26 DAYS/25 NIGHTS

Jyotirlinga Darshan Tour

Trip  Summary

Jyotirlinga is considered as one of the prime worship spots for the devotees of Lord Shiva. It is believed in Hinduism that jyotirlinga is the resplendent flame of the almighty solidified to make the worship of it simple. It is said that there are 64 jyotirlingas in India. However, 12 jyotirlingas are presumed to be very auspicious and revered among them. These jyotirlingas are positioned in eight states i.e. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. As per the Hindu mythologies, visiting jyotirlingas is a pilgrimage that wades off all the sins and makes the soul sacrosanct and pure. The devotees visiting these jyotirlingas become, chaste, pure and calm. They turn illuminated and enlightened with highest and divine knowledge. According to the Hindu folklores, one who visits these holy sites attains all the Siddhis and powers.

This 25 nights and 26 days itinerary takes the tourists to all the 12 jyotirlingas positioned from east to west in India. This tour is perfect for all those who want to relax their minds and get drenched in utter spirituality.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Hyderabad – Kolkata (By Flight) 

After breakfast, transfer to airport, meet and arrival assistance at Kolkata Airport and transfer to hotel, Later visit Kali Mata Mandir and relax, Overnight  in Kolkata.

Day 2 : Kolkata excursion to Ganga Sagar

Full day excursion to Ganga Sagar by road and then by a vessel, or by chartered luxury vessels starting from Namkhana. Or day for shopping. Overnight in Kolkata.

Day 3 : Kolkata –Ranchi– Baidhyanath

After breakfast drive to airport and catch the flight to Ranchi. And In Ranchi Air port  our representative meet and we drive to Baidyanath. Overnight in Baidyanath.

Day 4 –  Baijnath Temple ( Our first Jyotirlinga)  

After break fast  visit to the Baidyanath temple. Enjoy the scenic beauty spilled across the terrain as the car traverses through the winding roads. On reaching Deogarh attend Darshan at the famous Baidnath temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. While being in Deogarh you may also visit Kathikund, Kundeshwari and Shivaganga. After visit drive straight to Bodhgaya. Upon reaching Bodhgaya, get accommodated at one of our listed for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 – Bodhgaya – Varanasi

After breakfast move out to explore Bodhgaya, the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Pay a visit to the famous Bodhi tree present in the Mahabodhi Temple complex. After exploring Bodhgaya, move out to reach Varanasi. Upon reaching Varanasi, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels to enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6– Varanasi( Our second Jyotirlinga) 

Next day wake-up bit early to enjoy a morning sunrise boat cruise over the holy Ganges. Enjoy the sight of the Ganga bathing ghats. Pilgrims consider taking a holy dip in this pious river will clean their souls. After enjoying  a boat ride on the Ganga River pay a visit to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple for offering prayers to the divine Lord followed by breakfast at the hotel. Later in the afternoon move for sightseeing tour of Varanasi. After the sightseeing tour take a leisurely walk to explore its populated bazaars which are famous for selling brocades and Banarasi silk saris. In the evening attend the RIVER GODESS GANGA’S ARTI . Than come back hotel at over night stay.

Day 7 –   Varanasi –Delhi (By flight)

Next day, morning get transferred to the Varanasi airport  to catch the flight nto Delhi. You reach the Delhi Airport Check-in at the hotel. Spend the entire day resting and relaxing in the cozy comforts of your hotel room. In the evening you may visit the world popular Delhi markets which are the ideal place to pick souvenirs for your loved ones back home.

Day 8 – Delhi – Rishikesh – Rudraprayag

In the morning after enjoying breakfast departure for Rudraparayag. En-route visit the holy place of Rishikesh. The prime places to visit in Rishikesh include Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. The enthusiastic adventure travelers can enjoy bungee jumping at Jumpin Heights. After the visit resume the drive to Rudraprayag. As you reach Rudraprayag, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9– Rudraprayag – Gaurikund – Kedarnath(Our third jyotirlinga)

On the following day, enjoy waking up in Rudra parayag, one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River. After breakfast, drive straight to Gaurikund. After reaching Gaurikund, enjoy a trek to Kedarnath. On reaching Kedarnath, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. Spend the afternoon, relaxing in your hotel room. In the evening attend the Pooja Aarti at the Temple of Kedarnath. The World famous Kedarnath temple is set in the midst of the snow clad Himalayas and is visited by a large number of devotees to seek the blessing of Lord Shiva. In the evening enjoy dinner and stay at the hotel.

Day 9 – Kedarnath – Guarikund – Rishikesh

In the morning revisit the Kedarnath temple to attend the morning Pooja ceremony. Trek down to Gaurikund. After a refreshing bath at Gaurikund hot springs, drive straight to Rishikesh. On reaching Rishikesh, check-in at one of our listed hotels. In the evening you may visit to Triveni Ghat for Maha Aarti. This aarti is accompanied by chantings of bhajan, beating drums, bells and the clap lamps. It is a spectacular sight to see devotees release small oil lamps placed on leaf boats in the water. Later return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10 – Rishikesh – Delhi

In the morning after breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Upon reaching Delhi, check-in at the hotel and take some rest. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. You may opt for a sightseeing of Delhi. In the evening you may revisit Red Fort for an impressive light and sound show. Later return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11 – Delhi – Indore( Our fourth Jyotirlinga) 

