took Supriya along with many other to his city called Darukavana. It was a city under the sea which had many demons and sea snakes. Supriya along with others started praying to Lord Shiva who appeared before them and vanquished the Demon. Since then, he resided there in the form of a Jyotirlinga.

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What are the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga timings?

The temple timings of Nageshwar are from morning 6 to night 9.

What is the best season to visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga?

The best season to visit Nageshwar is:

Winter Season : The months of October to February faces winters in Gujarat. The weather is pleasant with cool breezes blowing. The temperature remains between 12-degree to 25-degree centigrade.

How to reach Nageshwar Jyotirlinga?

• Air- There are no direct air routes to Nageshwar. The nearest airport is that of Jamnagar which is 137 km.
• Rail-  There are trains which even connect the way down to south through Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala.
• Road-  There are direct buses available from Jamnagar and Ahmedabad.

8. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga – Nasik, Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar Temple is located near Nasik, in the town of Trimbak near Brahmagiri Mountain. The sacred river, Godavari originates near Trimbak. The unique feature about the temple is that the Jyotirlinga in this temple has three faces. These faces represent the three supreme Gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar.

A legend from the Shiv Puranas narrates that Gautam Rishi received a boon from Varuna where he got a free supply of grain. He thus used to call many sages to eat at his house. However, one day he killed a cow for grazing his field.  In order to wash away his sin, he started praying to Lord Shiva, who asked River Ganga to flow from here washing away all his sin.

On the earnest request of Gautam Rishi, River Godavari, and the other Gods, Shiva resided here in the name of Trimbakeshwar.

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What are the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga timings?

The temple timings of Trimbakeshwar are from 5:30 am to 9 pm.

What is the best season to visit the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga?

The best season to visit the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is:

Winter Season:  The months of October to March covers the winters in Trimbakeshwar. It is recommended to visit during these months as the weather remain comparatively pleasant. However, Trimbakeshwar faces extremity in all climatic seasons. The temperature remains between 7-degrees to 34-degrees centigrade.

How to reach Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga?

• Air: There is no direct flight route to Trimbakeshwar. The nearest flight route is at Mumbai, which is 200kms away from Trimbakeshwar.
• Rail: There is no direct rail route to Trimbakeshwar. The nearest rail station is at Nasik. It is also well connected with the Mumbai train station.
• Road: Trimbakeshwar is well-connected with the major cities via road route.

9. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga – Pune, Maharashtra

The Bhimashankar Temple is located in the Ghat Region of the Sahyadri Hills in Pune, Maharashtra. It is also the source of the Bhima River. According to the Legends, Bhima, the son of Karkati and Kumbhkaran lived in the dense forest with his mother. When he learned how his father was killed in the great war between Rama and Ravana he became furious. He started praying to Lord Bramha who blessed him with immense powers. With his powers, he started destroying everything and defeated almost every God. Witnessing this all the Gods along with Lord Bramha started praying to Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva came to the rescue and defeated the demon. Since then, on everyone’s request, he manifested himself in the form of Bhimashankar.

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What are the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Timings?

The mandir is open from 4:30 am to 10 pm.

What is the best season to visit the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga?

The best season to visit the Bhimashankar is:

Winter Season: Although the temple could be visited at any time, it is the best to pay a visit to the temple during winters. The month of October to February covers the winter season. The temperature stays between 13-degrees to 30-degree centigrade. Trekkers would find it very attractive to trek during the winters here.

How to reach Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga?

• Air – There are no direct air routes to Bhimashankar. The nearest airport is Pune Airport.
• Train  – There are no direct rail routes to Bhimashankar Temple. The nearest railway station is Pune, 120 km away from the Temple.
• Road  – Regular buses are available from Pune from 5:30 AM to 4 PM. A bus also from Kalyan starts at 9 AM and one from Ghatkopar or Kurla at 11 AM.

10. Rameshwar Jyotirlinga – Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

Rameshwaram Temple is located in Rameshwaram island on Tamil Nadu. This is the southernmost Jyotirlinga. A legend in Ramayana narrates that, Rama committed a sin of killing a Brahmin during his war against the Demon King Ravana. He prayed to Lord Shiva to absolve him of his sin. He asked Hanuman to bring a lingam from the Himalayas. Sita made a small lingam out of the sand and started praying when Hanumana was late. This is believed to be the lingam in the sanctum.

This Jyotirlinga is popularly called ‘Varanasi of the South’. Beside the temple is the Dhanushkodi beach. It is here that Rama built the Ram Setu to save his wife, Sita from the Demon, Ravana. This shrine is also amongst the holy Char Dhams.

Rameshwaram Travel Guide

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What are the Rameshwaram Temple timings?

The mandir is open from 6 in the morning to 8:30 in the night.

What is the best season to visit the Rameshwar Jyotirlinga?

The best season to visit the Rameshwaram is:

Winter Season:  The month of October to March faces the winters. The temperature stays around 20-degrees to 30-degrees centigrade. It is the peak tourist season. It is best for exploring the various places.

How to reach Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga?

• Air :  The nearest airport is in Madurai, which is 174 km from Rameshwaram.
• Road :  This major pilgrim site is connected to all cities and towns in Tamil Nadu. Several state-run and private buses are available.
• Train : Rameshwaram Railway station is the nearest railhead, 1 km away from the temple.

11. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Grishneshwar means ‘Lord of Compassion’. This temple is located in Verul, which is less than a kilometer from Ellora. This temple is also called Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga and Dhushmeshwar Jyotirlinga.

According to a legend in the Shiv Puranas, there lived a childless couple in the called Sudeha and Sudharm in Devagiri Mountain. Sudeha got his husband married to her sister, Ghushma. Soon, Ghushma and Sudharm were blessed with a boy. This left Sudeha jealous. She threw the boy in a lake where Ghushma used to discharge 101 Lingams. On repeated prayers by Ghushma, Lord Shiva returned her son back to her. On the request of Sudharm, Lord Shiva manifested himself here in the name of Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga.

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What are the Grishneshwar Jytirlinga timings?

The temple is open from 5:30 am to 11 pm.

What the best season to visit the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga?

The best season to visit the Grishneshwar is:

Winter Season: The months of October to March cover the winters here. This temperature is recommended as the weather stays pleasant. Tourist can freely visit the sights. The temperature remains between 12-degree centigrade to 30-degree centigrade.

How to reach the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga?

• Road:  Grishneshwar Temple is well-connected with all major cities via road. From Pune: 256 km/4.5 hours. From Nasik: 187 km/3 hours. From Shirdi: 122 km/2.5 hours
• Train : There are no rail stations at Grisheshwar Temple. Aurangabad is the nearest railway station. Manmad is also closer and better connected.
• Flight:  The nearest airport is in Aurangabad, and there are regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Udaipur.

12. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Kashi Viswanath Jyotirlinga stands on the western bank of River Ganga, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The name ‘Kashi’ comes from the other name of Varanasi, Kashi. ‘Viswanath’ or ‘Vishveshwar’ means the ‘Ruler of the Universe’. The main deity here is called Vishwanath or Vishveshwar. This jyotirlinga is popularly referred to as ‘The Golden Temple of Varanasi’. It is believed that a dip in the holy Ganges followed by a visit to the jyotirlinga help one attain Moksha. It is also believed that a true devotee of Shiva achieves freedom from death. They are taken directly to Mout Kailash by messengers of Lord Shiva and not Yama after their death. It is also believed that Shiva himself says the mantra of salvation in the ears of the people who die naturally here.

Kashi Travel Guide

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What are the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga timings?

• The Kashi Vishwanath Temple opens daily at 2:30 AM and closes at 11 PM.
• The Mangala Aarti is performed between 3 AM to 4 AM.
• The mid-day Bhog Aarti is performed between 11:30 AM to 12 PM.
• The Sapta Rishi Aarti is performed between 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
• The Shringar Bhog and Aarti are performed at 9 PM.
• The Shayan Aarti starts at 10:30 PM.
• The general darshan timings are 4 AM to 11 AM, 12 PM to 7 PM, and from 8:30 PM to 9 PM.
• After 9 PM, pilgrims are allowed to view the Lord from outside the sanctum.

What the best season to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga?

The best season to visit the Kashi Vishwanath is:

Winter Season: The months of November to February covers the winters in Varanasi.  The temperature stays between 5-degrees to 15-degrees centigrade. The weather stays pleasant during this time which makes it comfortable for the visitors.

How to reach the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga?

• Air – The nearest airport to the city is Babatpur which is 22 km from Varanasi. Direct flights are operated by Air India as well as other private airlines from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Agra, Bhubaneswar and Lucknow.
• Train – The nearest Railway Station is Varanasi Junction or the Mughal Sarai Junction. Several trains connect the city to almost all major parts of the country like Delhi, Chennai, Howrah, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Guwahati.
• Road – The city is located on NH2 highway linking Kolkata to New Delhi. Several buses are available from places like Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Patna, Nagpur, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, and Gaya.

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12 Jyotirlinga Tour Packages

It is not possible to cover all 12 Jyotirlinga in a single trip because of time constraints and long diatances. It is advisable to cover state by state. For instance you can cover all 5 jyotrilingas in maharashtra and then move on to cover two jyotirlingas in MP and then 2 jyotirlingas in Gujarat and so on.

How many Jyotirling in Maharashtra?

There are five Jyotirlinga present in Maharashtra. These are Bhimshankar, Grishneshwar, and Trimbakeshwar. The other Jyotirlingas are Aundha Nagnath and Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga.

How many Jyotirling in Gujarat?

There are two Jyotirlinga present in Gujarat. These are Somnath and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Somnath Jyotirlinga is located in Somnath. Nageshwar is located in Daarukavanam.

How many Jyotirling in MP?

There are two Jyotirlinga present in Madhya Pradesh. These are Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Omkareshwar. Mahakaleshwar is situated in Ujjain. Omkareshwar is in Khandwa.

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variya sandip says

October 20, 2023 at 10:30 am

September 9, 2023 at 11:13 am

For your information and updation, Baidyanath jyotirlinga (Babadham) is located in Jharkhand and not Maharashtra. I am witnessing that a lot of websites/ blogs have mentioned so wrong information about it. Please check and rectify the wrong information that you have provided. Babadham jyotirlinga is in Deoghar city of Jharkhand.

Sandeep Rane says

July 17, 2023 at 12:25 pm

Details of 12 Jyotirlingas given in the blog mentioned Nageshwar Temple in Gujrat. But as u mentioned in the end about 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra including Aundha Nagnath, which was not detailed in the 12 descriptions. Out of the above 2, which one is the actual out of the 12?

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N V V SUBBA RAO says

July 3, 2022 at 2:41 pm

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July 5, 2022 at 9:11 am

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February 27, 2022 at 9:03 am

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Raghavendra says

December 19, 2021 at 10:25 pm

There are four Temple’s in Maharashtra plz recorrect

December 20, 2021 at 5:59 pm

There are 5 jyotirlingas in Maharashtra

Nagaraj kolare says

November 12, 2021 at 6:22 pm

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SRIRAM srinivasarao says

June 20, 2021 at 8:36 pm

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Rajesh Kumar Asnani says

October 29, 2019 at 4:21 pm

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Manohar says

April 16, 2019 at 9:45 am

Send me route of 12jyotirling by car distance and how to 1st and 12jyotirling Thanks

April 17, 2019 at 9:22 am

It’s not recommended to complete all 12 jyotirlinga in one single trip. It takes too long. It’s better to cover the jyotirlinga state by state. The best way is to start with Maharashtra 5 Jyotirlinga Tour.

Vishal Dhameliya says

November 21, 2023 at 10:39 am

Hi, I would like to send my parents on 12 jyotirlinga trip in Feb, please suggest the trip plan and best route along with the package details. We are from Gujarat.

November 21, 2023 at 11:55 am

Dear Vishal, Our team will get in touch with you

rajesh says

March 5, 2019 at 12:03 pm

very hood infarmeshan thankes

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12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra

Pune – Bhimashankar – Shirdi – Shani Shingnapur – Aurangabad – Grishneshwar – Nashik - Trimbakeshwar – Mumbai – Porbandar – Dwarka – Somnath – Mumbai – Indore – Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar - Omkareshwar – Indore – Hyderabad – Srisailam – Hyderabad – Madurai – Rameshwaram – Delhi – Haridwar – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Haridwar – Varanasi – Deogarh – Baidyanath – Basuki Nath - Patna

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The 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra tour is a well-planned itinerary of 20 days that takes you to the 12 popular Jyotirlinga in India, namely Somnath, Nageshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Grishneshwar, Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, Baidyanath, Rameshwaram, and Mallikarjuna. So embark on the 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan and bask in the bliss of spirituality. Seeks blessings from Lord Shiva with the 20 days, well-crafted itinerary.

In Hindu Mythology, there are 12 auspicious Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the darshan and pilgrimage of them cleanse all sins and grant salvation. The Jyotirlinga means “The Radiant sign of The Almighty”. These are highly revered among the Hindus. You can book 12 Jyotirlinga tour packages from Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and other cities in India.

