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12 Jyotirlinga Tour

Tour Duration : 24 Nights & 25 Days

Destination Covered : Ahmadabad - Somnath - Nashik- Aurangabad - Bhimashankar - Pune - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Rameshwaram - Kurnool - Hyderabad - Deogarh - Varanasi - Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar - Indore - Omkareshwar - Haridwar - Rudrapryag - Kedarnath - Rishikesh - Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive Ahmadabad - Somnath (by Road 387 Kms 8 hrs drive approx)

On your arrival at Ahmadabad / Railway station our representative will meet and greet you. Drive to Somnath Somnath is located at Prabhas Patan in Saurashtra in Gujarat. Upon arrival check in at pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Somnath - Ahmadabad (by Road 387 Kms 8 hrs drive approx)

In morning get ready to visit to Somanath temple. Somnath temple is considered to be the most significant and revered 12 Jyotirlinga temples across India. The temple is imposing with ancient Chanukya style of constructions. The Jyotirlinga in this temple is adorned with flowers and Jewels and provides eternal feeling to the devotees. Reveberating Shiva Bhajans all through the day and the Aarati Puja at regular intervals are enthralling in this temple.

Legendary stories give credit to Moon God for the construction of this temple. Chandra Devan (Moon) worshipped Lord Shiva in this place to get rid of the curse of demon Dakshan and Shiva blessed him by eliminating Dakshan's curses to Moon. It is believed that followed by Moon, Ravana renovated the temple using Silver, Lord Krishna using wood and finally BHima Pandava renovated it with marvelous stones. The visit to this temple and the worshipping of Shiva Jyotirlinga enlighten the mind and spirit.

Later in afternoon proceed for Ahmadabad. Upon arrival Ahmadabad check in at pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Ahmadabad - Nashik (by Road 480 kms 10 hrs drive approx)

In early morning after breakfast check out from hotel and get driven to Nashik. Upon arrival Nashik check in at pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Nashik

Early morning darshan of Trimbakeshwar temple in Nasik, Maharashtra. Triambakeshwar owns spectacular distinction of the Jyotirlinga having three faces exemplifying Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara (Shiva). All other 11 Jyotirlingas have only Shiva linga as the main deity. This extraordinary feature of the Tridev Linga of Triambakeshwar makes it a most revered Jyotirlinga shrine. The linga has been adorned by jeweled crowns and other ornaments. The crown is very precious with diamonds, worthy stones and emeralds. The devotee who offers puja to the Trimurthy (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) linga in Triambakeshwar is sure to get sanctified and can lead a peaceful life in future. The linga has started to erode due to excessive use of water over it and it is believed that the erosion symbolizes the nature. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Nashik - Shirdi - Aurangabad (by road 230 kms, 6 hrs drive approx)

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Aurangabad enrote visit Shirdi Temple. Shirdi Saibaba Temple, located at Shirdi, Maharashtra, India attracts millions of devotees of all religions, castes and creed who come to pay homage to Shri Sai Baba. The temple is a beautiful shrine that was built over the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba. Later proceed for Aurangabad. Upon arrival check in at pre booked hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Aurangabad (Darshan Grishneshwar Jyotirling)

In morning Darshan Grishneshwar Jyotirling. Grishneshwar is believed to be one of the ancient pilgrim destination revered as the shrine of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. This linga is known as Kusumeswarar, Grushmeswara and Ghushmeswara, apart from Grishneswara. The temple was re-constructed in the 18th century by Ahilyabhai Holkar.

Legends tell that a spiritual woman named as Kusuma offered worship to Lord Shiva in this place. She used to immerse the Shivalinga in a tank of water ritually and she was blessed with the Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord had miraculously given rebirth to her son after the death. Devotees offer pray in this place with high reverence and devotion.