On the following day after a breakfast get transferred to Delhi Domestic Airport to board a flight to Indore. Check-in at the hotel. After taking some rest, set off to visit the famous Omkareshewar Temple. After offering prayers at the Omkareshwar Temple enjoy a boat ride on the Narmada River. In the evening drive back to Indore for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12 – Indore – Ujjain – Indore(Our fifth jyotirlinga)

In the morning after breakfast, embark on a full day excursion trip to Ujjain. Ujjain, is considered as one of the seven major cities for Hindu pilgrimage. If the legends are to believed Ujjain origin is ascribed to the mythological legend of Sagar Manthan.and Darsan in Mahakalaswar Temple  after the visit return to the Indore hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13 – Indore – Mumbai-Nasik (Indore to Mumbai by flight)

After breakfast leave Indore airport to catch the flight. And  to reach Mumbai and you will be received and transferred Nasik by surface. Upon reaching Nasik, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. Visit for sightseeing. The prime tourist attractions to visit in Nasik are coin Museum, Ramkund, Muktidham Temple, Pandavleni Caves and Someshwar. In the evening return to the hotel dinner and overnight stay.

Day 14 – Nasik – Aurangabad( Our Sixth jyotirlinga)

After breakfast, move out to explore the other tourist attractions present in Nasik. Pay a visit to the Triambakeshwar Temple for offering the prayers to the sixth Jyotirlinga. Also visit the huge bull present in front of the temple along with a marble Nandi. After the visit drive straight to reach Aurangabad. As you reach Aurangabad, check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 15 – Aurangabad

Next morning after breakfast enjoy a full day excursion to Ajanta and Ellora caves. The world famous caves are nestled in the midst of the Sahyadri hills and are cut into the curved mountain side. After the visit to these majestic caves return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 16 – Aurangabad – Pune –(Our seventh and eight jyotirlinga)

Next morning after breakfast, set off to visit the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga which is a popular pilgrimage site which makes for one of the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Shiva. After the visit, get transferred to Pune by road. On reaching Pune, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting for a while pay a visit to the Lord Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, In the evening after come to pune  over night at hotel.

Day 17 – Pune- Mumbai- Rajkot(Mumbai to Rajkot flight)

In the morning  after break fast  we drive to Mumbai  air port and catch the flight  than arrival in Rajkot.  will be received   and transferred to hotel. Check-in at hotel. Spend the entire day resting and relaxing. In the evening you may stroll through the nearby area. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 18 – Rajkot – Dwarka(Our ninth jyotirlinga)

On the following morning, departure for Dwarka. Upon reaching Dwarka, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. After taking some rest set off to visit the Nageshwar Temple. During the festive celebration of Shivaratri, the temple is visited by a large number of tourists for offering prayers to Lord Shiva. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 19 – Dwarka – Somnath(Our tenth jyotirlinga)

Next day after breakfast, drive straight to Somnath and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon move out from the hotel to pay a visit to Somnath Temple. After the offering prayers at the temple return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 20 – Somnath – Diu – Mumbai (Diu to Bom  by flight)

Wake up early in the morning to attend aorta at the Somenath temple. After attending aarti, leave for the Diu airport to board a connecting flight to Mumbai. On arriving at the Diu airport and check-in at hotel. Spend the entire day resting and relaxing in the cozy comforts of the hotel room. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 21 – Mumbai / Madurai (flight)

Next day departure for Madurai by flight. Check-in at hotel. After resting for a while pay a visit to the world famous Meenakshi Temple. The other tourist attractions to visit in Madurai include Gandhi museum, Vaigai Dam, Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Pazhamudhir Solai and the Koodal Azhagar Temple. After the sightseeing back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 22– Rameshwaram (Our Eleventh Jyotirlinga)

Next day enjoy a full day in Rameshwaram. Enjoy visiting the seashores of Rameshwaram which has picturesque surroundings. It is delightful to see the tranquil sea which is free from any waves. After the visit to check in hotel in Rameshwarm for a dinner and overnight stay.

Day 23- Rameshwaram

In Ramehswarm we get up  at 2 AM For Mani Darshan  where the line  Where starts 3AM and darshan is allowed only  from 4 A.M to 6 A.M before sun rising   after Darshan sea bath than 22 holi well bath than  2 time Ramnathswami darshan its role for RamesHwarm darshan than come back to  madurai. over night stay at hotel.

Day 24– Madurai –Hyderabad (By Flight)

On the following day after enjoying breakfast board a flight to Hyderabad. On reaching the Hyderabad airport, check-in at hotel. After resting for a while in your hotel room , move out for a sightseeing tour of Hyderabad. The prime tourist attraction which you may visit on a sightseeing tour Hyderabad include Golconda Fort, Charminar, Taramati Baradari, Birla Mandir,Salar Jung Museum, Shilparamam. After the sightseeing tour return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 25  – Mallikarjuna (Our12th jyotirlinga)

Today visit to Lord Mallikarjuna Temple. After breakfast drive to the beautiful Sirsailam town which is situated on the banks of Patalganga Krishna River. After the visit return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in the hotel in Hyderabad.

Day26- Hyderabad  (Departure)

After breakfast free time for explore the major tourist attractions of Hyderabad on your own. Later check out from the hotel at 12 noon.  At evening transfer to airport to board   flight for your onward destination.

Tour Ends

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