• Participate in the Puja ceremony at Bhimashankar
• Evening Aarti and darshan at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
• Darshan of 12 Jyotirlinga in India
• Attend Abhishek ceremony at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
• Attend Pooja ceremony at Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
• Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple
• Pray at Grishneshwar Mahadev Jyotirlinga
• Early morning visit to Somnath temple
• Visit the popular Ujjain temples-Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Bhairav Nath
• Pay a visit to Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
• Darshan of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
• Visit the architectural gem of Madurai- Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Mani Darshan and Kund Snan at Rameshwaram temple
• Visit Rudraprayag- the Confluence of Mandakini River and Alaknanda River
• Attend Evening Ganga Aarti at Haridwar and Varanasi
• Kashi Vishwanath temple Pooja
• Early morning boat ride on Ganga
• Explore the marvelous attractions of Sarnath
• Visit Baba Baidyanath and Baba Basukinath Dham

On your arrival in Pune, begin your road journey to Bhimashankar. Enjoy the stunning scenery and the breathtaking views of the river during Pune to Bhimashankar road trip. Once you reach Bhimashankar, check in at your respective hotel and relax.

Visit the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 highly respected Jyotirlingas in India. Seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The temple displays the traditional and modern constructions in the Nagara style of architecture, a masterpiece of ancient Vishwakarma sculptors. The beauty of the temple is highlighted by the greenery all around.

You can also plan a visit to the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary in the evening, where you will explore the beauty of nature with lush hills, waterfalls, and dense forests. This wildlife sanctuary is home to the Indian Giant Squirrel, also known as the Malabar Giant Squirrel, and endangered species of birds. After a hectic day, return to your hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhimashankar.

On the 2nd day of the holy tour, enjoy breakfast early in the morning and check out from the hotel. Later, head straight towards Shirdi, which is located at a distance of almost 183 km from Bhimashankar.

Shirdi is a town located in Maharashtra, in western India. This town is popularly known as the ancient home of esteemed spiritual head Sai Baba. Denoting a major pilgrimage site, millions of people all around the world come to seek the blessings of Sai Baba. On your arrival at Shirdi, pay a visit to Samadhi Mandir, Khandoba Temple, and Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Complex. Later, drive towards Shani Shingnapur.

Shani Shingnapur temple is devoted to Lord Shani Dev. According to Hindu mythology, Shani Dev is known as the God of Justice. The most exceptional fact about this village in India, or probably in the world is that no house here has any doors. It is strictly recommended that you must wear Dotar/Dhoti (a garment worn by male Hindus, consisting of a piece of material tied around the waist and extending to cover most of the legs) to enter the temple premises.

In the evening, drive to Aurangabad. On arrival check-in at the hotel. The rest of the time is at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Aurangabad.

In the early morning, leave to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Grishneshwar Temple', also known as the Dhushmeshwar Temple. The word Grishneshwar means "lord of compassion". The temple has a traditional South-Indian architecture design. It was re-constructed by the grandfather of Shivaji (Maloji Bhosale) in the 16th century and later again by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century. The temple is made up of red-colored stones and occupies an area of 44,400 square feet. It is not just divine but has a unique architectural style that will leave you captivated.

After visiting this temple, head towards Nashik, an ancient city in Maharashtra. The city is renowned for its links to the “Ramayana”. Nashik was earlier known as 'Panchavati' before the Ramayana era and is nestled on the bank of the Godavari River, denoting a great mythological, traditional, cultural, and social significance.

On arrival in Nashik, complete the check-in formalities and enjoy the rest of the time at leisure. If you get some free time, then Nashik is an excellent spot for shopaholics as this city is famous for its shopping streets. You can find numerous shopping items such as handicrafts, silver items, copper items, and statues of brass.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Nashik.

On day 4 of the Jyotirlinga Darshan tour, enjoy your breakfast early and check out from the hotel. Then, drive towards Trimbakeshwar, home to one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga. The pious Trimbakeshwar Temple is situated around 28 km from Nashik city. The third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao constructed the temple on the position of an ancient temple.

The Jyotirlinga here has its three appearances embracing Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Rudra. The significance of this temple is enhanced as the Godavari begins from the Brahmagiri hills in this town, and it is believed that it is the birthplace of Lord Ganesha, known as a place of Tri-Sandhya Gayatri.

According to Hindu mythology, those who visit Trimbakeshwar attain salvation or Moksha (it refers to freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth). Due to its utmost religious importance, this holy destination, a large number of devotees visit this temple every year.

Later you will head towards Mumbai after paying a visit to the Trimbakeshwar Temple. On arrival, you will have an assisted transfer to the hotel. If time and energy permit, then explore the popular market in Mumbai.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Mumbai.

On day 5th, enjoy your breakfast, check out, and head towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, to catch a flight for Porbandar. On arrival at Porbandar airport, you will have an assisted check-in at the respective hotel. Later, you will head towards Dwarka for Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.

The 25 m tall statue of Lord Shiva and a large garden with a pond are major attractions of this temple complex. Photography is not allowed inside the temple. After seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva, return to the respective hotel, or if you get some leisure time, you can explore the local markets in Dwarka.

Back to Porbandar for an overnight stay.

Wake up early in the morning, freshen up and enjoy the delicious breakfast. Later begin your drive to Somnath Jyotirlinga, which is believed to be the first among the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. The temple is located on the ancient Triveni Sangam, the confluence point of three rivers - Kapila, Hiran, and Saraswati.

The history of this pious temple is very tragic. It is said that the temple was looted and destroyed seventeen times by rulers like Mahmud Ghazni, Alauddin Khilji, and Aurangzeb.

At present, the construction of this temple is in the Chalukya style of architecture. The temple comprises impressive architecture with elaborate carvings, silver doors, an important Nandi idol, and the central Shiva linga. Seek the blessing of Lord Shiva and attend the evening aarti. Somnath temple is a major pilgrimage and tourist spot in Gujarat.

After visiting the holy temple, return to Porbandar. Overnight stay at the hotel in Porbandar.

On day 7th, enjoy your breakfast and check out from your respective hotel. You will be driven to Porbandar airport to catch a flight for Indore via Mumbai. On your arrival in Indore, start your drive towards Ujjain. An ancient city is settled on the bank of the Kshipra River in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh; Ujjain is an important Hindu pilgrimage destination. It is renowned for the centuries-old Mahakaleshwar Temple, a towering construction with an ornate roof.

During the road trip, you will find the scenic beauty of the farms and wide fields. After reaching Ujjain, complete the check-in formalities at the respective hotel and relax. The rest of the time is at your leisure. You can visit the local market to buy souvenirs for your loved ones.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Ujjain.

Wake up early in the morning and head straight towards the Mahakaleshwar Temple to attend the Bhasm Aarti before 3:00 am. The Bhasm Aarti is the first ritual obeyed every day at the temple. It is performed to wake Lord Shiva. After paying homage, return to the hotel for breakfast.

This is followed by a road trip to Omkareshwar, one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an island called Shivpuri between the Narmada River and the river surrounding the temple.

The island's shape is said to be like the Hindu symbol 'Om'. Omkareshwar is the most visited religious tourism place in Madhya Pradesh. Post reaching, complete the check-in formalities and unwind yourself. The evening is reserved for visiting the Omkareshwar Temple. Also, get a chance to attend the Aarti.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Omkareshwar.

Wake before the sun rises to attend the early morning Abhishekam ceremony at Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and seek the blessing of Lord Shiva. Later, get back to the hotel, have a delightful breakfast, and check out from the respective hotel. Later, begin your drive to Indore, and you will get transferred to the Indore airport to board a flight to Hyderabad.

On your arrival in Hyderabad, begin your drive to Srisailam, a census town in the Kurnool district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This town is renowned for Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, located on the Nallamala Hills, and the temple is devoted to Lord Shiva.

After reaching, proceed for a visit to the magnificent Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple, also known as Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple or Srisailam Temple. Finally, attend the grand aarti in the evening and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

A grand festival is celebrated every year in February and March, and visiting during the festival adds more appeal to the darshan. The seven-day long festival, Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam, is one of the most popular festivals of the temple.

Overnight stay at the pre-booked hotel in Srisailam.

Attend the early morning 'Abhishekam' ceremony at Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Later return to the hotel, enjoy the delicious breakfast and check out from the respective hotel. After this, start your drive back to Hyderabad. Upon reaching, complete the check-in at the hotel and relax for a few hours. Then, enjoy your leisure time by visiting the most popular attractions such as Salarjung Museum, Charminar, and the second biggest Mosque in India.

You can also explore the local street markets of Hyderabad and buy souvenirs for your loved ones, such as Hyderabadi Pearls, Kalamkari Fabrics, Lac Bangles, and many more.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Hyderabad.

On the 11th day of the Jyotirlinga tour, enjoy a healthy breakfast and then check out from the respective hotel. Then, head towards the airport to catch a flight for Madurai.

Madurai is a dynamic and ancient city settled on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This city is well known for its temples built in the Dravidian style of architecture by the Pandyan and Madurai Nayak emperors. The holy city of Madurai is also one of India's most prominent Hindu pilgrimage hubs. It has several historical masterpieces, with the Meenakshi Temple and the Thirumalai Nayak Palace being the most famous place.

On arrival in Madurai, visit the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple. This divine temple is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, a form of Goddess Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva. After seeking the blessings of the Goddess Meenakshi, get on the road to Rameshwaram. The drive to the island town takes almost 4 hours.

On arrival, check into a hotel and unwind yourself. Later, visit the Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. One of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, this is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu. The list of unique features in its structure seems to be infinite. This temple holds its name in history books as it has the largest hallway anywhere in India. It is spread across 15 acres, including tall Gopurams and huge walls. In addition, there is a huge pillared corridor that is around 1220 meters in length. Another notable feature of Ramanathaswamy Temple is 22 wells spread throughout the premises. It is said that water from each well tastes different.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Rameshwaram.

Wake up early in the morning, around 4:00 am, and get ready for the holy Mani Darshan. Later proceed for rituals of Kund snan. Also, attend the 'Abhishekam' ceremony at the Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Temple. Then, seek the blessings of the Lord and return to your hotel. Savor the delicious breakfast and complete the check-out formalities. Then begin your return journey to Madurai by road. Just sit back and enjoy your favorite music with beautiful views during the road trip. After reaching Madurai, head straight to Madurai airport to board the flight for Delhi.

Delhi is well-known for its tourist attractions, cuisine, and local markets. As it is the national capital of India, you can explore places like Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, and India gate. If you are interested in history, you can visit major ancient tourist spots such as Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, and many other spots.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

On day 13th, check out from the hotel and head towards Haridwar. It is an ancient city and significant Hindu pilgrimage site situated in North India's Uttarakhand state. The city is famous for its several largest sacred Ghats (bathing steps).

Haridwar is renowned all over the world for its majestic Kumbha Mela, held every 12 years. It is the largest gathering of faith in which devotees from all over the globe participate and take a bath in the sacred or holy river. They believe that bathing in the sacred river purifies them of their sins.

After arriving at Haridwar, complete your check-in formalities and visit the renowned Chandi Devi Temple, settled on the top of the Neel Parvat (mountain) on the Eastern point of the Shivalik Hills, the southernmost mountain chain of the Himalayas. You will also visit the Mansa Devi Temple, located on Bilwa Parvat (mountain) in the same mountain chain. This holy temple is devoted to the goddess Mansa Devi. You will visit these temples by cable car (The ticket has to be purchased directly). In the evening, witness the most charming Ganga aarti at the Ghat.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Haridwar.

On day 14th, enjoy your breakfast, complete your check-out formalities, and get ready for the morning drive to Guptkashi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and unwind. The rest of the time is at your leisure. You can explore the famous town of Guptkashi, which is located at an altitude of 1,319 meters in the Kedar-khanda, in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand.

It is well-known for its ancient Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is similar to the one in Varanasi. You can visit the most popular tourist attractions such as Vishwanath Temple, Guptkashi, Manikarnika Kund, Ardhanarishwar Temple, Gaurikund, and Ukhimath, Chopta. You will enjoy the pleasant climate, lush green forests, and stunning views of the Chaukhamba Range.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Guptkashi.

On the 15th day of the 12 Jyotirlinga tour, you will enjoy your early morning breakfast and begin the day with a road transfer to Phata Helipad. On arrival, board the helicopter to Kedarnath. While flying high, you can enjoy the breathtaking views of mountains. This holy temple is on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River.

According to legends, the Jyotirlinga is the humped form of Lord Shiva disguised as a bull. The holy temple of Kedarnath was built by the Pandava brothers of the great Hindu epic Mahabharata. Later the temple was revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. It is believed that this holy temple is around 3000 years old. It is one of the Char Dham destinations and one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Spend a few hours in Darshan at the Kedarnath Temple.

After the holy Darshan, return to Phata via Helicopter. After a safe landing, your vehicle awaits for you to take you back to the hotel.

On the 16th day of the tour, savor an early breakfast and start your drive back to Haridwar. This holy town is settled at the foothills of the Himalayas and on the bank of the River Ganga. After reaching the holy town, you will get transferred to the Haridwar railway station to catch the train for Varanasi.