The Grishneshwar temple is placed at a close distance of about 11 km from Daulatabad in the neighborhood of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Ellora caves are nearby attractions here. Nearest Airport is located at Aurangabad, which is at distance of about 29 km from the city of Grishneshwar. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Aurangabad - Bhimashankar - Pune (by road 235 kms, 6 hrs drives)

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Aurangabad enrote visit Bhimashankar Temple, Bhimashankar, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, can certainly be termed as a Pilgrim Paradise. The dense forests surrounding the high ranges also play an abode to the rare species of flora and fauna. Situated at the extreme end of the Sahayadri Ranges, this place gives a wonderful view of the world around you, the forts, the rivers and the hill stations around.

Later proceed for Pune. Upon arrival check in at pre booked hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Pune - Chennai (by air 9W-2352 Dept at 14:15 & arr at 16:55) - Madurai (by train Pandian Exp- 2637 dept at 21:15 & arr at 06:15 hrs)

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel and later transfer to airport for board a flight to Chennai. Upon arrival Chennai transfer to railway station for board an overnight train to Madurai. Overnight in Train.

Day 09 : Arrive Madurai - Rameshwaram (By Road 04 hrs drive)

In morning arrive Madurai railway station and drive to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later get ready to Darshan Rameshwar Jyotirlinga. Rameshwaram is a religious island located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is believed that Rameshwaram is the holy place where Lord Rama offered his prayers to Lord Shiva asking pardon for killing Ravana and also as a thanks giving for his victory over Lanka.

The Linga of Ranganatha adorns the holy shrine of Rameshwram. The place is renowned as Banaras of the south. The place is religiously very significant and revered as the most holy place in southern India. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Rameshwaram - Kurnool (by overnight train Rameshwaram - Okha Exp Dep at 20:50 hrs)

In morning after breakfast free. In evening transfer to railway station for board a train to Kurnool. Overnight in Train.

Day 11 : Arrive Kurnool

In evening arrive Kurnool railway station and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Kurnool (Darshan Malika Arjun Jyotirling)

In morning get ready for Darshan Malika Arjun Jyotirling, Mallikarjun temple at Srisailam is located in Nallamala hills of Andhra Pradesh. Srisailam is a revered holy place and it is believed Lord Shiva and Parvati stayed in this place. The temple is dedicated to Mallikarjuana Swamy, one form of Lord Shiva. Srisaila Khandam in Skanda Purana narrates the mythology behind the holy Jyotirlinga temple in Srisailam. It is believed that Lord Rama installed the Jyotirlinga. One can see Panchapandava lingas installed by Pandvas in the temple premises. Rest of the day at leisure and personal activities. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Kurnool - Hyderabad (by road 04 hrs drive) - Kolkata (IT-3433 dep 20:45 hrs)

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel and get driven to Hyderabad Airport for board a flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival Kolkata Check in at pre booked hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Kolkata - Jasidih (by train U Abhatoofan Dep: 0945 Hrs) - Deogarh

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel and get driven to railway station for board a train to Jasidih. Upon arrival Jasidih drive to Deogarh later check in at pre booked hotel. In evening at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Deogarh - Jasidih (by road) - Varanasi (by train Amritsar exp, dep at 20:50 hrs & arr at 8:25 hrs)

In morning get ready for Dharshan Baba Baidynath Jyotirling. It is believed that the Baidynath Jyotirlingam in Deogarh in Jharkhand is associated with legendary stories of Ravana and Lord Shiva. It was at this place Ravana cut off his nine heads to repent and Lord Shiva blessed him by joining back all his heads like a Vaidya. The temple is very famous with thousands of devotees offer their prayers with great devotion and reverence. The Shivalinga here is adorned majestically with jewels and pearls. One can get all kinds of prosperity and long life by praying in this holy place.

Later in evening transfer to Jasidih railway station for board a train for Varanasi. Overnight in Train.

Day 16 : Arrive Varanasi

Arrive Varanasi and get welcomed by our company representatives. Get driven to your pre booked hotel and check in. Later sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Darshan Kashi Vishwanath. Evening Boatride At river Ganga.. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 17 : Varanasi - Ujjain (by train (RJBP INDB Exp. Dep: 1600 & arrive 12:50Hrs)

In morning after breakfast free later check out from hotel and transfer to Railway station for board a train to Ujjain. Overnight in Train.

