Jyotirlinga Tour Of India

Jyotirlinga Tour Of India - (26 Days / 25 Nights)
Destination Covered: Varanasi – Deoghar – Kedarnath – Ujjain – Omkareshwar - Nashik – Bhimashankar – Aurangabad - Rameswaram – Sri Sailam – Somnath - Dwarka

Day 01: Arrive Delhi ( Hotel check In Time 12 Noon )

Scheduled arrive New Delhi Airport / Railway station, meet our representative who will welcome and later assist you to transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 02: Delhi – Haridwar ( 210 Kms, 5 Hrs drive )

This morning take breakfast in the coffee shop of the hotel anddepart for Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places to Hindu. Millions of Hindu devotees flock in this holy town to perform ritualistic bathing on the bank of the river Ganges to wash away their sins to attain Moksha. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. After fresh up visit Mansa Devi Temple is a popular temple in the town of Haridwar where most of Hindu devotees prefer to visit. Later on visit of Chandi Devi Temple and Har ki Pauri Ghats in the evening to enjoy the Ganges Aarti. Back to hotel.Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03: Haridwar – Rudraprayag ( 180 Kms, 5 Hrs drive )

This morning take breakfast in the hotel and later drive to Rudraprayag ( 180 Kms ) is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River. Rudraprayag is named after Lord Shiva temple – Rudranath which is situated here at the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini. Upon arrival check into hotel.After fresh up Rudranath Temple, Chamundi Devi Temple. Rest of time relax in the hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Rudraprayag – Kedarnath( Kedarnath Jyotirlinga )

Following early breakfast drive to Gaurikund is the base camp for starting trek to Kedarnath. This place is associated with Lord Shiva’s wife Parvati, also known as Gauri among the Hindu community. It is the place where Lord Shiva was stopped by Ganesha while the Goddess Parvati was bathing in the Gauri kund. Having estranged on insistence, Shiva Cut off Ganesha’s head here. After that Parvati was inconsolable and started crying and insisted that she want the boy back to life. And then Shiva took the head of a wandering elephant and placed it on Ganesha's body. Parvati had Her son back and Ganesha got the life and since then Ganesha is worshipped by the Hindu followers.

Upon arrival start 14 kms Trek to Kedarnath. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. After fresh up join the evening aarti and get the darshan. Back to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel

Day 05: Kedarnath – Srinagar ( 100 Kms, 4 Hrs drive )

Early morning visit the temple and later back to hotel for breakfast. After that start 14 Kms trek downwards towards Gaurikund. From here drive to Srinagar(100 kms) and check into hotel. Rest of time relax in the hotel and capture the picturesque beauty.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06: Srinagar – Haridwar ( 150 Kms, 5 Hrs drive ) / Varanasi ( by Train HW HWH SF EX 23:55 Hrs / 13:15 Hrs )

After breakfast in the hotel drive to Haridwar( 150 kms, 5 / 6 Hrs drive ). Upon arrival enjoy sightseeing of Rishikesh and visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula and Geeta Ashram. Rest of time spend at leisure, until scheduled transfer to Haridwar Railway station to board the train for Varanasi.Overnight train journey

Day 07: Varanasi ( Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga )

This morning scheduled arrive Varanasi Railway station, meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to Hotel. After fresh up visit Kashi Vishawanath Nath Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Temple.

In the evening will take you the Ghat of the River Ganges to view the world famous Ganges Aarti. Late evening back to Hotel.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Varanasi ( Boat Ride + Excursion of Sarnath ) / Jasidih ( By Train ASR HWH Express 19:15 Hrs / 08:00 Hrs ) 7kms drive to Deoghar

Early morning visit the banks of the River Ganges to take boat ride followed by the mesmerizing view of Sunrise. Back to Hotel for breakfast.Rest of time free at leisure.

Take your lunch in the hotel and later in the afternoon will take you on excursion of Sarnath where lord Buddha given his first sermon after getting enlightened at Bodhgaya. Visit Dhamekh Stupa, ruins of Deer Park, Mahabodhi Manavihar & Sarnath Museum.