Enjoy the overnight journey to the land of Lord Shiva' Varanasi', also known as Banaras or Kashi.

Arrive at Varanasi railway station in the afternoon and get an assisted transfer to the hotel. Complete check-in formalities and relax.

Varanasi is also known as 'The City of Light'. This city is situated in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is acknowledged as the 'Spiritual Capital of India', attracting travelers from across the globe. People from various states of India visit here to perform many Hindu rituals.

According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that after the death of an individual, if funeral rites are performed then the pure soul attains Moksha (it refers to freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth). Along the city's winding streets, there are about more than 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the "Golden Temple," and many more.

Proceed to take part in the famous evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The spectacular Ganga Aarti starts just after sunset. As the aarti begins, saffron-clad priests take their positions on the platform and raise huge heavy brass lamps in reverence of the River Goddess. Chanting of hymns, music, the aroma of flowers, and incense make it a memory you cherish forever.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Wake up before the sun rises and leave for a boat ride on the River Ganges. Watch the world awake with the people making their way to the Ghats for daily rituals. Later, return to the hotel and have a hearty breakfast. Next, complete the check-out formalities, after which you can proceed for a visit to the holy temples. Finally, embark on the city's sightseeing, including Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas, Birla Mandir, Visalakshi and Annapurneshwari, etc.

The day's highlight is Shri Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the revered 12 Jyotirlingas in India. This temple is one of the most renowned temples in Varanasi and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was constructed in 1780 by the Maratha monarch Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore.

After seeking the blessings from Lord Kashi Vishwanath, leave for an excursion to Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi. Sarnath is a Buddhist pilgrim spot and is famous for being the first place where Lord Buddha preached after attaining enlightenment.

Later, kings who followed Buddhism, like King Ashoka, built a lot of stupas and structures here that are focused on Buddhism. The remarkable remains and modern temple will fascinate you. The outstanding masterpieces of Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi, and Dharnek stupas must not be missed.

Later in the evening, get an assisted transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the overnight train for Deoghar.

Upon arrival in Deogarh, check into the pre-booked hotel and relax. Later, leave to visit Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga, also known as Vaidyanatha Jyotirlinga temple or Baidyanath Dham. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in Deogarh in the Santhal Parganas division of the state of Jharkhand.

According to Hindu mythology, the demon king Ravana praised Lord Shiva to get the blessings. Ravana offered his ten heads one after another to Shiva as a tribute. Delighted with this, Shiva descended to this place to cure Ravana. As Lord Shiva portrayed himself as a doctor, he is introduced as Vaidya, which means doctor. From this perspective of Lord Shiva, the temple procures its name.

Visit the holy temple to take part in the rituals of Abhishekam and Pooja. Later, pay a visit to Basukinath Temple, one of the ancient temples in the area. It is believed to be the court of Baba Bhole Nath, at Basukinath Dham.

After darshan, return to the hotel, and if time permits, attend the evening aarti. Overnight stay at the hotel.

On the very last day of the 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan tour, wake up early and visit the temple to attend the morning aarti at the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple. Then, seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and get a return to your hotel to enjoy your delightful breakfast. Later, complete the check-out formalities and proceed to explore the markets. You can buy many souvenirs for your loved ones such as handloom decorative, handloom fabric, handloom saree, handloom textiles, beautiful bangles, etc.

You can also buy some famous sweets of Deogarh, such as Peda - a type of milk-based sweet meat that is this city's specialty. A visitor to Deogarh must not miss it.

Later, avail the transfer to the Patna airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

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FAQ'S of 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan

Ans: The average cost of 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan tour packages per person will be approx. INR 1,19,000.

Ans: The temples open for the Darshan from 5.00 A.M to 9.30 P.M.

Ans: The timings of the Abhishek ceremony are from 5:30 A.M to 2:00 P.M. While in the Bhimashankar Temple, the timings of the Abhishek ceremony during the all Monday's, Pradosh, Mahashivratri, Shravan mass, and Kartik mass is from 5:30 A.M to 5:00 P.M.

Ans: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is the most important Jyotirlinga out of 12 Jyotirlingas. It is situated in the Hindu pilgrimage destination Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Ans: First, you should visit Yamunotri temple, then Gangotri temple, followed by the Kedarnath temple, and finally fishing Badrinath There is a total of 12 Jyotirlingas in India such as Somnath Temple in Gujarat, Nageshwar Temple in Gujarat, Mallikarjuna Temple in Andhra Pradesh, Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra, Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Baijnath Temple in Jharkhand, Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Grishneshwar Temple in Maharashtra, Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nasik.

Ans: History of a Jyotirlinga: Jyotirlinga is the holy shrines that are being dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva has appeared as a powerful and fierce beam of light at those sites.

Ans: Minimum 20 days required to visit 12 jyotirlinga Darshan in India.

Ans: Our Jyotirlinga tour Package includes Transportation, accommodation & taxes, however we can provide Meals, Flight Tickets, Guide etc at additional cost based on Guest’s requirements.

Ans: You can book Jyotirlinga Darshan tour package with us and you have a comfortable journey. Our 12 Jyotirlinga tour package will take you to the most revered and sacred sites of the country.

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12 Jyotirlinga Darshan- Best Route for Spiritual Road Trips

What is the Best Route to cover 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan on a Road Trips ? A question often encountered during the longest All India Bike Ride of 150000KM covering all states and union territories of Indiaon Road . 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan will be turn out to one of Best Road Trips for you, if you love Road Trips and on a journey of self-exploration .   

Through this article will be providing Best Route to cover all 12 Jyotirlinga along with a small introduction, however will also be publishing individual articles for each Jyotirlinga with detail Plan &  Itineraries as well as guide. The list given below is a circular route, means if you start from a place coming back ending at that place. ‘Radiant sign of Almighty’, is what represent a Jyotirlinga.

You can start from any Jyotirlinga and move upward or downward to complete a circular route. At the end of this article also give a phase wise plan which you may opt as per your suitability. Don’t forget to look at Google map route for 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan attached at end of this article.

Though I started by Jyotirlinga Darshan from Nashik , however while preparing this article was traveling around Hyderabad, hence starting the list from Mallikarjun jyotirlinga . Though my 12 Jyotirlinga Bike ride was includes Chardham as well hence my route was little different. But if one want to do only 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan , this route is best suitable for a Road Trips .

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1- Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga: One of famous Jyotirlinga temple located on bank of Krishna River at Srisailam Andhra Pradesh .  The temple also provides its spiritual aura as ‘Kailash of the South’  in Shri Shaila Mountain

2- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga:  A beautiful temple located in Sahyadri region of Pune in  Maharashtra . River Bhima begins from this place and provides its blessings to people. Tranquility is one word which can describe your experience here. 

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3- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga:   Nashik the city holds many spiritual faith amongst Hindus. Trimbakeshwar  jyotirlinga situated around 30 Km from Nashik City in  Maharastra . It’s also considered as the source of holy river Godavari. The river also known as ‘Gautami Ganga’    Book Your Budget Stay at Nashik  

4- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga:  Located near to Ajanta-Ellora caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. The temple also known as Kusumeswarar, Ghushmeshwar  constructed under supervision of Ahilyabai Holkar.

5- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga:   Here Lord Siva placed in an island in Narmada River at  Shivapuri Madhya Pradesh . Holds deep faith in devotees also one of the starting point for holly Narmada Parikrama . Stay tuned to my blog on Narmada Parikrama Bike Ride.

6- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga:  Also considered as part of the seven ‘Mukti-Sthal’ as per Hindu believe. Located on holy bank of Kshipra River which passes through deep Mahakal Forest in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh

7- Somnath Jyotirlinga: Considered to be one of first Jyotirlinga, Historically this temple was destroyed and rebuild multiple times. Located in Kathiawad district of Gujarat also known as Prabhas Kshetra .

8-  Nageshvara ( Nageswar) Jyotirlinga: The Nagnath Temple located coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat.  There is a special believe about this jyotirlinga temple is, its protects from poisons and provides liberation from all forms of poisons.

9- Kedareshwar (Kedarnath) Jjyotirlinga: Popularly known as Kedarnath located on the holiest Rudra Himalayan range in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand-The land of Gods: Dev-Bhoomi . The name of mountain is Kedar at around 12000ft height, Kedarnath also forms a part famous Chardham in Uttarakhand along with Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

10- Visweswara (Kashi Vishwanath)  Jyotirlinga: Located on bank of River Ganga in the holy city of Varanasi , traditionally known as Kashi. You can experience magical evening at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi.

11- Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga: Its believed worshiping Lord Vaidyanath, one can attain salvation. The temple is also known as  Vaijnath temple located  at Deogarh in Jharkhand .

12- Rameshwar Jyotirlinga: Located off the Sethu coast of Tamil Nadu in Rameshwaram . A prominent mention in Ramayana makes this place more popular along with its unique architecture on shore on Hind Mahasagar

One can also do all 12 Jytirlinga darshan in 2 phase consider 7 in Phase 1 and remaining 5 in phase 2. Below 7 Jyotirlinga can be combined together based on its proximity as one phase.

• Somnath Jyotirlinga
• Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
• Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
• Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
• Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
• Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
• Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

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12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Tour – A Complete Guide

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The 12 Jyotirlinga darshan tour(also called  Dwadasa Jyotirlinga tours) takes you to 12 must-visit pilgrimage destinations for every Hindu or a true believer of Shiva irrespective of religion and culture. Lord Shiva, the ascetic yogi from Mount Kailasa, resides on Earth in the form of Lingam that holds special significance for his followers.

12 Jyotirlinga Darshan

Out of the lingas found in almost every Hindu temple, twelve are considered truly auspicious as they represent Shiva as the endless pillar of divine light (Jyoti) or Jyotirlinga (also called Jyotirling or Jyotirlingam).

We bring you the systematically planned itineraries to these Shiva abodes or Jyotirlinga Temples with the focus on saving your time and cost and by arranging the best in accommodations, transportation, and guides and assisting in making them the heart-warming spiritual journeys.

We prefer to call a journey to these temples of Lord Shiva as 12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package

12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Stories

Shiva first appeared as Jyotirlinga to settle down the dispute between Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma over supremacy. Later, the supreme God, acknowledging the tough penances or devotions of his followers or as a testimony to important events, manifested as Jyotirlinga in India at 12 different places. There are popular legends and myths associated with each one of them. The Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram from the ancient Hindu scriptures describes 12 Jyotirlinga names,12 Jyotirlinga locations, and the significance of 12 Jyotirlinga. Our experts have clubbed these places in different itineraries for convenient 12 Jyotirlinga darshan and worship.

12 Jyotirlinga Darshan List

Here is detailed information about the 12 Jyotirlinga in the form of 12 Jyotirlinga list with the best time to visit each.

• Somnath– Revered as the first Jyotirlinga in the 12 Jyotirlinga Mantra , it is located in Gujarat and is best visited between October-March.
• Nageshwar– Another Jyotirlinga in Gujarat, it is also best visited between October-March.
• Kedarnath – It is located in the state of Uttarakhand and counted among the Chota Char Dham destinations of Uttarakhand state in North India. It opens only for six months from April-end to November-start (call us on 8527255991 for more details as the dates for this Jyotirlinga are not the same for successive years. Online booking for Helicopter tickets for Kedarnath can be done on the link https://kedarnath-helicopter-booking.triptochardham.com/  ).
• Kashi Vishwanath – The most sacred in the Jyotirlinga list , it is located on the bank of River Ganga in the holiest Hindu city Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The best time to visit is October-March.(Online booking for morning Aarti at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple can be done on the temple’s official website on the link_ https://shrikashivishwanath.org  )
• Mahakaleshwar– It is located in Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh and can be visited during winters from October till March. Bookings for Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple can be made online on the link_ http://dic.mp.nic.in/Ujjain/mahakal/default.aspx  .
• Omkareshwar– Situated on an Om-shaped island, Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is in the state of Madhya Pradesh. October-March is the best time to visit it.
• Trimbakeshwar – This Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra is among the three located in the state. Prefer to visit it during October-March.
• Grishneshwar – Another Jyotirlinga Temple in Maharashtra, it must also be visited during October-March due to pleasant weather.
• Bhimashankar– The last in the list of Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra, it attracts most visitors from October-March.
• Baidyanath –October-March is the right time to visit this Shiva shrine located in Jharkhand.
• Mallikarjuna – Also called Srisailam, it is in the state of Andhra Pradesh. September-March is the right time to be there.
• Rameshwaram – The southernmost Jyotirlinga is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and can be visited from October-April. ( Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari tour package can be booked by sending an inquiry on [email protected])

“For any query related to the 12 Jyotirlinga tour package call us on 8527255991/95.”

Why Choose Waytoindia’s 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Tour or 12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package?

Apart from arranging the best in hotel rooms and local transport, we guide you about the important customs and rituals at each of the 12 Jyotirlinga.

Our guides may also help you in performing pujas and aartis, thereby saving a lot of time and hassles. You may also customize the itineraries to include other nearby attractions, depending on the time and budget available to you.

For booking 12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package you may visit us on the link_ https://www.waytoindia.com/12-jyotirlinga-tour-package .

