12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package 18 Nights / 19 Days

Upon arrival in Jamnagar, meet our tour representative who will greet you with a warm welcome. After that, hit the road to Dwarka. Considered one of the seven holiest cities in Hinduism, the place is also highly revered as one of the sacred Char Dhams. Once you reach, check-in at the hotel and unwind.

A sightseeing tour of Dwarka is scheduled in the afternoon. First, explore the popular attractions in the town. Later on, head towards the famous Dwarkadhish Temple. Built around 1400 years ago, the 5-storied temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Marvel at the intricate carvings, have darshan and attend the mesmerizing aarti.

Enjoy an overnight stay in Dwarka.

Wake up early in the morning to visit Bhet Dwarka or Beyt Dwarka. Dating back to the 19th century, the place is also known as the 'Kingdom of Lord Krishna' because he stayed with his wife Rukmini for a long time. En route, pay homage at the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Then, if you're lucky enough, you get a chance to attend the holy abhishekam ceremony. Next on the list is an excursion to Rukmini temple. Subsequently, savor a hearty breakfast.

After this, enjoy a road trip to Somnath. Upon reaching, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel. In the evening, get ready to explore the well-known Somnath Jyotirlinga temple. Finally, attend the evening aarti and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Savor your dinner and head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Savor a delicious breakfast. Afterward, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Diu or Rajkot. Flights services to Mumbai are available from both cities. Get comfortably transferred to the airport to board your flight. After reaching, complete the check-in formalities at the pre-decided hotel. Then, take a tour of popular attractions or enjoy the comforts of your room.

Dinner and overnight stay are planned at the hotel.

Day 4 of the 12 Jyotirlinga tour package starts with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Then, proceed to Bhimashankar by road. Upon arrival, get an assisted transfer to the hotel, where you can complete the check-in formalities.

Afterward, head towards the Bhimashankar Temple, a holy abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Offer your prayers and attain the blessings. The lush greenery all around the temple will soothe your senses. Plan a visit to the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary in the evening.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Check out of your hotel after having an early breakfast. Today you will be driving to Shirdi. The holy town in Maharashtra is a famous pilgrimage site renowned for Sai Baba. After reaching Shirdi, head towards Samadhi Mandir. Bow down in the shrine and experience divine bliss.

Next, you will visit Khandooba Temple and Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Complex. Located on the main road, the Khandoba Temple is where Sai Baba was welcomed by a Poojari when he came to Shirdi.

Devotees, while visiting Shirdi, usually don't mind driving an extra mile to reach another highly revered site. Thus, after having Darshan at Sai Baba Mandir, you'll be taken to Shani Shingnapur. The holy site is dedicated to Lord Shanidev. Both the town and the temple are equally impressive. You will be surprised to see that none of the houses in the town have gates let alone locks.

Drive to Aurangabad in the evening. An overnight stay is planned at the hotel.

Head towards the Grishneshwar Temple in the morning. Enshrining one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the temple is not just divine but has a unique architecture that casts a spell. The historic shrine finds mention in Shiv Puran. Once you are done visiting the temple, head straight to Nashik.

Enjoy a night's stay at the hotel.

Get ready in the morning to offer prayers at the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple. The ancient Hindu shrine is frequented by innumerable devotees of Lord Shiva every year. Located at the source of the Godavari River, the Jyotirlinga here is in the form of a three-faced embodying Tridev, Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva). Post worshiping, return to the hotel for breakfast.

Check out from the hotel and proceed to the Mumbai airport. Board a flight to Indore and after reaching, enjoy a road trip to Ujjain.

Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay.

The day starts in the wee hours as you get ready to attend the famous Bhasma aarti held at the Mahakaleshwar Temple at 4:00 am daily. Once you are done performing pooja, be back at the hotel for breakfast. Later on, check-out from the hotel and hit the road to Omkareshwar.

Lying on the banks of River Narmada, the town mirrors the shape of the holy letter 'Om' and hence the name. Upon arrival, take rest for a while and, in the evening, proceed towards the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple to attend the aarti. The sacred ritual will evoke your spiritual side and make you feel blessed.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

On day 9 of your 12 Jyotirlinga tour, wake up early in the morning to reach the Omkareshwar temple to attend the abhishekam ceremony. Afterward, gorge on an appetizing breakfast, check out from the hotel and brace yourself to reach Indore by road. On reaching, get a guided transfer to the airport to board a flight to Hyderabad. Upon arrival, start driving towards Srisailam.

Reputed to be one of the most ancient towns in India, Srisailam is home to one of the twelve Jyotirlingas Mallikarjuna. After reaching, enjoy lunch and proceed to pay homage at Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple. Participate in the evening aarti and bask in the bliss.

An overnight stay is arranged at the pre-booked hotel in Srisailam.

The day commences with attending the early morning abhishekam ceremony at Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple. After pleasing the presiding deity, munch your breakfast and start your drive back to Hyderabad.

