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12 Jyotirlinga Tour
| DETINATION | JYOTIRLINGA NAME |
| RUDRAPRAYAG | Kedarnath Jyotirlinga |
| Dwarka | Nagewshwar Jyotirlinga |
| Somnath | Somnath Jyotirlinga |
| Ujjain | Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga |
| Omkareshwar | Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga |
| Bhimashankar | Bhimashankar Jyotirling |
| Nashik | Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga |
| Aurangabad | Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga |
| Srisailam | Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in Srisailam |
| Rameshwaram | Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga |
| Varanasi | Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga |
| Deogarh | Baidyanath Jyotirlinga |
Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVAL – DELHI
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 02: DELHI – DEHRADUN (9I 857 – 0620 / 0720 HRS) – GUPTKASHI (08 HRS)
Early morning transfer to airport to board the flight to Dehradun. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Dehradun airport and drive to Guptkashi.
After you reach Guptkashi in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 03: GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH (BY TREK OR HELICOPTER)
Morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath dham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan & back your hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. You can inform driver about your arrival time whether it will by helicopter or by trek, so that Driver will be there to pick you up. (note: helicopter ticket is not included in this package).
By Trek/pony/palki: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag, one has to take local jeep (at their own, approx. Rs 20/per person on sharing basis) for Gaurikund to start your trek to Kedarnath Ji. After darshan, you follow the same route to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so the driver will back to another place if his contact no. is not working then you have to arrange another taxi or wait for your driver.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface.
Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for the most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During the summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. The Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with the mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists
Distance:- 30kms by road & 16 kms Trek
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 04: KEDARNATH – SONPRAYAG – GUPTKASHI
Early Morning option to perform special Puja likely to start at 04:00 a.m (one has to take a slip from temple office for special Puja the day once arrived in Kedarnath Ji) or can visit temple for normal darshan after 05:00 a.m followed by breakfast, can check out from Kedarnath to descend to Sonprayag. Our driver will be there at a designated place which was discussed with you.
Later drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 05: GUPTKASHI – RISHIKESH (6-7 HRS)
Morning after breakfast drive to Dehradun. Upon arrival check into hotel. You can visit Ram Jhula and witness evening Ganga Aarti.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 06: RISHIKESH - DEHRADUN – AHMEDABAD (FLIGHT) – DWARKA (8 HRS)
Morning transfer to Dehradun airport to board the flight to Ahmedabad. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport and drive to Dwarka. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 07: DWARKA
After breakfast, visit the Dwarkadheesh Temple, take a dip in Gomti River.
Leave to visit Nageshwar Temple, one of 12 Jyotirlinga. Gopi talab, Bet Dwarka & Rukmani Temple are other attraction of our tour.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 08: DWARKA – PORBANDAR – SOMNATH (200 KMS) (04 HRS)
Morning visit Dwarikadhish Temple, Rukmani Temple.
Later we will depart for Porbandar (75 KM / 1.5 Hrs) and visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born and Sudama Temple (jyorlinga). Later proceed for Somnath.
Later visit to Triveni Sangam, Geeta Mandir Chopati & Somnath Temple.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 09: SOMNATH - RAJKOT (200 KMS) (04 HRS) – INDORE (FLIGHT)
Early morning at 6 AM drive to Rajkot airport to board the flight to Mumbai. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Mumbai airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 10: INDORE – OMKARESHWAR – MAHESHWAR – INDORE (03.5 HRS ONE WAY)
Morning we will do the excursion of Omkareshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.
Later visit to Maheshwar Temple in evening. Later drive back to Indore.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 11: INDORE – UJJAIN – INDORE – MUMBAI (FLIGHT 6E 5139 – 1900 / 2015 HRS)
Morning visit to Mahakaleshwar Temple, Shree Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Shri Chintaman Ganesh Temple.
Following the tour drive to Indore. Upon arrival transfer to airport to board the flight Mumbai. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 12: MUMBAI – BHIMASHANKAR (220 KMS) (04 HRS)
Enjoy your breakfast and then drive your way to Bhimashankar, located at a distance of around 220km from Mumbai. After reaching Bhimashankar, complete your check-in formalities at the hotel. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 highly respected Jyotirlingas in India. Visit the Bhimashankar Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The beauty of the temple is enhanced by the greenery all around. In the evening, you can also visit the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. Return to the hotel for dinner.