12 Jyotirlinga Darshan in One Year: A Unique Tour Programme

We at Waytoindia.com organize a unique tour program which we prefer to call as 12 Jyotirlinga in One Year.

This program enrolls the Shiv Bhakts for a year-long program in which every month or alternate month we organize a tour to one or more Jyotirlingas, such that, for one complete year, the Shiv Bhakts are able to complete their 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra.

The best part of this initiative is that while someone who has not even started their Jyotirlinga Yatra can do all the 12 Jyotirlinga in a year, others who might have been to one or more of the Jyotirlingas can choose the once which are still not done and only join for those Jyotirlingas which they have still not visited.

Since the calendar of tours is shared well in advance, the Yatris can plan their travel accordingly.

In case you are desirous of joining our 12 Jyotirlinga in one year program, you may write to us on [email protected] and we would enroll for the upcoming 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan tours.

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One of the most eminent destinations of Shiva worshippers, the Jyotirlinga tour is considered to be one of the most acclaimed divine yatras on which every Hindu devout wants to embark at least once in their entire life span. However, the magical land of India is dotted with 64 pious Jyotirlingas yet only 12 of them are counted as the most significant abodes of Lord Shiva. Being located in different cities and different directions of the country, a devotee can’t cover all these holy abodes so it is mostly found that the devotees with hectic schedules cover 5 Jyotirlingas.

One who thinks of covering 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Tour needs to be physically and mentally fit as this is a month-long journey.

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Covering Jyotirlinga Tour from North India

Those who are coming from North India can commence their Jyotirlinga tour from Kedarnath in Uttarakhand and next move towards Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh. The third stopover of this journey is Baidyanath Temple at Deoghar in Jharkhand and then from there after covering a huge distance of almost 920 km you will arrive at Madhya Pradesh, the city popular as home to two important Shiva abodes i.e. Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar. Next, you will be driving towards Maharashtra, the city housing 3 revered Shiva shrines located in 3 different regions of the state viz. Bhimashankar in Pune, Grineshwar Temple at Ellora, and Trimbakeshwar in Nashik. In this way, you have completed three-fourths of your Jyotirlinga tour and now you will proceed towards Gujarat, the westernmost state in India. Here you can do the philosophy at Somnath and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Yatra . Now, your next journey takes you to the Southern region of India like Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram.

Route Map : Kedarnath – Kashi Vishwanath Temple – Baidyanath – Mahakaleshwar – Omkareshwar – Grishneshwar – Bhimashankar – Tryambakeshwar – Somnath – Nageshwar – Mallikarjuna – Rameshwaram

Covering Jyotirlinga from South India

If you are the one residing in South India and looking to cover the revered Jyotirlinga Darshan then commence your journey from Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram and ascend the tour to Mallikarjuna. One needs to cover a total distance of 1020 km to reach from one segment to the other. Once you are done with these sacred sites continue your drive towards Maharashtra, the state housing 3 sacred and highly significant Jyotirlingas i.e. Bhimashankar in Pune, Grineshwar Temple established in Aurangabad, and Trimbakeshwar in Nashik. From here you go straight to Madhya Pradesh to visit Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain and Omkareshwar Jyotirlingas Yatra . The next destination on the trip is Gujarat where you can cover the next two sacred Shiva shrines Somnath and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Now, this is the time to drive towards the beautiful and green Himalayan state of Uttarakhand where you get to visit Kedarnath Dham, and straight from there drive towards Varanasi to seek the blessings at Kashi Vishwanath and conclude this spiritual journey with your visit to Baidyanath Temple in Deogarh.

Route Map : Rameshwaram – Mallikarjuna – Bhimashankar – Grishneshwar – Trimbakeshwar – Omkareshwar – Mahakaleshwar – Somnath – Nageshwar – Kedarnath – Baidyanath – Kashi Vishwanath.

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Planning Jyotirlinga tour from West India

If you reside in the western region of India, then you can start your Jyotirlinga darshan tour from Nageshwar, and then after covering a certain distance in the same state you get to visit Somnath in the Saurashtra region. Once you are done with these holy sites in Gujarat you will be covering the next state that houses three Jyotirlingas i.e. Bhimashankar in Pune, Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, and Grineshwar in Aurangabad. Now from Maharashtra, you will be covering a distance of almost 710 km to reach Madhya Pradesh, the state housing Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar Jyotirlingas. First, you will be visiting Omkareshwar Temple which is located on the gorgeous Shivpuri Island, and then from there drive towards Ujjain to visit the next holy site in the city. Madhya Pradesh tour is then followed by your trip to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Lord Kedar then covers a few hundred km distances and reaches Varanasi to pay homage at Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Baidyanath Temple in Jharkhand is the next destination in the circuit and your Jyotirlinga pilgrimage tour concludes by driving toward the South where you can visit Mallikarjuna and Ramanathaswamy Temple.

Route Map : Nageshwar – Somnath – Trimbakeshwar – Bhimashankar – Grishneshwar – Omkareshwar – Mahakaleshwar – Baidyanath – Kashi Vishwanath – Kedarnath – Mallikarjuna – Rameshwaram

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Covering Jyotirlinga tour from East India

One who is commencing their journey from the Eastern region of India shall visit Baidyanath Temple in Jharkhand first and then move towards Varanasi to cover the popular Kashi Vishwanath Temple? After traveling for almost 1500 km you will arrive at Uttarakhand which is packed with the astounding Kedarnath Temple tucked at 3584 meters above sea level. Madhya Pradesh falls next in this spiritual yatra where you can cover Omkareshwar at Shivpuri Island and Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. However, this is not going to be a short distance journey as Madhya Pradesh is almost 616 km from Varanasi. It is easy to move towards Maharashtra from here so ace up your shoes to drive to this city housing 3 sacred Shiva sites that are named Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, and Grishneshwar where all located in three different hallowed sites. Your trip to Maharashtra is followed by your drive towards Gujarat, the westernmost state of the country which is dotted with Nageshwar and Somnath Jyotirlingas. Once you are done with your puja rituals at these shrines in the city you will start your journey to the last destination of Jyotilinga Yatra i.e. South India which is home to Ramanathswamy Temple and Mallikarjuna Temple. This is how your spiritual trip ends and by now your soul and mind must have dwelled in the spiritual bliss of Lord Shiva.

Route Map : Baidyanath – Kashi Vishwanath – Kedarnath – Mahakaleshwar – Omkareshwar – Grishneshwar – Bhimashankar – Trimbakeshwar – Nageshwar – Somnath – Mallikarjuna – Rameshwaram

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12 Jyotirlinga Darshan

Duration : 18 Nights / 19 Days

Destination Covered : Pune – Bhimashankar – Shirdi – Shani Shingnapur – Aurangabad – Grishneshwar – Nashik - Trimbakeshwar – Mumbai – Porbandar – Dwarka – Somnath – Mumbai – Indore – Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar - Omkareshwar – Indore – Hyderabad – Srisailam – Hyderabad – Madurai – Rameshwaram – Delhi – Haridwar – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Haridwar – Varanasi – Deogarh – Baidyanath – Basuki Nath – Patna

An Introduction

As per Hindu mythology, there are 12 Jyotirlingas that are said to be manifested by Lord Shiva himself. The 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan tour takes to the sacred places which act as the holy abode of the linga. Paying homage at the holy shrines of the almighty helps you to wash away all your sins and attain salvation. During the 20 days’ tour, you will be seeking the blessings of the Lord while cherishing the spiritual sojourn. It’s a deeply spiritual journey that brings you closer to God and lets you soak-in the divine aura. Plan a trip and get all your wishes granted. Besides exploring the popular pilgrimage destinations in India, you will be enjoying sightseeing during the course of the tour.

Note: This is just a suggested itinerary of the 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan indicative of what could be possible. We customize the Jyotirlinga package for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a Jyotirlinga Yatra package to suit your need for a spiritual trip.

• Participate in the puja ceremony at Bhimashankar
• Explore Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur
• Pray at Grishneshwar Mahadev Jyotirlinga
• Worship at the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
• Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple
• Attend Abhisheka ceremony at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
• Early morning visit to Somnath temple
• Visit the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain
• Pay a visit to Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
• Witness the Abhishekam ceremony of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
• Visit the architectural gem of Madurai- Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Mani Darshan and Kund Snan at Rameshwaram temple
• Visit Rudraprayag- Confluence of Mandakini River and Alaknanda River
• Attend Evening Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
• Attend Pooja ceremony at Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
• Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
• Pay a visit to Babadham Jyotirlinga Temple
• Worship at the Basukinath Temple

On your arrival in Pune, start your drive to Bhimashankar. During the road trip, just roll down the windows, play your favorite music, and enjoy the views of beautiful landscapes along with the breathtaking views. After you reach Bhimashankar, complete your check-in formalities at the respective hotel and unwind.

Visit the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple, which is one of the 12 very important Jyotirlingas in India. The temple is an ancient shrine located in the Sahyadri hills and displays the classical constructions in the Nagara style of architecture, the temple is a gem of ancient Vishwakarma sculptors. The excellence of the temple is enhanced by the greenery all around.

You can also plan a visit to the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary in the evening where you will get a chance to see Indian Giant Squirrels also known as Malabar Giant Squirrels and endangered species of birds. You can explore more and witness the beauty of nature, amazing waterfalls, and dense woodlands. Back to the hotel after sightseeing.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhimashankar.

On the second day of the auspicious journey enjoy your breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Shirdi which is situated at a distance of around 183 km from the holy place Bhimashankar.

Shirdi is a famous town in Maharashtra, in western India. Shirdi is well known as the ancient home of Sai Baba, who was a spiritual leader. As a major pilgrimage site, a huge number of devotees all around the world come to seek the blessings of Sai Baba. On your arrival at Shirdi, also pay a visit to Samadhi Mandir, Khandoba Temple, and Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Complex. Later, drive another 65 km to reach Shani Shingnapur. 

Shani Shingnapur Temple is dedicated to Lord Shani Dev and according to the Hindu faith, Shani Dev is recognized as the God of Justice. You have to follow some regulations for visiting this pious temple. It is strictly advised that you must wear Dotar/Dhoti (a garment worn by male Hindus, consisting of a piece of material tied around the waist and extending to cover most of the legs) to enter the temple premises. Also, you will get an amazing experience after reaching this city. This city holds an unusual fact or probably in the world that no house has any doors here.

In the evening, drive to Aurangabad. On arrival check-in at the hotel. The rest of the time is at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Aurangabad.

On day 3rd, early morning, leave for a visit to 'Grishneshwar Temple'. The word Grishneshwar means "lord of compassion". The holy temple also is known as the Dhushmeshwar Temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The temple has a popular South-Indian architecture design. The temple is made up of red-colored stones and occupies an area of 44,400 square feet. Owning a spellbound architecture, the shrine casts a spell on the visitors. Praising in the temple is a soul-soothing experience. Our past says the temple was re-constructed by the grandfather of Shivaji (Maloji Bhosale) in the 16th century and later again by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century. 

After visiting this temple, drive towards Nashik, a city in Maharashtra. Nashik city is settled on the bank of the Godavari River denoting a great mythological, traditional, cultural, and social importance. The city is renowned for its links to the “Ramayana” epic poem earlier this city was known as 'Panchavati' before the Ramayana era.

If you get some free time then you can explore the local markets and the famous shopping streets of Nashik, you can buy many souvenirs such as handicrafts, brass statues, silver items, and ancient copper remains. You can also buy a good quality of grapes here.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Nashik.

On the 4th day of the 12 Jyotirlinga tour, enjoy your breakfast in the morning and check out from the hotel. Head towards Trimbakeshwar. The Trimbakeshwar Temple is situated at a distance of about 28 km from Nashik city. The temple was built by the third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao on the site of an ancient temple. It is one of the 12 divine Jyotirlinga, devoted to Lord Shiva. The Jyotirlinga positioned here has its three appearances embracing Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Rudra.

The Godavari flowing out from the majestic Brahmagiri hills enhances the importance of this pious temple, according to Hindu religion it is believed that it is the birthplace of Lord Ganesha, known as a place of Tri-Sandhya Gayatri.

Later drive to the dream city of India, Mumbai. On arrival, you will get an assisted transfer to the hotel. Relax and unwind at the hotel if you get the time then must explore the local markets of Mumbai and do not miss out to try the local street food.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Mumbai.

Enjoy your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Mumbai airport to catch a flight for Porbandar.    On landing at Porbandar airport, check-in at the hotel and relax. After that you will be assisted to visit Dwarka for Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. In Hindu religion, there is a book called Shiva Purana in that book the story behind the making of this holy temple and religious facts are jotted. 

Photography is strictly prohibited inside the temple but you can click amazing pictures outside the main temple.

The large garden including a pond and the 25 m tall marvelous statue of Lord Shiva are the major parts of the attraction. After seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva return to the respective hotel or if you get some leisure time you can explore the local markets in Dwarka.

Back to Porbandar for an overnight stay.