Day 18 : Arrive Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar - Indore (02 hrs drive)

Arrive Ujjain and get welcomed by our company representatives. Get driven to Darshan of Mahakaleshwar. Mahakaleshwar is located at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh and is a holy temple which is credited with citations in the great works of Poet Kalidasa. The importance of the Jyotirlinga here is that the idol in this shrine faces southward and is known as Dakshinamoorthy. The famous ritual of Bhasma Arti, showering the linga with hot ashes (Bhasmam) symbolizes the life and death of human beings. The temple architecture is worthwhile to observe. The five-storied architectural style is a mix of Rajput style and Mughal style.

Later drive to Indore. Upon arrival check in your pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 19 : Indore - Omkareshwar (2.5 hrs drive) - Delhi (by flight IT-4398 Dept 20:40)

Early Morning Darshan Omkareshwar (Drive 2.5 Hrs) Omkareshwar is a famous Jyotirlinga temple located is a holy island of Shivpuri in Maheshwar, Madhay Pradesh. This holy shrine is located at the convergence of Kaveri and Narmada rivers. The devotees offer Shiva Bhajan as a ritual in this temple. The place looks like the "OM" and hence the name Omkareshwar.

There are two Shiva Lingams in this place Omkareswarar and Amareshwarar. There are many legendary stories relating Naradar and Lord Shiva with Jyotirlinga at Omkareshwar. Devotees offer worship to get salvation from the charka of life and death.Evening transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 20 : Delhi - Haridwar (by road 06 hrs drive)

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel & get driven to Haridwar, one of the pilgrimages in India. Check in at a pre booked hotel and relax for few hours. In evening attend the Grand Aarti at Har Ki Paudi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 21 : Haridwar - Rudrapryag (by road 08 hrs drive)

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel & get driven to Rudrapryag udraprayag was carved out from the Districts of Chamoli and Tehri and was made a separate administrative district in 1997. It comprises some parts of district Tehri & Pauri which were conjoined to form Rudraprayag as a new district. Rudraprayag is bounded by Uttarkashi District on the north, Chamoli District on the east, Pauri Garhwal District on the south, and Tehri Garhwal District on the west. The elevation of the district ranges from 800 mts. to 8000 mts above sea level, hence climate depends largely on altitude. Major attractions in and around the district are: Rudraprayag, Augustmuni, Guptkashi, Jakholi, Sonprayag, Khirsu, Gaurikund, Deoria Tal, Chopta, Ukhimath, Gandhi Sarovar and Vasuki Tal etc.Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 22: Rudrapryag - Kedarnath (by road 06 hrs drive)

In morning check out from hotel and get driven to Trek of Kedarnath Darshan. Kedarnath is located at the head end of the River Mandakini. It is the holiest pilgrimage spot for a devout Hindu. Jyotirlingam is termed as Lord Kedareshwar in this shrine. This jotirlingam is the rump of the bull followed by the legendary story.

Legends tell that Lord Shiva took refuge in the form a bull in Kedarnath to evade Pandavas. Lord shiva dived into the earth leaving the back hump over the surface. This hump is worshipped in this holy shrine of Kedarnath. The remaining parts are located and worshipped as Panch Kedar, namely Tungnath where Bahu (arms), Rudranath where Mukh (face), Madmaheshwar where nabhi (navel) and Kalpeshwar where jata (hair).

Kedarnath is located in the Great Himalayan ranges in Uttar Pradesh. This shrine is placed in a hillock of about 11,735 feet above sea level. This region of the Himlayas where Kedarnath is located is known by different names like Gandhamadana parvatham, Pancha parvatham and Sumera parvatham. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 23 : Kedarnath - Rishikesh (by road 10 hrs drive)

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel & get driven to Rishikesh. Upon arrival Rishikesh check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 24 : Rishikesh - Delhi (by road 08 hrs drive)

In morning after breakfast check out from hotel & get driven to Delhi. Upon arrival Delhi check in at pre booked hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and shopping activity. Overnight stay at hotel.