This is followed by an overnight stay at the hotel
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 13: BHIMASHANKAR – TRIMBAKESHWAR – NASHIK (5 HRS)
Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning and then make your way to Nashik. Upon arrival visit to Trimbakeshwar Temple.
Trimbakeshwar is a highly religious center of Hindus having one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. The Jyotirlinga of Trimbakeshwar is having its three faces representing Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesha. Due to excessive use of water, the lingam has started to erode. It is said that this erosion symbolizes the eroding nature of human society. The Lingas are covered by a heemai crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavas which is consists of diamonds, emeralds, and many other precious stones.
According to Shiv Mahapuran, once Brahma (the God of creation) and Vishnu (the God of saving) had an argument in terms of supremacy of creation. To test both of them, Shiva pierced the three worlds to a huge endless pillar of light – the jyotirlinga. Vishnu and Brahma set their ways to downwards and upwards respectively to find the end of the light in either directions. Brahma lied that he found out the end, while Vishnu conceded his defeat. Shiva appeared as a second pillar of light and cursed Brahma that he would have no place in ceremonies while Vishnu would be worshipped till the end of eternity. The jyotirlinga is the supreme part-less reality, out of which Shiva partly appears. The jyotirlinga shrines, thus are places where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 14: NASHIK – AURANGABAD (04 HRS)
Morning drive to Aurangabad. Upon arrival visit to Ellora Caves and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga:
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 15: AURANGABAD – HYDERABAD (FLIGHT) – SRISAILAM (05 HRS)
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Hyderabad. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at airport and drive to Srisailam.
Upon arrival visit the spectacular Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple. Attend the aarti in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 16: SRISAILAM – HYDERABAD (05 hrs)
Partake in the Abhishekam ceremony early in the morning at the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple. Thereafter, enjoy your breakfast and proceed towards Hyderabad, which lies at a distance of almost 240 km. Explore popular attractions in Hyderabad such as the Salar Jung Museum, which is also one of the three National Museums of India, and Charminar, also known as the 'Arc de Triomphe of the East'.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 17: HYDERABAD – MADURAI (FLIGHT) – RAMESHWARAM (04 HRS)
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Madurai. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Madurai airport and drive to Rameshwaram.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 18: RAMESHWARAM – MADURAI (04 HRS)
Morning visit the Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Temple are Mani Darshan, Samudra Snan and Kund Snan, along with Abhishekam.
Later drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check into hotel. Evening we will visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. There are four entrances to this amazing temple complex set in 6 characters.
Enjoy your dinner followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 19: MADURAI – VARANASI (FLIGHT)
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight to Varanasi. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel.
Evening witness aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe. Special aartis are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 20: VARANASI
After breakfast, it is the time to visit to the city of Kashi Vishvanath. This religious tour of Varanasi takes you to some of the top pilgrimage sites of the city that cannot be ignored while in the city like Vishwanath temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan, Annapurna Temple, and Manas Mandir are some popular pilgrimage sites in Varanasi that you will be visiting on this expedition.
Followed by this, you will be taken out for a sightseeing tour of Sarnath. It is a small village in the suburbs of Varanasi which is known as the place where Lord Buddha delivers his first sermon to his disciples.
Evening witness aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe. Special aartis are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals
DAY 21: VARANASI – BODHGAYA (5 HRS)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Later visit to Gaya Buddha Temple, Bodhi Tree, Sita Kund, Janki Kund, Vishnupadam Temple.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 22: BODHGAYA – DEOGHAR (05 HRS)
After breakfast, drive to Deoghar. Relax for some time and then visit the Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple to attend Lord Shiva's Abhishek and Puja archana.