On day 6th enjoy your early morning breakfast and start your drive to Somnath. It is a major pilgrimage and tourist place of Gujarat. Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is believed to be the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. The Somnath Temple is located in Prabhas Patan near Junagadh in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat. The Triveni Maha Sangam confluence of three rivers - Kapila, Hiran, and Saraswati- is a stone's throw away from this pious temple. 

The temple has a tragic history, it is said that the temple was looted and destroyed seventeen times by rulers like Mahmud Ghazni, Alauddin Khilji, and Aurangzeb.

The construction of this temple is in the Chalukya style of architecture the temple's impressive architecture holds elaborate carvings, silver doors, an important Nandi idol, and the central Shiva linga. Somnath temple is now a great masterpiece of the Chalukya style of architecture. The temple's striking architecture includes elaborate carvings, silver doors, an important Nandi idol, and the central Shiva linga. Pay homage, attend the aarti and seek the blessing of Lord Shiva.

After visiting the sacred temple return back to Porbandar. Overnight stay at the hotel in Porbandar.

On day 7th, enjoy your delicious breakfast and complete your check out formalities from the hotel and then head towards the Porbandar Airport. After arriving at the airport, catch your flight for Indore via Mumbai .  On your arrival in Indore, head towards Ujjain which is an ancient city situated nearby the Kshipra River in the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

In ancient times, this city was known as Ujjayini. According to the Mahabharata Ujjayani was the capital of Avanti Kingdom. Ujjain is a renowned Hindu pilgrimage destination famous for its centuries-old Mahakaleshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. After paying the homage at the pious Mahakaleshwar Temple, you will be driven to the hotel for check-in after completing the formalities, relax for some time and visit the local market of Ujjain.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Ujjain.

On day 8th, leave at 3:00 A.M in the early morning and head straight towards the Mahakaleshwar Temple to attend the sacred Bhasm Aarti. It is the first ritual obeyed every day at the temple. The Bhasm Aarti is done to wake Lord Shiva. 

After attending the aarti, return to the hotel for your delicious breakfast after that complete the check-out formalities and get ready to visit Omkareshwar. The famous and sacred Omkareshwar Temple is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva, it is also among one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. The temple is located on an island named Mandhata which is also known as Shivapuri in the Narmada River. The shape of the island is said to be like the Hindu symbol 'Om'. Omkareshwar is the most visited religious tourism place in Madhya Pradesh. After reaching, complete the check-in formalities and unwind yourself at the respective hotel. Visit the Omkareshwar Temple in the evening and attend the charming Aarti.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Omkareshwar.

Participate in the Abhishekam ceremony early in the morning at the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and seek the blessing of Lord Shiva. Get back to the hotel for breakfast, after that complete the check out from the respective hotel and begin your trip to Indore. You will be transferred to the Indore airport. Board your flight to Hyderabad.

On your arrival at Hyderabad, begin your drive to Srisailam. This town is located in Kurnool district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and Srisailam is most famous for Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple which is snuggled on the Nallamala Hills. It is dedicated to the God of destruction, Lord Shiva. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga   is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

After reaching, continue for a visit to the beautiful Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga   Temple. This famous temple is also known as Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple or Srisailam Temple. It is one of the most visited temples by devotees of the Shiva across the country. Pay homage, attend the grand aarti in the evening and seek the blessing of Lord Shiva.

Overnight stay at the pre-booked hotel in Srisailam.

Revisit the pious Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple in the early morning to attend the Abhishekam ceremony. Seek blessings from Lord Shiva and get back to the hotel to enjoy the delicious breakfast. After that, check out from the respective hotel. Later, start your drive back to Hyderabad. After reaching, check-in at the hotel and unwind for some hours and utilize the rest of your time to visit the most famous attractions in Hyderabad such as Charminar, Birla Mandir, and Salarjung Museum. If you are interested in shopping then explore the local markets to buy souvenirs like Hyderabadi Pearls, Kalamkari Fabrics, Lac Bangles, handicrafts, etc. You can also relish sumptuous Indian meals at the famous restaurants around the city to settle your cravings.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Hyderabad.

On day 11th, wake up early morning freshen up and enjoy your breakfast and complete the check-out formalities. You will be driven to the airport. After reaching the airport, catch your flight to Madurai. An ancient city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu located on the Vaigai River. This city is famous for its ancient temples built in the Dravidian style of architecture by the Pandyan and Madurai Nayak emperors. Madurai is the most prominent site and renowned as a major hub of Hindu pilgrimage. Along with many famous temples, this city is also a major industrial and educational hub in South Tamil Nadu. A large number of travelers visit Madurai to explore this ancient city. 

On arrival at Madurai, visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple. The temple is devoted to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva. Seek the blessings of the Goddess Meenakshi, continue to the road to Rameshwaram, the drive time to reach this island is about 4 hours.

On reaching, check-into the hotel and relax. Then, visit the popular Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples; this Hindu temple is solely dedicated to Lord Shiva located on Rameswaram Island in the state of Tamil Nadu.

The most famous thing about this temple is that it has the largest hallway anywhere in India, it is spread across over an area of 15 acres including tall Gopurams, huge walls. There is a huge pillared corridor that is around 1220 meters in length. It is believed that inside the premises of this holy temple there are 22 wells and water from each well tastes different.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Rameshwaram.

On day 12th, visit the temple for Mani Darshan. Proceed for the rituals of Kund snan and feel blessed. Also, attend the beautiful Abhishekam ceremony at the Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Temple and seek blessings of Lord Shiva. After that, return to the hotel and enjoy the delicious breakfast. Complete your check-out formalities and start your return journey to Madurai by road. After reaching Madurai city drive straight to Madurai airport and board the flight for Delhi.

After reaching Delhi, you will have an assisted transfer to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and relax. Delhi is the capital of India and is a huge metropolitan city. Delhi is renowned for its tourist attractions, delicious foods, and several local markets. As it is the national capital of India, you can explore places like Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, and India gate. If you are interested in history you can visit major ancient tourist spots such as Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, and many other spots. If your body and mind permit you then you should explore the local markets in Delhi to buy amazing souvenirs for your loved ones.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

On day 13th, complete your check out formalities after breakfast and head towards Haridwar. It is an ancient city and significant Hindu pilgrimage place located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The place is famous for its several largest sacred Ghats (bathing steps) where numerous devotees across the country come to take a dip in the holy River Ganges.

It's believed that taking a dip in the holy Har Ki Pauri relieves you of all your sins. Haridwar is a well-known Hindu temple town and renowned for the world-famous Kumbh Mela which is hosted once in every twelve years, where millions of visitors from all over the country gather to take a din in the holy Ganges.

After arriving at Haridwar, complete your check-in formalities and do visit the famous Chandi Devi, a temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi which is nestled on the top of the Neel Parvat on the Eastern point of the Shivalik Hills, Also, visit the Mansa Devi Temple which is located on Bilwa Parvat (mountain) in the same mountain chain. This holy temple is devoted to goddess Mansa Devi. To reach these famous temples you have to take a cable car (Ticket has to purchase directly). Enjoy the beautiful scenery while riding the cable car. After the thrilling day, connect at Ganga Ghat in the evening to witness the beautiful Ganga Aarti. Famous nearby tourist towns like Rishikesh and Devprayag are also well connected to Haridwar.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Haridwar.

On day 14th enjoy your breakfast and complete your check out formalities and drive to Guptkashi. The is located on the western banks of River Mandakini at an altitude of 1,319 meters in the Kedar-khanda, in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. Guptkashi is renowned for its ancient Vishwanath Temple devoted to Lord Shiva, which is similar to the one in Varanasi. Pay homage and seek the blessing of Lord Shiva.

In your leisure time, you can visit some other popular tourist attractions such as Vishwanath Temple, Manikarnika Kund, Ardhanarishwar Temple, Gaurikund, Ukhimath, and Chopta. Witness the beautiful scenery of Guptkashi and enjoy the pleasant climate.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Guptkashi.

On day 15th have your early morning breakfast and head to Phata Helipad by road. Board the helicopter to Kedarnath, while flying on a high altitude enjoy the breathtaking views of mountains and rivers. On your arrival at the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple, you will be presented with priority tickets.

Kedarnath Temple is settled on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River. The holy temple of Kedarnath was built by the Pandava brothers of the great Hindu epic, Mahabharata, and later revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. It is believed that this holy temple is around 3000 years old. According to legends, the Jyotirlinga is the humped form of Lord Shiva disguised as a bull. 

It is one of the Char Dham destinations as well as one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Spend a few hours in darshan at the Kedarnath temple. Apart from its spiritual significance and virtue, enjoy the natural environment of this majestic place. It is enclosed by snow-capped and towering mountains and has the beautiful Mandakini River flowing in front of it.

After the holy Darshan, return to Phata via Helicopter, where your vehicle waits for you to take you back to the hotel.

On the day 16th enjoy the early morning delicious breakfast and start your drive back to Haridwar. On arrival touch the pious land and seek some blessings. Haridwar is a remarkable tourist destination located at the foothills of the Himalayas. Every place of this serene spiritual city emits positivity. Say goodbye to this holy town and get transferred to the Haridwar railway station to catch the train for Varanasi.

After reaching the Varanasi railway station around noon, you will get an assisted transfer to the hotel. Complete your check-in formalities and relax.

Varanasi is popularly known as ‘The City of Light’ is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This city is recognized as the religious center of India, This divine city attracts many travelers all around the world. People from various states of India visit here to perform many Hindu rituals. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that after the death of an individual if funeral rites are performed here then the pure soul attains Moksha (it refers to freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth).

Along the winding streets of the city, there are about more than 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath which is also dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city has more than 88 Ghats. Most of the Ghats are made for bathing and puja ceremony Ghats, while two Ghats are used particularly as cremation sites.

Move to take part in the great evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat you will find a magnetic charm at the pious Ghat. The magnificent Ganga Aarti starts just after dusk, as darkness begins to spread all over. As the aarti begins, saffron-clad priests take their positions at the platform and raise huge heavy brass lamps in honor of the River Goddess.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

To enjoy a little bit more, then wake up early before the sun rises and enjoy the morning boat ride on the River Ganges with fresh cool air and beautiful Ghat views. Watch the world awake with the sun, as people make way to the Ghats for daily rituals. Have a delightful breakfast and complete your check out formalities. After that can continue for visits to the holy temples. Begin your sightseeing with Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas, Birla Mandir, Sankat Mochan, Visalakshi, and Annapurneshwari, etc. 

The highlight of the day is Shri Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga   Temple, one of the revered 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most renowned temples in Varanasi, also known as the Golden temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was constructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Indore. 

After seeking the blessings of Lord Kashi Vishwanath, leave for a trip to Sarnath, around 10 km away from Varanasi city. Sarnath is a Buddhist pilgrim spot, the city is famous for being the first place where Lord Buddha preached for the first time after gaining enlightenment. Later, kings who followed Buddhism like King Ashoka built a lot of stupas and structures here that are focused on Buddhism. The remarkable remains and modern temple will draw you towards the past. The exceptional treasures of this place are Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi, and also the Dharnek stupas.

After visiting the various holy temples and famous attractions, in the evening, get assisted transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the overnight train for Deogarh.

Upon arrival in Deogarh, check into the pre-booked hotel and relax till you get fully charged. Later, leave for a visit to Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga also known as Vaidyanatha Jyotirlinga temple or Baidyanath Dham. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in Deogarh in the Santhal Parganas division of the state of Jharkhand. Overlooking the Mayurakshi River this holy town is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site.

As per Hindu mythology, the demon king Ravana is popularly known as Lankesh or Dashaanan praised Lord Shiva to get the blessings. Ravana offered his ten heads one after another to Shiva as a tribute. Pleased with this, Shiva descended to this place to cure Ravana who was wounded. As Lord Shiva represented himself as a doctor, he is introduced as Vaidhya which means doctor. From this perspective of Lord Shiva, the temple procures its name.

Visit this holy temple to take part in the rituals of Abhishekam and Puja Archana and seek the blessing of baba Bholenath. In Shravan month thousands of devotees from the different states of India come here to pay homage.

Later, move to Basukinath, it is a city and a stated area in Dumka district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. After reaching the city, pay a visit to Basukinath Temple. It is one of the ancient temples in the area and said to be the court of Baba Bhole Nath, at Basukinath Dham, the Shiv and Parvati temple are just in front of each other.

There are many other small temples inside the premises where you can seek the mighty blessings of Gods and Goddesses. The best time to visit this temple is during the Shravana (a month in the Hindu calendar). The place is crowded with devotees during this time. After darshan, return to the hotel, and if time allows, then attend the evening aarti or visit some of the nearby attractions such as Naulakha Temple, Nandan Hill, etc.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Finally, it's time to say goodbye to Deogarh before leaving the hotel, wake up early in the morning and visit the temple to attend the morning aarti at the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple. Seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and get a return to your hotel to enjoy your delightful breakfast.

On the very last day of your holy trip complete your check-out formalities and proceed to explore the local markets. Buy many souvenirs for your loved ones such as handloom decorative, handloom fabric, handloom saree, handloom textiles, beautiful bangles, etc. Do not forget to buy the specialty of this holy town, buy the popular sweets of Deogarh-'Peda' - It is a type of milk-based sweet-meat purchased by a large number of visitors. A visitor to Deogarh must not miss it.

