Maharashtras Three Jyotirlingas Tours with Shirdi 03N / 04D

A 4-day ex-Pune spiritual circuit covering Maharashtra’s three Jyotirlingas plus Sai Baba darshan. Drive to Nashik for 1 night to visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga at the Godavari’s source and Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in the Sahyadri hills. Continue to Shirdi for 2 nights: Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir aarti, Dwarkamai, Chavadi, and a day trip to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga near Ellora Caves. Return to Pune via Shirdi. Includes 3N AC stays with breakfast + dinner, private cab for the full route, temple assistance, and darshan facilitation. Perfect for devotees wanting Trimbakeshwar + Bhimashankar + Grishneshwar with Shirdi in one compact trip.

• Day 01 : Pune – Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas Temple – Nashik (330 Kms, 8 Hours)

  This morning pick up from Pune Airport and depart for Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas Temple located 110Kms far from Pune. Bhimashankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows southeast and merges with the Krishna River near Raichur. One can go to this place, full of natural beauty and lovely scenery. It is a good paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, jungle lovers and bird watchers as well. Post prayers depart for Nashik. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 02 : Nashik – Shirdi (100 Kms, 3 Hrs drive)

  This morning visit some of the most famous temple of Nashik including Kalaram Temple, the Naroshankar Temple and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas Temple or Tryambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, 28 km from the city of Nashik. Post prayers depart for Shirdi. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Evening visit Sai Baba Temple for prayers. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 03 : Shirdi – Excursion of Shani Signapur + Ellora Caves / Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas Temple / Shirdi (125Kms, 4 Hours drive)

  Post breakfast embark for Shani Signapur located 70kms far from Shirdi. The presiding deity of Shinganapur, Sri Shaneshwara or Lord Shanidev- the personification of the planet Saturn is worshipped with utmost reverence and devotion by multitudes of people from all over the world. The spectacle of the deity in black stone is overwhelming. A unique aspect of this place is, that no temple structure houses the Shanidev. There is only a simple platform on which stands the swayambhu idol, in black stone.
  
  Later visit the famous Ellora Caves is one attraction which represents the spectacular workmanship behind its exquisite carving and paintings. The caves also reflect the religious harmony which was there during the 5th to 11th century in India. Also visit the Daulatabad Fort which was built by the Yadavas. Initially, the fort acted as a southern military base. After having a glimpse of the glorious past of the country visit Grineshwar Temple and perform the prayers. This Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. The word Ghrneshwar means "lord of compassion". The temple is an important pilgrimage site in Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga (linga of light). Post prayers drive back to Shirdi.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 04 : Shirdi – Airport Departure

  This morning visit Mahasamadhi temple of Sri Sai Baba and perform worship and prayers. Back to hotel for breakfast. Later check out and if time available enjoy local sightseeing including  Dwarkamani 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. Other places of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori.
  
  Later scheduled transfer to Shirdi Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.