5 Jyotirlingas Temple Tour with Shirdi 06N / 07D

5 Jyotirlingas Temple Tour with Shirdi & Pune is a Maharashtra-focused pilgrimage hitting five of Lord Shiva’s 12 Jyotirlingas plus Sai Baba’s shrine and the city of Pune. You’d also stop at Shirdi for Sai Baba darshan and use Aurangabad, Pune & Mumbai as transit/hub cities with their own heritage and food. It’s a 7-10 day circuit mixing temple visits, hill temples, and Maharashtra’s history and food. Want me to break this down into a day-wise itinerary?

• Day 01 : Arrive Pune Airport – Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas Temple – Ahmednagar (250Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

  Scheduled arrive Pune Airport; meet our representative who will warmly welcome and later depart for Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas Temple located 110 Kms far from Pune. Bhimashankaris 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 Ahmednagar for night stay.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 02 : Ahmednagar – Parli Vaijanath Jyotirlingas Temple – Ambagojai(200Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

  Post morning breakfast departs for next Jyotirlingas – Parli Vaijanath Temple located in Parali. A renowned town in Beed district is identified by the presence of the Vaijnath Temple, a ‘Jyotirlingas’ temple on a small hill that attracts a large number of devotees all through the year. Being popular as a ‘Jyotirlingas’ it attracts a constant stream of devotees throughout the year and especially so in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan when pilgrims come here to have ‘darshan’ of the auspicious ‘shivlinga’. Known as the Vaijanath Temple, it is built out of stone on a small hill and is surrounded by a wall that protects it from all sides. Upon arrival visit the temples for prayers. Later proceed to Ambagojai for night stay in Hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 03 : Ambagojai – Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlingas Temple –Aurangabad (350 Kms, 7 Hrs drive)

  Post early breakfast in the hotel depart for 3rd Jyotirlingas visit during your journey to explore 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra. Aundha Nagnath (Nageshwaram) is supposed to be the eighth of the twelvejyotirlingas in India, an important place of pilgrimage. The present temple is said to have been built by the Seuna (Yadava) dynasty and dates to 13th century. The first temple is said to be from time of the Mahabharata andis believed to have been constructed by Yudhishthira, eldest of the Pandavas, when they were expelled for 14 years from Hastinapur. It has been stated that this temple building was of seven-storyed before it was sacked by Aurangzeb. Upon arrival visit the this temple for pay your obeisance to Lord Shiva. Later depart for Aurangabad. On reaching check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure / own activities or take rest in the hotel.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 04 : Aurangabad – Excursion of Ajanta Caves (100Kms, one way)

  This morning embark for same day excursion to your next destination, Ajanta Caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which houses 30 rock-cut Buddhist Caves. The caves have beautiful paintings and sculptures which are rightly called the Buddhist masterpieces. After sightseeing around the place, drive back to the hotel for dinner.
  Have a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel.

• Day 05 : Aurangabad – Excursion of Ellora Caves / Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas Temple / Shirdi

  After having your breakfast check out and visit the famous Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort. 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 depart 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 Depart for Shirdi. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Evening visit Mahasamadhi temple of Sri Sai Baba. Rest of time free for shopping.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 06 : Shirdi – Nashik (Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas)

  Post morning breakfast departs for Nashik 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. On reaching 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 check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 07 : Nashik – Mumbai Rly station (160Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  Post breakfast check out and depart for Mumbai. On reaching explore the mesmerizing and the most populous city of India, Mumbai. It is also called the financial capital of India where the multinational companies flourishing in a big way. The city is established on what was once an archipelago of Seven Islands. Over the years, it saw many changes and became the very popular business hub all around the world.
  
  If time available visit Sidhi Vinayak Temple, Dhobhi Ghat and Gateway of India etc.Later scheduled transfer to Mumbai Rly station / Airport to board the train/ flight for onward destinations.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.