Later, avail the transfer to the Patna airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

FAQs on 12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package

Ques: What are the temple timings of 12 Jyotirlingas?

Ans: The Darshan time of the Jyotirlinga temples are from 5.00 AM to 9.30 PM.

Ques: What are Abhisheka's timings?

Ans: The Abhishek can be done from 5:30 A.M to 2:00 P.M. While in the Bhimashankar Temple, the Abhishek can be done up to 5:00 P.M on all Monday's, Pradosh, Mahashivratri, Shravan mass, and Kartik mass.

Ques: How many Jyotirlinga are there in Maharashtra?

Ans: Maharashtra has 3 Jyotirlingas out of 12 Jyotirlingas namely Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, and Grishneshwar. There are two more Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra which are hidden, namely Aundha Nagnath and Parli Vaijnath.

Ques: Which Jyotirlinga temple is the most important out of 12 Jyotirlingas?

Ans: Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is one of the most prominent Jyotirlingas out of 12 Jyotirlingas.

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18 Nights 19 day 12 Jyotirlingas tour takes you to the sacred shrines which act as the holy adobe of the Linga. It is believed that paying homage at the holy shrines of Lord Shiva helps you to wash away your all sins and attain salvation. It is a spiritual journey of Hindus that brings them one step closer to god. According to legends, there is a total of 64 jyotirlingas temples, only 12 of them are presumed to be very auspicious and highly revered among them. In this tour, you will be covering Maharashtra, Gujrat, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. After visiting these jyotirlingas you will become calm, chaste, and pure. It is also believed that your wishes will be fulfilled after visiting these sacred places of Lord Shiva. So Let’s plan a trip, where your all wishes will get granted. You will not only visit the 12th Jyotirlingas in the different parts of India, but you will also explore many other important temples and tourist attractions with different types of environment, geological conditions, and cultures.

Visit of 12 sacred Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.

05 storied Dwarkadheesh Temple.

Explore the beaches of Dwarka and Rameshwaram. Explore the tourist destination in Bombay.

Visit of 08 states by road, Train, air.

Experience the boat ride on river Ganges inVaranasi.

Shirdi Sai Temple and Shani Singnapur

Madurai Meenakshi temple.

Kedarnath Temple visit by Helicopter.

02 Overnight train Journey during the tour.

True experience diverse Indian cultures, life style and marvelous architecture of temples

Upon arrival from Jamnagar Airport, you will be transferred by road to Dwarka. Dwarka is one of the most ancient cities of India and it is a very famous pilgrimage site for Hindu because of its temples. Dwarka is located on the confluence of Gomti River and Arab Ocean On arrival you will check-in your hotel and later visit the Ancient Dwarkadish Temple, this temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and here you will darshan a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna. According to legend, this temple was built by the grandson of Krishna, Vajranbha, over the presidential palace of Lord Krishna. The temple structure is supported by 72 pillars and its height almost 80 meters. The Jagat Mandir is the main sanctum of the temple and it has also a hall for the devotees and the hall roof is supported by 60 pillars. After having the Darshan of the temple and you can participate in every prayer. Overnight at hotel.

Early morning you will Nageshwar Jyotirlina and attend the Abhishek prayer in the temple. Post breakfast drive by road to Somnath. On arrival you will check-in your hotel and later Somnath Jyotilinga Temple, which is the part of 12 th Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Here you will see magnificent architecture of Temple. After visiting you will attend the evening prayer ceremony at the Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Early morning you will visit Somanth temple and attend Morning Prayer. Post breakfast, check-out from your hotel and later you will be transfer to Diu airport in time for your flight to Bombay. On arrival you will check-in your hotel and rest of the day at your leisure or you can visit some tourist destinations like Gateway of India, Marine drive, Siddi Vinayak temple, Prince of wales museum and, local markets. Overnight stay at hotel.

Post breakfast check-out from your hotel and drive by road to Bhimashankar. Bhimashankar is a major Hindu pilgrimage place, which is located 200kms north from Bombay. Bhimashankar is an old shrine and one the 12 Jyotirlingas and it is also the source of Bhima River. On arrival, you will check-in your hotel and later visit Bhimashankar Temple. The architecture of this temple is a composite of old and new structures. Here you will see the different types of ancient sculptors of Vishwakarma. This temple's mains sanctum is located at a lower level. After visiting the temple, you will be visiting the Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary. This park is hosts many wild animals like leopard, Jackal, and Indian Pangolin. Here you will find Indian giant squirrel, which we couldn't find in another wildlife sanctuary. It is also important for the species of birds like spotted eagle, small sunbird, black eagle and grey hornbill. Overnight at hotel.

Post breakfast drive by road to Nashik and visit Trimbakeshwar temple, which is just 30kms before from Nashik city. On arrival, you will be visiting Trimbakeshwar Temple, which is dedicated to Lord shiva and it is also the part 12th Jyotirlinga temple. After visiting the Trimbakeshwar Temple drive by road to Shirdi. On arrival you will check-in your hotel and evening visit Shirdi Sai Temple. Shirdi Sai Temple one of the most visited temples in India and it attacks millions of Hindu devotees every year from the different part of the world. Devotees come here see the blessing of Sai Baba, it is said that Sai baba compete the wish of their every devotees and people come to visit here so many times. Pay homage at the Shridi Sai Temple and attend the evening prayer ceremony. You can also visit some other temples likes Khandoba, Samadi Mandir etc. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and later drive early by road to Shani Shansignapur, it is just 02 hours drive away from Shirdi and it is very important to visit Shani Shingapur temple after having the Darshan of Shirdi Sai Baba. It is known for as the home of Lord Shaneshwara ( Shani Mahadev). This town is also famous for not having the door of most homes. After having the Darshan of Shani Temple, you will drive by road to Aurangabad en- route visit Grishneshwar Temple. This temple is one the 12th Joyithilinga of lord Shiva. The men are allowed to enter the main sanctum without a shirt and you will have to remove your leather shoes, belt, and purse. After having the Darsham of Grishneshwar Temple, drive to Aurangabad. On arrival you will check-in your hotel and rest of the day free at hotel or you can visit Aurangabad caves and Bibi Ka Makbara. Overnight at hotel.

Post breakfast check-out from your hotel and you will be transfer to Aurangabad airport in time for your flight to Indore which will be via connecting Bombay. On arrival from Indore airport you will drive by road to Ujjain. On arrival you will check-in your hotel and later visit Mahakaleshwat Temple. Attend the Bhasam Aarti. Overnight at hotel.

Post breakfast drive to Omkareshwar, Omkarshwar is located on the bank of Narmada river and it is one of the 12th Jyotirlingas shrines of Lord Shiva. This Temple is located on the Island, one part of Island is called Omkareshwar and 2nd part is called Amareshwar On arrival you wil be visiting Omkareshwar Temple and having the darshan of main Jyotirlings and attend the prayer ceremony at Temple. After visiting temple return back to your hotel in Indore. Overnight at hotel.

Post breakfast check-out from your hotel and transfer to Indore airport in time for your flight to Hyderabad. On arrival from Hyderabad airport, you will transfer by road to Srisailam. Srisailam is located 230kms south from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh states. This temple is located near to Srisailam Tiger reserve. On arrival, you will check-in your hotel and later you visit Malikarjunga Jyotirlinga temple and attend the evening prayer ceremony. You can also visit some nearby temples and take a boat ride in Srisailam Dam which is built on Krishna River. Overnight at hotel

Morning breakfast at hotel and later check-out drive by road to Hyderabad. On arrival you will check-in your hotel and later visit Char Minar, Selarjung Museum, Hussain Sagar and taste local famous Hyderabadi Biryani. Overnight at hotel.

Post breakfast check-out from your hotel, transfer to Hyderabad airport for your flight to Madurai. On arrival you at Madurai airport you will be visiting Meenakshi Aman Temple and it is dedicated to Meenakshi, a another form of Parvati. After visiting the temple drive to Rameshwaram. On arrival you will check-in your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Early morning you will be visiting Ramesharam Jyotirlinga Temple and will be part of Mani Darshan, Samudra Snan, Kund Snan and Abhishekam. Later come back to your hotel for breakfast. Later you will be transfer to Madurai airport in time for your flight to Delhi. On arrival you will check-in your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Early morning packed breakfast from your hotel and transfer to Delhi Railway station for your train to Haridwar. On arrival from Haridwar railway station, you will be transfer directly by road to Guptakashi. You will be driven along the river Mandakini at Tilwara and enjoy the breath-taking view of snowcapped Himalayas. Guptkashi means “ Hidden Kashi” and it is said that Pandawas brothers were searching to Lord Shiva, who was hidden in Guptkashi. Guptkashi is quite a large town and it is located 50kms before from the holy shrine Kedarnath and its famous for its ancient house and temples. On arrival, you will check-in your hotel and later you will be visiting Ardh Narishwar Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and you can have a holy steam bath in Manikarnika Kund. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Post breakfast you will be transfer to Phata Helipad, from here you will be taken by helicopter to Kedarnath Temple. On arrival you will be visiting Kedarnath Temple. Kedarnath Temple is one the 12 th Jyotirlinga of lord shiva. This small valley is covered from the snow capped mountains. It is said that it was built by 05 Pandavas . Spend 2hrs to explore the Kedarnath temple and perform Puja ritual. Later you will be taken back by helicopter at Phata Helipad and return by car to Guptakashi. Overnight at hotel.

Arrivals from Varanasi Railway station transfer to your hotel and relax. This evening you will be taken to the Ganges to see the prayer ceremony. Two of the most famous ghatsManikarnika and Harishchandra are frequented by hundreds of devotees. These two ghats are famous enough not only for taking a sacred dip, but also for cremation purposes. Hindus strongly believe that anyone who dies in Varanasi and is cremated on the bank of the Ganga river achieves salvation, freeing them from this cycle of birth. You can attend many funeral pyres that burn in these ghats. Overnight at hotel.

Early in the morning we take you for a boat trip in the Ganges where you can see the sunrise. Also consider taking a bath during the boat ride as this was possible on an extended platform of the boat by the sailor of the boat. After breakfast follow the city tour of Varanasi. We take you for a city tour by visiting the famous Hindu university Benaras and the Bharat Mata temple. At the Hindu University of Benaras, interact with university students in an interactive seminar led by the University. Kashi Vishvanath Temple and Bharat Mata temple, offer the puja to the deity of the temple. Also take a stroll through the narrow streets of Varanasi. Later visit Sarnath. Sarnath has very interesting remains which consist of ancient stupas, temples and monasteries. The stupas Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi and Dharnek are exceptional. The beautifully polished lion capital of Ashoka is also very fascinating to see. There is a rich library in Sarnath with a Mula Gandha Kutir Vihara where you can see excellent frescoes by Kosetsu Nosu. In Sarnath, you can also visit the Sarnath Museum which contains some of the fine specimens of Buddhist sculpture. Evening you will be transfer to Varanasi railway station in time for your train to Deogarh. Overnight journey on Train.

After arriving at the railway station, you will be transfer to your pre-booked hotel and relax for a while. After having breakfast visit Baba Baidyanath Jyotilinga Temple and participate Ahishek of lord Shiva and perform Puja rituals. Later visit the Basukiath Temple . it is said that to be the courte of Baba Bholoe Nath. Here you will find Shiv and Parvati temple stand in the front of each other. During the evening when the gates of both temples open up, all devotees are advised to move from the gates, as it is believed that Lord Shiva and Parvati meet each other. After visiting the temple return back to Doegarh. Overnight at hotel.

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Explore The 12 Jyotirlinga Itinerary: A Spiritual Journey

Embark on a transformative expedition through India’s sacred shrines, where each step brings you closer to the mystical presence of Lord Shiva. Your spiritual quest awaits with the Jyotirlinga tour, an unparalleled pilgrimage experience that invites you to explore the divine abodes revered for centuries. These aren’t just landmarks; they’re the beating heart of spiritual enlightenment, promising a journey resonant with devotion and discovery.

Whether you are a fervent devotee or a curious traveler, this pilgrimage transcends religions and beliefs, offering an immersive encounter with the profound heritage and breathtaking landscapes of India. From the snow-clad peaks guarding Kedarnath to the serene shores that embrace Rameshwar, the 12 Jyotirlinga sites span the subcontinent, presenting a medley of experiences harmonized with divine grace. Prepare to be enchanted.

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The Essence of Embarking on The 12 Jyotirlinga Itinerary

Embarking on the 12 Jyotirlinga pilgrimage is not just about visiting ancient shrines; it’s about the spiritual significance of each holy site that you, as a devotee or curious traveler, will experience firsthand. These Jyotirlingas, literally meaning pillars of light , are believed to be the cosmic light of Lord Shiva, offering blessings and a connection to the divine that’s both powerful and profound.

Your journey through India’s varied landscape taps into a tradition of cultural immersion that’s been ongoing for centuries. Imagine yourself participating in the vibrant aarti rituals, where the air is thick with devotion, and the melodic chants transport you to a state of inner peace . As you move from one Jyotirlinga to the next, each location presents an opportunity for serenity through its unique offerings, from the sanctity of spiritual baths to the enchanting scents of local incense.