Afterward, visit the Basukinath Temple. The temple is believed to be the court of Baba Bhole Nath. In Basukinath Dham, the Shiva and Parvati temple stand in front of each other. In the evening, when the gates of both the temples open up, the devotees are advised to move away from the gates. It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati meet each other during this time. Basukinath is also one of the most ancient temples in India, and houses within its compound, several small temples belonging to different gods and goddesses. After enjoying the darshan, return to the hotel and if time permits, take part in the aarti.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 23: DEOGHAR – DELHI (FLIGHT) – DEPARTURE
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to airport to board the flight to onward destination.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 02: DELHI – DEHRADUN (9I 857 – 0620 / 0720 HRS) – GUPTKASHI (08 HRS)
Early morning transfer to airport to board the flight to Dehradun. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Dehradun airport and drive to Guptkashi.
After you reach Guptkashi in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 03: GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH (BY TREK OR HELICOPTER)
Morning after breakfast departure for Kedarnath dham. Enjoy Kedarnath Darshan & back your hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you your prebook Helipad. You can inform driver about your arrival time whether it will by helicopter or by trek, so that Driver will be there to pick you up. (note: helicopter ticket is not included in this package).
By Trek/pony/palki: Morning our driver will drop you at Sonprayag, one has to take local jeep (at their own, approx. Rs 20/per person on sharing basis) for Gaurikund to start your trek to Kedarnath Ji. After darshan, you follow the same route to Sonpraag. There is big parking issue so the driver will back to another place if his contact no. is not working then you have to arrange another taxi or wait for your driver.
Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface.
Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for the most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During the summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. The Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with the mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists
Distance:- 30kms by road & 16 kms Trek
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 04: KEDARNATH – SONPRAYAG – GUPTKASHI
Early Morning option to perform special Puja likely to start at 04:00 a.m (one has to take a slip from temple office for special Puja the day once arrived in Kedarnath Ji) or can visit temple for normal darshan after 05:00 a.m followed by breakfast, can check out from Kedarnath to descend to Sonprayag. Our driver will be there at a designated place which was discussed with you.
Later drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 05: GUPTKASHI – RISHIKESH (6-7 HRS)
Morning after breakfast drive to Dehradun. Upon arrival check into hotel. You can visit Ram Jhula and witness evening Ganga Aarti.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 06: RISHIKESH - DEHRADUN – AHMEDABAD (FLIGHT) – DWARKA (8 HRS)
Morning transfer to Dehradun airport to board the flight to Ahmedabad. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport and drive to Dwarka. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 07: DWARKA
After breakfast, visit the Dwarkadheesh Temple, take a dip in Gomti River.
Leave to visit Nageshwar Temple, one of 12 Jyotirlinga. Gopi talab, Bet Dwarka & Rukmani Temple are other attraction of our tour.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 08: DWARKA – PORBANDAR – SOMNATH (200 KMS) (04 HRS)
Morning visit Dwarikadhish Temple, Rukmani Temple.
Later we will depart for Porbandar (75 KM / 1.5 Hrs) and visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born and Sudama Temple (jyorlinga). Later proceed for Somnath.
Later visit to Triveni Sangam, Geeta Mandir Chopati & Somnath Temple.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 09: SOMNATH - RAJKOT (200 KMS) (04 HRS) – INDORE (FLIGHT)
Early morning at 6 AM drive to Rajkot airport to board the flight to Mumbai. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Mumbai airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 10: INDORE – OMKARESHWAR – MAHESHWAR – INDORE (03.5 HRS ONE WAY)
Morning we will do the excursion of Omkareshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.
Later visit to Maheshwar Temple in evening. Later drive back to Indore.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 11: INDORE – UJJAIN – INDORE – MUMBAI (FLIGHT 6E 5139 – 1900 / 2015 HRS)
Morning visit to Mahakaleshwar Temple, Shree Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Shri Chintaman Ganesh Temple.
Following the tour drive to Indore. Upon arrival transfer to airport to board the flight Mumbai. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 12: MUMBAI – BHIMASHANKAR (220 KMS) (04 HRS)
Enjoy your breakfast and then drive your way to Bhimashankar, located at a distance of around 220km from Mumbai. After reaching Bhimashankar, complete your check-in formalities at the hotel. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 highly respected Jyotirlingas in India. Visit the Bhimashankar Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The beauty of the temple is enhanced by the greenery all around. In the evening, you can also visit the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. Return to the hotel for dinner.