In the evening transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the train for Jasidih;the nearest railway station of Deoghar.Overnight train journey

Day 09: Deoghar ( Baidyanath Jyotirlinga )

In the morning scheduled arrive Jasidih Railway station; meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to hotel. Deoghar is known for one of the twelve Shiva Jyotirlingas – Baidyanath Temple and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Only few of the places in India are most famous due to its significance of being together of Jyotirlingas and Shakti Peethas lying side beside each other like Shri sailam in Andhra Pradesh and Deoghar in Jharkhand. Deoghar is also famous for Mela of Shrawan take place every year in the month of July – August. Millions of devotees wearing saffron dyed clothes and shouting ‘Bol Bom’ coming from all parts of India carrying holy water of River Ganges from Sultanganj, which is almost 100 km far from Deoghar, in order to offer it to Shiva. It is the longest Mela of Asia and worth seeing. Visit the temple of Baidyanath and nearby temples. Back to hotel and take rest.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10: Deoghar – Patna ( by Train ) / New Delhi ( By Flight )

Take breakfast in the hotel and later transfer to Jasidih Railway station to board the train for Patna. Upon arrival transfer to Patna Airport to board the flight for New Delhi.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 11: New Delhi – Indore ( By Flight ) – Drive to Ujjain ( 60 Kms, 2 Hrs drive ) ( Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingas )

Take breakfast in the hotel and later transfer to Airport to board the flight for Indore. Upon arrival drive to Ujjain ( 60 Kms, 2 Hrs drive ) and check into hotel. After fresh up visit Mahakaleshwar temple , one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. Evening experience the awesome spectacle rituals at river Shipra. Back to hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 12: Ujjain – Omkareshwar ( 135 Kms, 4 Hrs drive ) ( Omkareshwar Jyotirlingas )

Post early breakfast in the hotel explore ancient city is an extremely well-known religious place for the followers to Hinduism. Visit the various attractions in Ujjain like Kalideh temple, GomtiKund, Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir etc.
Later drive to Omkareshwar ( 135 Kms, 4 Hrs drive ) known for Hindu Temple dedicated to lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlangasshrines of Shiva. Upon arrival check into hotel.After fresh up visit Omkareshwar & Amareshwar temple. Rest of time free at leisure Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 13: Omkareshwar – Pune ( by Flight )( Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas )

Post breakfast in the hotel, you will be transferred to airport to board the flight for Pune. Upon arrival take 02 Hrs drive to Bhimashankar located 95 kms from Pune. Bhimashankar is endowed with beautiful scenery at all around vibrant atmosphere. It is known for one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Arrive and check into hotel. After fresh up visit the temple. Back to hotel.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 14: Bhimashankar – Aurangabad ( 280 Kms, 5 Hrs drive )

After early breakfast in the hotel depart for Aurangabad. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
After fresh up enjoy half day city tour visiting Daultabad Fort and Bibi-ka-maqbara resembling the Taj Mahal. This monument is Aurangzeb’s wife’s burial chamber. Rest of the day free at leisure.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 15: Aurangabad - Excursion of Verul Village ( 30 Kms, One way ) ( Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga )

Post early breakfast in the hotel proceed for Verul Village ( 30 Kms away from the town ) to Visit GrishneshwarShiva Temple ‘ one of the Jyotirlingas mentioned in the Shiva Puranas. Later on you will be taken on excursion of Ellora Caves ( Closed on Tuesday ); the finest examples of cave temples, these 34 caves have intricate interiors and ornamental facades. Carved during the 350 AD and 700 AD the rock temples and monasteries represent three faiths – Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The Vishvakarma cave of the Buddhists, the Kailasa Hindu temple and the Jain Indrasabha present a captivating sight. These were carved out of a solid rock to provide sanctuaries to Buddhist monks. Back to hotel.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 16: Aurangabad – Nanded ( 260 Kms, 5 Hrs drive ) ( AundhaNagnath Temple – Jyotirlingas )

Post breakfast at hotel depart for Nanded is popularly known for the SachKhandHuzur Sahib Gurudwara where Ashes of 10th guru of Sikh Religion Guru Gobind are buries here. On reaching Nanded check into hotel. After fresh up take excursion of Aundha , located around 60Kms away from Nanded. It is one of the prominent pilgrimage destinations and beliedved to be the first of the 12 Jytirlingas in the country. Visit the Temple and pay your obeisance. After finishing your prayer drive back to Nanded for overnight stay in Hotel.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 17: Nanded - Shirdi ( 375 Kms, 6 / 7 Hrs drive )