The spiritual quest extends beyond the temple walls into the communities that enwrap these sacred sites. Here, you’ll taste local flavors, immerse yourself in folklore and artistry, and witness the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. As you absorb the intricate architecture and vibrant social tapestries, these experiences culminate in a personal odyssey that is as much about self-discovery as it is about religious valorization.

• Witnessing the grandeur of the Jyotirlingas instills a sense of reverence and awe.
• Interacting with fellow pilgrims and locals deepens the connection to the cultural heritage.
• Embracing the sacred practices at each shrine enhances spiritual growth and well-being.

Celebrate your spiritual journey where each destination unfolds into a chapter of soulful narratives that beckon your heart and spirit towards the timeless allure of faith and tranquillity. It’s an itinerary designed not just to see, but to feel – the true essence of a pilgrimage that lives on as an eternal flame within.

12 Jyotirlinga Itinerary: A Route to Enlightenment

Embark on a pilgrimage that not only seeks divine grace but also immerses you in a cultural kaleidoscope unmatched by any other journey. As you traverse the renowned 12 Jyotirlinga route, each step you take leads you through historically rich architectural heritage and a diverse geographical canvas that India proudly offers. Imagine starting at the serene seaside sanctuary of Somnath, where a sense of peace envelops you by the shores, and culminating your journey in the mountainous terrain of Kedarnath, with a backdrop of purity and tranquility.

The spiritual energy radiating from these sacred pilgrimage sites is palpable. The Jyotirlingas, each a physical manifestation of Lord Shiva’s divine aspect, cast a powerful vow of enlightenment for those who visit. As you move from the ancient mystique of Nageshwar to the oceanic serenity of Rameshwar, your soul synchronizes with the rhythms of faith and devotion. These are not just places of worship; they are cornerstones of spiritual legacy that have withstood the test of time and continue to beckon the devout from across the globe.

The expanse of your journey, spanning over 1400 kilometers from Somnath to Mallikarjuna, is a testament to India’s geographical diversity and the dedication that a sacred pilgrimage demands. Yet, each mile covered is a milestone in its own right, promising a deepened understanding and a renewed sense of purpose. As you interlace your footsteps with the echoes of millions before you, remember that you are retraveling a path towards a higher spiritual plane, enriched by the divine grace and cultural grandeur that is the essence of the Jyotirlinga experience.

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How to Plan 12 Jyotirlinga Temple Tour from Anywhere in India?

As per the Hindu Mythology, Jyotirlinga refers to “The Radiant Sign of The Almighty”. For pilgrims, it is important to know that, in total, there are 64 Jyotirlingas in the country but, only 12 are revered highly. These Jyotirlingas as you know are the abodes of Lord Shiva and are considered as must visit pilgrimage sites in India. As a result of being amongst sacred destinations in India, these Jyotirlingas receive a heavy footfall of Hindu devotees who come to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Besides, planning a tour to all these twelve sacred sites might sound a difficult task but, it isn’t if you simply follow our travel guide that has been laid down for you right here. Start scrolling down to find more!

Note: Before making a Jyotirlinga tour, make sure you are ready, both mentally and physically, to travel for a whole month as it will take minimum 30 days to visit all twelve sites.

How to Plan Jyotirlinga Tour from North India

Till Maharashtra, your three-fourth of the Jyotirlinga Yatra will be completed. Around 815 km from Maharashtra is your next destination is Gujarat. Saurashtra, the peninsula region of Gujarat houses one of the twelve Jyotirlingas – Somnath Temple. Somnath is one of the popular Hindu temples in India and as a reason of this, a large number of devotees flock every year to Saurashtra to offer their prayers at this revered holy site. The cultural land of Gujarat is also a proud home of another Jyotirlinga, esteemed as Nageshwar located in Dwarka which is your next stop after Somnath. Now, from West India, you’ll have to travel all the way to South India to cover the last two holy places. Your first destination in South India will be Srisailam where is located a famous Jyotirlinga, Mallikarjuna. After offering prayers at Mallikarjuna, your journey will finish at Rameswaram where the last Jyotirlinga, Ramanathaswamy Temple is located.

Route: Kedarnath – Kashi Vishwanath – Baidyanath – Mahakaleshwar – Omkareshwar – Grishneshwar – Bhimashankar – Tryambakeshwar – Somnath – Nageshwar – Mallikarjuna – Rameshwaram

Major Cities with Good Connectivity in North India

For the people who want to start their tour from north, Delhi, Lucknow, Dehradun, Kanpur, and Allahabad are some of the cities in North India where you can get the direct trains to your first stop.

Note: Since the holy portals of Kedarnath opens for a limited time, i.e., either from late April or early May to the month of October, and hence, it is advisable for pilgrims from all the region to plan this tour accordingly.

How to Plan a Jyotirlinga Tour from South India

Now, as you conclude pilgrimage at Mahakaleshwar, half of your expedition will be over. Up next in the trip is the state of Gujarat which is also a proud abode for two of twelve Jyotirlingas – Somnath in Saurashtra and Nageshwar in Dwarka. The distance between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat is 951 km. From Gujarat, this sacred yatra will take you some 1456 km above in the northern region, where Kedarnath is located at an altitude of 3553 m in the state of Uttarakhand. Along with being one of twelve Jyotirlingas of India, Kedarnath is also a prominent part of the highly-sacred Char Dham of Himalayas. Kashi Vishwanath Temple (1022 km approx) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Baidyanath (468 km) in Deoghar Jharkhand will be the last two sacred sites of this holy tour.

Route: Rameshwaram – Mallikarjuna – Bhimashankar – Grishneshwar – Trimbakeshwar – Omkareshwar – Mahakaleshwar – Somnath – Nageshwar – Kedarnath – Baidyanath – Kashi Vishwanath

Major Cities with Good Connectivity in South India

Those planning Jyotirlinga tour from south, Vijayawada, Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Mysore, Thanjavur, Kanyakumari, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram are some cities that are very-well connected with other parts of the region and states.

How to Plan a Jyotirlinga Tour from West India

After Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath in Uttarakhand is the next stopover in this Jyotirlinga darshan tour. In order to reach the temple, you have to cover an approx distance of 1290 km. Some hundred km east of Uttarakhand, there situated two more sacred sites – Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Baidyanath Temple in Jharkhand. After the Baidyanath darshan, you’ll almost come to an end of this spiritual journey. Now, for remaining two, you’ll be going to the southern region. In south India, the first sacred place in this journey is Mallikarjuna, which is located in Srisailam. Following pilgrimage at Mallikarjuna, this sacred tour will sum up at the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram.

Nageshwar – Somnath – Trimbakeshwar – Bhimashankar – Grishneshwar – Omkareshwar – Mahakaleshwar – Baidyanath – Kashi Vishwanath – Kedarnath – Mallikarjuna – Rameshwaram

Major Cities with Good Connectivity in West India

Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Nagpur, Rajkot, Dwarka, Mumbai are some railway station from where you can start your pilgrimage journey in western region.

How to Plan a Jyotirlinga Tour from East India

For the pilgrims starting their tour from the eastern region, Jharkhand is the first stop-off. In Jharkhand, there is a famous place of worship called Baidyanath. Second in the list is Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Kashi Vishwanath is counted amongst the highly sacred Hindu religious places in India. Travelling a distance of around 1500 km, you’ll reach Uttarakhand where an esteemed Lord Shiva temple in the Himalayas, Kedarnath will await to astound you. From there, this Hindu pilgrimage will next cuts through two revered places of worship in Madhya Pradesh – Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain and Omkareshwar on Shivpuri Island. One has to cover an approx distance of 616 km from Varanasi in order to enter Madhya Pradesh. After Omkareshwar, the next three nearest Jyotirlingas are located in Maharashtra. Grishneshwar in Aurangabad, Bhimashankar in Pune, and Trimbakeshwar in Nashik are the three hallowed sites in the sequence that you need to cover.

After Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, Gujarat is the next western state where two jyotirlingas are situated. Nageshwar in Dwarka and Somnath in Saurashtra are those of Lord Shiva’s sacred site in Gujarat. Since Somnath is the closest Jyotirlinga from Trimbakeshwar, and thus, it should be first visited. Thereafter, take your journey to Nageshwar which is around 668 km from Somnath. By travelling all the from West India to South India, you’ll reach to your last two sites of this Jyotirlinga expedition. The first one in the south is Mallikarjuna in Srisailam which is around 1798 km from Gujarat’s Somnath. Rameshwaram is the last stop of this sacred Yatra where the world-famous Ramanathaswamy, one of the ancient temples in India and a prominent part of twelve Jyotirlingas, is situated. The distance between Srisailam and Rameshwaram is 1,018 km.

Baidyanath – Kashi Vishwanath – Kedarnath – Mahakaleshwar – Omkareshwar – Grishneshwar – Bhimashankar – Trimbakeshwar – Nageshwar – Somnath – Mallikarjuna – Rameshwaram

Major Cities with Good Connectivity in East India

Cuttack, Ranchi, Patna, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata are the major cities from where one can get regular trains to almost all the regions.

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The beauty of scenically blessed state Maharashtra is enhanced by the religious touch of sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, famously called as Jyotirlingas. Out of total all twelve jyotirlingas unfurled within the boundaries of the whole country, five resides in Maharashtra. And the 4 nights / 5 days tour package well-designed by Tour My India covers all five jyotirlingas of Maharashtra, to offer you an enchanting experience of feeling one with the great almighty, which you will cherish for a lifetime. The five Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra i.e Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Aundha Nagnath and Vaijanath, each are backed by an enlightening story behind it that will delight you on your journey through the mesmerising forest and waterfalls while visiting to these holy shrines. To make your journey a comfortable one, Tour My India will have everything arranged for you, from a good hotel room supplied with all the modern amenities to prompt transport service along with any required Train / Airplane / Bus ticket bookings.

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On arrival at Mumbai or Pune Airport / Bus / Railway station, Tour My India representative will meet you and arrange for your transfer to Bhimashankar (Jyotirlinga). After that, proceed to Nashik. Upon reaching, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

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After breakfast, proceed to visit Panchvati and Trimbakeshwar Temple (Jyotirlinga ). After that leave for Shirdi. Upon reaching, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

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Early morning, leave for Sai Baba Darshan and come back for breakfast. Then proceed to Grishneshwar Temple (Jyotirlinga). Overnight stay at the Hotel.

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Pancha Jyotirlinga Tour

Maharashtra is a punya bhumi, a Bharatiya state with beautiful temples. The land has also been purified by the touch of Lord Rama’s feet and the presence of sacred river Godavari. Many great saints have been born in this holy state. Pancha Jyotirlinga Tour takes a devotee to the jyotirlinga temples, ashta vinayaka temples, shakti temples and many more. Join this yatra and visit Bharata’s finest temples.

Duration of Pancha Jyotirlinga Yatra

8 Days / 7 Nights

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Pancha jyotirlinga yatra fixed departure dates:.

Batch 02: Jun 30 – 07, 2024 – 00/ 30  seats remaining

Batch 03: Sep 19 – 26, 2024 – 18 / 20  seats remaining

Batch 04: Nov 16 – 23, 2024 – 20 / 20  seats remaining

Pancha Jyotirlinga Yatra Fixed Departure Dates of 2025

Batch 01: Mar 01 – 08, 2025 – 20 / 20  seats remaining

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Holy places covered during pancha jyotirlinga tour.

Pancha Jyotirlinga Temples – Bhimashankar , Grishneshwar, Trimbakeshwar , Nagnath, Vaidyanath

Shakti Peetha Temples – Sapta Shringi Temple

Ashta Vinayaka Temples (Around Pune) – Mayureshwar, Siddhivinayak, Ballaleshwar, Varadavinayak, Chintamani, Girijatmaj, Vigneshwar, Mahaganapati

Nasik – Kalarama Temple, Tapovana, Panchavati, Kushavarta Kunda (Origin of Godavari)

Other places – Shani Shignapur, Ajanta & Ellora Caves

Mode of Travel

Flight till Mumbai . Air-Conditioned coach for ground transport.

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Twin sharing 3-star AC rooms

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Pancha Jyotirlinga Tour Price : INR 42,219.00

Price includes Twin sharing 3-star stay, all sattvic meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), AC coach for ground transport, tea / coffee during breakfast, common pick-up & drop at Airport, local conveyance charges such as auto for scheduled darshan, all transport taxes, parking and driver allowance

Price excludes Flight ticket charges, 5% GST, bed tea / coffee, ropeway charges to visit temples, sevas in Temples or any other temple, Yatra director tips & staff tips, alternative transport, food and stay arrangements in the case of delay of more than 45 minutes in flight/train timings for whatsoever reason not in the control of the tour operator, any expense of personal nature, any other charges not mentioned in the inclusion list

9 Comments On Pancha Jyotirlinga Tour

Gayathri, indavara

The itinerary is good. Coordinators are devoted to their work and efficient, Thank You, Tirtha Yatra.