Famed as the 'City of Nizams', Hyderabad boasts of a rich historical legacy. On reaching, visit the impressive Salarjung Museum – one of three national museums in the country. The next attraction you're going to visit is Charminar – a most important landmark in Hyderabad. It looks truly astounding when it gets illuminated at night. Call it a day at the Mecca Masjid.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Begin your day with a flavorsome breakfast. This is followed by completing the check-out formalities and proceeding towards Madurai by flight. After reaching, delight in an excursion to the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple. Flaunting incredible architecture, the temple lures tourists from all over the world. So bow down and make a wish.

After that, hit the road to Rameshwaram. Treasured as one of the holy Char Dham destinations, it is also known for housing one of the 12 divine Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It takes around 3 and a half hours to reach Rameshwaram from Madurai.

On arrival, check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Proceed for the holy Mani Darshan at around 4:00 am. Next on the line is to take a holy bath in the sea. This is known as Samudra Snan. After that, complete the rituals of Kund Snan. Now you are ready to attend the abhishekam ceremony at the Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Temple.

After you have taken the blessings of the lord, head towards the hotel to have breakfast. Then, check out from the hotel and return to Madurai by road. Reach the airport by 2 pm to board the flight bound to Delhi.

Once you arrive in Delhi, get transferred to the pre-decided hotel for an overnight stay.

In the morning, transfer to New Delhi Railway station to board your train to Haridwar. You will reach your destination at around 11:30 am. Post this, begin your road trip to Guptkashi. Nestled on the western bank of River Mandakini, the scenic town flaunts many holy sites such as Vishwanath temple, Ardhnarishwar temple, Manikaran Kund, etc.

Post reaching, complete the check-in formalities, and enjoy the rest of the day leisurely. Go for an outing or unwind yourself. Finally, savor a tasty dinner at night.

An overnight stay is arranged at the hotel.

You will be transferred to the Phata helipad by road in the morning. From there, board the helicopter to Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham destinations. The town is home to the Kedarnath Temple, which enshrines one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. According to legends, the Jyotirlinga is the humped form of Lord Shiva disguised as a bull. The holy temple of Kedarnath was built by the Pandava brothers of the great Hindu epic Mahabharata and later revived by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.

After reaching, collect your priority tickets. Usually, it takes a long time to have Darshan at the temple, but with your priority tickets, you get a chance to do it as early as possible. After the holy Darshan, return to Phata by Helicopter. Here, your vehicle awaits to take you back to the hotel for dinner.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Much of your breakfast and drive straight to Haridwar. Considered one of the seven holy cities in Hinduism, Haridwar is an important pilgrimage site. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, the holy town features River Ganga meandering through it. Upon arrival, you will be assisted with a guided transfer to the Haridwar Railway Station to board the train for Varanasi.

An overnight stay is arranged onboard.

Disembark from the train at Varanasi railway station in the afternoon. Meet our tour representative and transfer to one of our listed hotels. Check-in and unwind yourself. Get ready by the evening to marvel at a wonderful ceremony popularly known as the evening Ganga aarti held at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

The spectacular aarti starts just after sunset, as darkness spreads all over. For performing the mesmerizing ritual, priests in saffron-colored attires gather at the platform and raise huge heavy brass lamps in reverence of the River Goddess. Chanting of hymns, soulful tunes, and the aroma of flowers and incense sticks transform your evening into a memorable affair. The entire scenario gives goosebumps and is worth watching.

After attending the aarti, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Wake up before sunrise to leave for an early morning boat ride on the river Ganges. Watch the world awake with the sun and observe people making their way to the ghats for daily rituals. After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of famous temples in Varanasi. The first attraction of the day is the Durga Temple. From there, you will head towards Tulsi Manas Temple. Later on, visit Birla Mandir.

Pay home at Visalakshi Temple dedicated to the Goddess of the same name. After worshiping, head to Annapurna Devi Mandir. Now, it is time to visit the most famous Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the revered 12 Jyotirlingas in India. This is followed by an excursion to Sarnath, 10 km away from Varanasi.

Hailed as the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon in Deer Park, Varanasi exudes a matchless spiritual aura. While on your tour to Sarnath, don't miss the chance to explore outstanding masterpieces, namely Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi and Dharnek stupas. Later in the evening, reach Varanasi railway station comfortably to board the train for Jasidih Railway Station, and from there, you will reach Deogarh.

Enjoy an overnight stay onboard.

After reaching Jasidih Railway Station, you will start your journey to Deogarh. Upon arrival in Deogarh, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel. After straightening your backs for a while, leave the comforts of your room to visit Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple. Perform puja archna and attend the abhishekam of the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.

Next, you will be leaving to visit Basukinath Temple, one of the ancient temples in the area. The shrine is said to be the court of Baba Bhole Nath. The temples of Shiv and Parvati are located just in front of each other in the Basukinath Temple. The gates of both temples open in the evening, and it is believed that Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati meet each other at this time.

Offer prayers at the many other small temples of different Gods and Goddesses within the complex. After darshan, return to the hotel and attend the evening aarti if time and energy permit.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

The last day of your 12 Jyotirlinga tour package starts with the early morning aarti at the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple. Then, return to your hotel for breakfast. Check-out from the hotel at 11:00 am and leave to visit the markets. Afterward, get transferred to Jasidih railway station to board the train for the onward journey.