Early morning visit the Sach Khand Huzur Sahib Gurudwara for morning prayers. Later post breakfast depart for next destination – Shirdi which is now one of the most prominent pilgrimage Destination in India where devotees from all over the world assemble here to pay their obeisance. on reaching check into hotel. After fresh up visit Mahasamadhi temple of Sri Sai Baba. Later on visit other places of interest in the city such as Dwarka mani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. Near the mosque, in a corridor is the dhuni or eternal flame that burns day and night, the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimh aMandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori. Rest of time free for your own activities.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 18: Shirdi – Nashik ( 100 Kms, 2.5 Hrs drive )( Trimbakeswar Shiva Temple, - Jyotirlingas )

After breakfast at hotel drive to Nashik which is located in the northwest of financial capital city of Mumbai. It is one of the holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. It is believed that Lord Rama had spent time here during his exile of 14 years. Due to being related to religious significance this city is known for more than 100 temples including Trimbakeswar Shiva Temple – one of the 12 jyortilingas. On arrival check into hotel. After fresh up visit some of the important temples including Trimbakeswar Shiva Temple,Kalaram Temple, the Naroshankar Temple and the Sundernarayan Temple.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 19: Nashik – Mumbai ( 100 Kms, 4 Hrs drive ) / Junagarh ( by Flight ) - Dwarka ( 140 Kms )

Post breakfast depart for Mumbai to take onward flight for Jamnagar. On reaching Jamnagar Airport, you will negotiate the distance of 140Kms to run to Dwarka. Upon arrival check into hotel.In the evening visit the dwelling place of lord Krishna, Dwarkadish Temple and Rukmini Temple followed by other temple nearby. Back to hotel.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 20: Dwarka – Somnath ( Jyotirlingas of Shore Temple in Somnath )

This morning drive to Somnath. Enroute we shall take your Porbander and visit Hanuman temple, Sudama Mandir, Sandipani Vidysniketan and Gita Mandir. Continue drive for the shore temple of Somnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The present incarnation of the temple was commissioned by Sardar Patel in the 1950s. The temple has imposing architecture and a beautiful sight facing the blue expanse of the Arabian Sea. On arrival check in to hotel. After fresh up visit the Lord Shiva Temple & Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Somnath . Evening attend AARTI ceremony and seeing light and sound show.Overnight stay in Somnath

Day 21: Somnath–Junagarh – Rajkot ( 200 Kms, 4.5 Hrs drive )

Take early breakfast in the hotel and drive to Rajkot. Enroute enjoy sightseeing of Junagarh, Birpur and Gondal. Late evening arrive and check in to hotel.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 22: Rajkot – Ahmedabad ( 225 Kms, 5 Hrs drive )

This morning drive to Ahmedabad is one of the busiest cities of India, once founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 to serve as his capital on being impressed with the beautiful surrounding and climate of the areas. Following 5 Hrs car drive, you will approach the city and check into hotel. After fresh up proceed for city tour of the beautiful city visiting Jama Masjid ;builtin yellow sand stone by the same founder of the city in 1423, followed by Hate Singh Temple, Siddi Saiyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram and Calico Museum etc. Rest of time free for your own activities.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 23: Ahmedabad / Hyderabad ( By Flight ) Drive to Sri sailam( 225 Kms , 4.5 Hrs drive ) ( Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga )

Take early breakfast in the hotel and later transfer to Ahmedabad Airport to board the flight for Hyderabad.Upon arrival take 5 hrs drive for Sri Sailam. Upon arrival visit check into hotel. After fresh up visit the temple.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 24: Sri Sailam – Hyderabad ( 215 Kms, 5 Hrs drive ) / Madurai

After breakfast in the hotel drive back to Hyderabad Airport to board the flight for Madurai. Upon arrival check into hotel.Evening visit Meenakshi Temple for prayer ceremony.Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 25: Madurai – Rameswaram ( Sriramanatha swamy temple – Jyotirlingas )

TAfter breakfast at hotel proceed for Rameshwarm is an important pilgrim tourist destination just equivalent to Benaras. The presiding deity here is in the form of Linga with name of Sriramanatha swamy temple. It is one of the twelve jyotirlingas.The Grandest part of the temple is the 1219 m pillard corridor consisting of 3.6m high granite pillars, rich carved and well proportioned. Visit Ramanathswamy temple, Sita Kund & Rama’s bridge etc. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 26: Rameshwaram – Madurai / Mumbai ( by Flight )

Take breakfast in the hotel and later drive back to Madurai. Upon arrival transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Take connecting flight from here for your home town. Tour ends with happy memories.