Jamunarani Kuppuraj

Tirtha yatra team organized Pancha jyotirlinga yatra in a very blissful and senior friendly manner. The leader of the team Mr. Venkatesa Dasa organized it very well and comfortable way. We specially thank him for narration of the Stahla puranas of all the temples where we had darshan. Our special thanks to our Nithin beta who strained more and more to get the Yatri’s have the darshan of God easily and quickly. We thank Amith beta also who supported Mr. Venkatesa Dasa and Nithin in all their hard work. Without the help of these three people, we would not have had darshan of Spatha Syringe Matha, Girija math Ganesh and Naganathan jyotirlinga which are very crowded and a tough one. R Kuppuraj and Jamunarani

Bhanu Hegde

he Tirtha yatra team – director, coordinators (Amit & Nitin) were par excellence and made tthe journey very comfortable for Yatri’s. Driver and cleaner were very careful, mindful and punctual. Excellent yatra as always. Thanks

Ramanathan Krishnan

A satisfying yatra. Yatra director and his associates went out of the way to make the Yatra successful in spite of time constraints. I must compliment Amit and Nitin for their untiring support to Venkatesha Dasa in maintaining the commitment and discipline. The transportation part was excellent. The driver and his associate were on their toes to meet the schedule and managed a trouble-free ride all along. Last but not the least, the lodging facilities were top-class.

Pancha Jyotirlinga Tour, although packed with tight schedules and tough terrain, was very enjoyable and blissful. Thanks to Shri Sudhir ji. Nithin ji bhajans were scintillating. His energy spreads positive vibes.

Sampath Kumar Balaji

TY for me is an emotion, beyond being just a travel partner, as I have completed 13 yatras with team TY. Org values have never diluted over last 6 years of my association. Every yatra director/Co-Ordinator consistentlntly exhibits same value system, which is very encouraging. I can proudly say, I have introduced scores of my acquaintances to TY and shall continue to do so.

Bhuvaneswari Premkumar

Divine yatra blessed to have darshan of lord Shiva and Ganesh and Mata with Tirtha Yatra Team.

The Yatra as excellent. Stahla puranas narrated by simple calm Sudhir ji were interesting. He has lot of patience in guiding and taking care of us. Ever smiling ever active Nitin ji has been of great help. In the pouring rain he helped me to climb down to have Dharshan of BheemShankar Jyotirlinga. His bhajans are still ringing in my ears. Thank you for your gift. Looking forward for the next Yatra.

Jois Vasudeva

So far 3 yatras and another in the offing (Ujjain Yatra). Extremely satisfied with the conduct of yatras. Yatra coordinators are extremely helpful. Stahla puranas are explained in detail. Want to continue with Tirtha Yatra. Special thanks to Nitin Bhaiya for the beautiful bhajans. I have downloaded lyrics for 5 bhajans. Thank you, Team Tirtha Yatra.

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IRCTC is known for coming up with impressive ideas for their passengers to make their journey comfortable and convenient. Their sole purpose is to give the passengers a memorable time no matter where they are off to or what their final destination is. The latest development in creating a viable option for their passengers, the railways has come up with a smart move for their religious passengers, which is the IRCTC 12 jyotirlingas yatra tour package which will take you on a journey through some of the most highly revered and extremely sacred sites in India.

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Jyotirlingas are those sites where Lord Shiva is said to have appeared as a powerful and fierce beam of light. These shrines and sites are scattered all around the subcontinent and is an important pilgrimage site among devout Hindus. Each of these jyotirlingas is different manifestations of the Lord himself and carries its own significance. People from across the nation take up this pilgrimage yatra with an aim of pleasing the Lord and the divine force. Not just in India pilgrims and devotees from across the globe take up this journey to be a part of this soul-enriching, pious and extremely spiritual journey. With the present services and offers by IRCTC, pilgrims and devotees can now easily take up this spiritual journey. If you are not looking for a complete and extensive visit to all the 12 jyotirlingas, then IRCTC also have viable options for you like the 7 / 5 and 3 jyotirlinga yatra package which are made with equal dedication and keeping your convenience as priority.

This special tour package is of 34 days long and covers all the major jyotirlinga sites, from Nepal to Vaishno Devi. Due to the limited availability of the seats in this package, people are advised by the officials to make their bookings quickly. The entire tour package comes with comprehensive and detailed preparations. Apart from taking the passengers from one destination to the other, the package also constitutes of snacks, lunch, dinner, local sight-seeing tours in buses and Dharamshala stays. It truly is a complete package with the right resources to make your journey a success. The passengers will be taken through the holy jyotirlinga sites of Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Nageshwar, Somnath, Bhimashankar, Trayambakeshwar and Grishneshwar. One of the main highlights of the package remains a visit to one of the most devotional location of Pashupatinath temple in Nepal via Gorakhpur. People opting for this tour package through IRCTC can board their respective trains from the stations at Lucknow, Kanpur, Delhi, Moradabad, Bareilly and Shahjahanpur. The journey commences, as for now, from the said locations but will soon be made available from other locations as well.

Some major attraction and points to keep in mind before booking your IRCTC 12 jyotirlinga package are the fact that all the accommodation options provided by IRCTC will be non-air conditioned even the on-road journeys will be covered in non-AC buses. The food items served will be completely and purely vegetarian. Along with the meals you will also be served packaged drinking water and soft drinks as well. There will be tour escorts available to accompany you throughout your journey or yatra, who will take care of your needs and requirement as per the journey. You won’t be needed to worry about your safety since, there will be an on board security available inside the train that will ensure that you are safe and secure throughout the holy journey. Although all the inclusions made in the package are all paid for and the passengers won’t need to make any additional payments, some other costs that may incur will be covered by you on your own. For example, some temples and other monuments require entrance fee that is not included in the IRCTC 12 jyotirlinga tour package. Other than that, your personal expenditures, like costs incurred during shopping, eating meals that are not included in the package and medicines etc are not a part of the package deal. The said expenditures will not be taken up by IRCTC officials. They have also clarified the fact that there are Dharamshala stays at the destinations where bedrolls will be provided, however, if a passenger chooses to opt for a hotel and choose to stay away from the accommodation provided by IRCTC then the guests will be responsible to pay for themselves and not expect IRCTC to cover the charges.

During the entire duration of the journey, your appointed escort will be your information center, through whom you may inquire or talk about any of your requirement. This IRCTC offer is among one of the several attempts made by the railway department to make your religious journey comfortable, convenient and memorable. Book your package now and drench yourself in the divinity of the lord.

12 Jyotirlinga Yatra Route Map

Considered as one of the routes pilgrimage route for Lord Shiva’s devotees, the 12 jyotirlingas hold immense significance in the hearts of people following Shaivism. It is believed that these jyotirlingas were formed when Lord Shiva had taken the form of a fierce column of lightening. There are 64 Jyotirlingas in India overall, whereas only 12 out of these jyotirlingas are considered to be extremely auspicious and sacred. According to Hindu mythology, anyone taking up this journey will have their sins waded off and their soul will become clean. These 12 jyotirlingas yatra route map include locations in the states of, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Anyone thinking about taking up this pilgrimage journey should know beforehand that this is a long-term journey which can pan up to a month. You can start off your journey from Delhi which will take you through Gwalior and Shivpuri to Ujjain. From Ujjain you can choose to go till Aurangabad via Omkareshwar, Khandwa and Burhanpur. After Aurangabad, via Grishneshwar you will be taken to Aundha Nagnath. From here you can choose to proceed towards Bhimashankar, en route Parbhani, Gangakhed, Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur. From Bhimashankar you have the option of proceeding towards Udaipur, via Mumbai, Nashik, Trimbakeshwar and Sangamner. Head on to Delhi, covering Udaipur, Surat, Vadodara, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. All the mentioned places are well connected with roadways and railways. Airports are still not available in several of the cities but the road transport system makes up for it.

Best Time to Visit 12 Jyotirlinga

• Somnath Jyotirlinga (Gujarat): The winter months of November to February is considered to be the ideal time for the pilgrims to visit since the temperatures drop to 10 to 32 degree Celsius and the overall climate is pleasantly cool.
• Nageshwar Jyotirlinga (Gujarat): The temple can be visited throughout the year and the best time to visit falls on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri when the temperature stays pleasant.
• Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga (Andhra Pradesh): The ideal time to visit this jyotirlinga is during the months of November to February when the temperature stays between 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. Even monsoon months of July and August are also considered to be ideal for a visit.
• Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Madhya Pradesh): Being situated in the plains of the Indian subcontinent, winter months of October to March is considered to be the ideal time to visit this jyotirlinga since the temperature remains between 3 to 20 degrees Celsius.
• Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (Madhya Pradesh): The pleasant winter months of October to March are considered to be the best time to visit this temple. If you want to experience the real beauty of this place then do pay a visit to this illuminated town during the eve of Dussehra.
• Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga (Jharkhand): October to March are considered to be the most ideal time to visit this holy place since the summers here are extremely hot and unbearably humid.
• Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra): The time ranging from November to February are considered to be the best months to visit this holy site. However if you also want to go on a trekking expedition then the monsoon months of June to September are also considered to be an ideal choice.
• Rameshwar Jyotirlinga (Tamil Nadu): The winter months which lasts from October till March are the ideal months to visit when the temperature falls as low as 20 degrees Celsius and the maximum touching till 30 degrees Celsius. Apart from the main temple shrine you will be able to witness some of the other prime centres of tourist attractions here.
• Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi): The months of October to March witnesses the most pleasant time of the year when the temperature falls between 5 to 27 degree Celsius making a visit here extremely comfortable and pleasant.
• Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga (Nasik): The weather conditions here always falls on extremities. Pilgrims prefers visiting this place during the months of October to March when the climate is cool and pleasant.
• Kedarnath Jyotirlinga (Uttarakhand): The entire region remains extremely cold for a majority part of the year. However, during the months from May to June and September to October, are considered to be the most appropriate and preferred months to visit Kedarnath dham.
• Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga (Aurangabad): The best time to visit the temple falls between the months of January and March and October and November. During these months the climate remains extremely cool and pleasant.

Things to Carry

• This holy pilgrimage lasts for a number of days so it is extremely vital for you to carry your daily medication.
• Also be sure to carry a first aid kit in case of emergencies which holds bandages, Bandaids, Paracetamol, Crocin, pain killers and other medication which you feel may be of use in an unexpected situation.
• Carry all sorts of appropriate clothing items since you will be covering a wide variety of landscapes ranging from the plains to the high altitudes. So for the plains it would be advisable for you to carry light cotton clothes to make movement easier and for higher altitudes you should pack some heavy woolen clothes and accessories like mufflers and gloves.
• It is essential for you to carry the appropriate type of shoes and footwear which will make your pilgrimage even more comfortable. The right type of shoes is an extremely important factor in making your journey a success. For higher altitude treks you should opt for mountain or trekking boots and for plains you should go for light sneakers.
• Be sure to securely carry all you important photo identification papers due to security reasons.
• Make sure your luggage is not bulky and heavy it is advisable for you to carry luggage pieces which are easy to carry on your back and make sure not to stuff your bags with unnecessary clothes or other items. Do not include anything you won’t absolutely need.
• Get your full body check-up done in order to be sure about making your whole 12 jyotirlinga tour, since this journey takes you across a wide ranging landscape which can be physically and mentally testing.
• In case of Kedarnath dham, the shrine remains closed for a limited duration and hence it is advisable for you to plan your trip accordingly by keeping in mind the temple opening and closing dates.

Historical Significance

In general terms a Jyotirlingam is a representation of our supreme Lord Shiva. Literally translating into Light image (Jyoti – light; lingam – image or sign), this word also means ‘radiant sign of the almighty Shiva’. There are 12 holy shrines dedicated to being the jyotirlinga of the almighty lord. The creation of these holy sites goes back to centuries and Yugs back during Sat Yug when the Gods used to reside on earth. According to Shiva Mahapurana an argument ensued between Brahma and Vishnu who were claiming supremacy over the creation of the world. in order to settle the debate the supreme Lord Shiva decided to pierce through the three worlds in the form of a brilliantly bright and huge pillar of light which was the first creation of jyotirlingas and which had later cooled on to form the Annamalai ranges. Both Brahma and Vishnu were then asked to find the end point of these beams of lights by going upwards as well as downwards. Brahma lied to Lord Shiva by saying that he had found the end before Vishnu, while Vishnu had accepted his defeat since he had not reached the end point. This lie by Brahma greatly angered Shiva who then cursed him that nobody in the entire universe will ever worship him. Later on shrines were made on the regions where Shiva had appeared in the form of a fiery column of light.

• Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath, Gujarat
• Nageshwara Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat
• Mallikarjuna Temple in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
• Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
• Omkareshwar Temple in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
• Kedarnath Temple in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
• Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
• Baijnath Temple in Deogarh, Jharkhand
• Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
• Grishneshwar Temple in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
• Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nasik, Maharashtra

2 thoughts on “12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package by IRCTC”

Do you have the origin starting from Bangalore (Karnataka) and last point back to Bangalore?

price of this tour package not whowing pls share price

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