This is followed by an overnight stay at the hotel
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 13: BHIMASHANKAR – TRIMBAKESHWAR – NASHIK (5 HRS)
Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning and then make your way to Nashik. Upon arrival visit to Trimbakeshwar Temple.
Trimbakeshwar is a highly religious center of Hindus having one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. The Jyotirlinga of Trimbakeshwar is having its three faces representing Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesha. Due to excessive use of water, the lingam has started to erode. It is said that this erosion symbolizes the eroding nature of human society. The Lingas are covered by a heemai crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavas which is consists of diamonds, emeralds, and many other precious stones.
According to Shiv Mahapuran, once Brahma (the God of creation) and Vishnu (the God of saving) had an argument in terms of supremacy of creation. To test both of them, Shiva pierced the three worlds to a huge endless pillar of light – the jyotirlinga. Vishnu and Brahma set their ways to downwards and upwards respectively to find the end of the light in either directions. Brahma lied that he found out the end, while Vishnu conceded his defeat. Shiva appeared as a second pillar of light and cursed Brahma that he would have no place in ceremonies while Vishnu would be worshipped till the end of eternity. The jyotirlinga is the supreme part-less reality, out of which Shiva partly appears. The jyotirlinga shrines, thus are places where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 14: NASHIK – AURANGABAD (04 HRS)
Morning drive to Aurangabad. Upon arrival visit to Ellora Caves and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga:
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 15: AURANGABAD – HYDERABAD (FLIGHT) – SRISAILAM (05 HRS)
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Hyderabad. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at airport and drive to Srisailam.
Upon arrival visit the spectacular Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple. Attend the aarti in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 16: SRISAILAM – HYDERABAD (05 hrs)
Partake in the Abhishekam ceremony early in the morning at the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple. Thereafter, enjoy your breakfast and proceed towards Hyderabad, which lies at a distance of almost 240 km. Explore popular attractions in Hyderabad such as the Salar Jung Museum, which is also one of the three National Museums of India, and Charminar, also known as the 'Arc de Triomphe of the East'.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 17: HYDERABAD – MADURAI (FLIGHT) – RAMESHWARAM (04 HRS)
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Madurai. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Madurai airport and drive to Rameshwaram.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 18: RAMESHWARAM – MADURAI (04 HRS)
Morning visit the Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Temple are Mani Darshan, Samudra Snan and Kund Snan, along with Abhishekam.
Later drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check into hotel. Evening we will visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. There are four entrances to this amazing temple complex set in 6 characters.
Enjoy your dinner followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 19: MADURAI – VARANASI (FLIGHT)
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight to Varanasi. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel.
Evening witness aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe. Special aartis are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 20: VARANASI
After breakfast, it is the time to visit to the city of Kashi Vishvanath. This religious tour of Varanasi takes you to some of the top pilgrimage sites of the city that cannot be ignored while in the city like Vishwanath temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan, Annapurna Temple, and Manas Mandir are some popular pilgrimage sites in Varanasi that you will be visiting on this expedition.
Followed by this, you will be taken out for a sightseeing tour of Sarnath. It is a small village in the suburbs of Varanasi which is known as the place where Lord Buddha delivers his first sermon to his disciples.
Evening witness aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe. Special aartis are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals
DAY 21: VARANASI – BODHGAYA (5 HRS)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Later visit to Gaya Buddha Temple, Bodhi Tree, Sita Kund, Janki Kund, Vishnupadam Temple.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 22: BODHGAYA – DEOGHAR (05 HRS)
After breakfast, drive to Deoghar. Relax for some time and then visit the Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple to attend Lord Shiva's Abhishek and Puja archana.
Afterward, visit the Basukinath Temple. The temple is believed to be the court of Baba Bhole Nath. In Basukinath Dham, the Shiva and Parvati temple stand in front of each other. In the evening, when the gates of both the temples open up, the devotees are advised to move away from the gates. It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati meet each other during this time. Basukinath is also one of the most ancient temples in India, and houses within its compound, several small temples belonging to different gods and goddesses. After enjoying the darshan, return to the hotel and if time permits, take part in the aarti.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 23: DEOGHAR – DELHI (FLIGHT) – DEPARTURE
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to airport to board the flight to onward destination.
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