Jyotirlingas are the reincarnation of lord Shiva on earth. It is legend that to a devout Shiva baktha, these lingams would appear like fiery columns of light. Shrines of jyotirlingas are viewed as places where people wash off all their earthly sins and seek moksha.

The history behind the origin of jyotirlingas is that once Brahma and Vishnu had a huge clash among themselves to prove themselves as the superior one. Finally Shiva intervened and took the form a huge pillar and gave a task to find the ends of the pillar. The pillar was a never-ending one which encompassed the entire universe and in despair, brahma asked a flower to lie in support of him. Furious by Brahma’s action Shiva cursed Brahma that there would be no temples in his name ever and till today the flower is not used in any sort of puja.

The twelve jyotirlingas are Somnath in Gujarat, Mallikarjuna at Srisailam in Andra Pradesh, Mahakaleswar at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath in Himalayas, Bhimashankar in Maharashtra, Viswanath at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Triambakeshwar in Maharashtra, Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga at Deogarh in Jharkhand, Aundha Nagnath at Aundha Nagnath in Maharashtra, Rameshwar at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu and Grishneshwar at Ellora near Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

Though there are 64 jyotirlingas in India, these 12 are considered to be most auspicious and holy amongst the Hindu community. All the devotees who cover the holy circuit including all twelve lingams of Lord Shiva are believed to get enlightenment & nirvana.

Trip Highlights

Evening arti at Dwarkadhish Temple.
Sightseeing in Dwarka including Bhet Dwarka.
Attend Abkishekam ceremony at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.
Evening visit to Somnath temple.
Evening Arti and darshan at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga.
Participate in the pooja ceremony at Bhimashankar.
Halt at Shani Shignapur, on the way to Shirdi.
Kankad Arti at the Sai Baba temple, Shirdi.
Darshan at Grishneshwar Mahadev Jyotirlinga and Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga.
Early morning Abhishekam at Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga.
Visit to popular Ujjain temples-Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Bhairav Nath Temple.
Early morning visit to Maheshwar Temple.
Darshan of Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga, Srisailam.
Visit to the architectural gem of Madurai- Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Mani Darshan and Kund Snan at Rameshwar temple.
Day at leisure in the holy town of Guptkashi.
Attend Pooja ceremony at Kedarnath Jyotirlinga.
Holy dip in Tapt Kund (hot springs) before darshan at Badrinath temple.
Sightseeing in Badrinath including Mana Village.
Visit to Rudraprayag- the Confluence of Mandakini River and Alaknanda River.
Visit to the popular Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh.
Evening Ganga Arti at Haridwar and Varanasi- a memorable experience.

Itinerary Details

Day 1 – Arrive Ahmedabad & Drive to Dwarka

On your arrival at Ahmadabad, head straight to Dwarka. After relaxation, evening is free for local sightseeing. At sundown, attend Evening Darshan Arti at the famous Dwarkadhish Temple, majestic and historic temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna. Return back for Dinner and Night Stay at hotel.

Day 2 – Dwarka/Somnath, 215kms/4-5hrs

Wake up for early morning darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple. Thereafter proceed to Bhet Dwarka, popularly known as the “Kingdom of Lord Krishna”. On the route, pay you obeisance at the Abhishek Nageshwar Jyotirlinga while also covering the famous Rukmini Temple in between. Post lunch, carry on with the arrival at Somanath. Attend the darshan and aarti at the temple. Stay at the Somnath only for dinner and night.

Day 3 – Somnath – Jamnagar (by car) Jamnagar-Mumbai (by flight) Mumbai – Trimbakeshwar (by car)

Arrive early morning at Somnath Temple to attend the Abhishekam. After breakfast, head on to Jamnagar and board your first flight from Jamnagar to Mumbai. On your arrival at Mumbai, a pick up car will take you to Nashik (Trimbakeshwar) after a four hour drive. At evening, visit Trimbakeshwar for the arti and darshan. Return back to have dinner and stay for night.

Day 4 – Trimbakeshwar/Nasik/Bhimashankar/Shani Singnapur/Shirdi

Day 4 starts early. Visit to Trimbakeshwar for the Abhishekam. Post breakfast, head to Bhimashanker Temple traveling 6 hours by road. Attend the Darshan and Pooja and thereafter drive to Shirdi. En route make a stopover at Shani Shinganapur and then proceed to Shirdi. Arrive at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple for the Evening VIP Darshan. Return to hotel for the Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 – Shirdi/Aurangabad (by car) Aurangabad to Indore (by flight)

Early morning proceed to the Sai Baba Temple for the Kankad Arti. Then pack your breakfast and drive to Aurangabad. Visit the Grishneshwar Mahadev Temple, which considered to be the last or 12th jyotirlinga on Earth. From Aurangabad, take a flight to Indore and then take a two hour drive to Omkareshawar jyotirlinga. Have darshan at the temple and attend aarti. Return to Hotel for the Dinner and Overnight stay.

Day 6 – Omkareshwar – Ujjain, 2hrs drive

The day begins with attending Abhishekam at the Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga. Post Breakfast, take the journey to Ujjain. After arriving here have the darshan of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, the famous Aadi Shakti Temple and the Bhairav Nath Temple. Proceed to the hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 7 – Maheshwar – Indore – Hyderabad

Pre Book for the Bhasm Aarti and Darshan here and after breakfast, take the road to Indore. From Indore, pick up a flight to Mumbai and then further on to Hyderabad. After reaching Hyderabad, proceed to your hotel for the dinner and overnight stay at the premises.

Day 8 – Hyderabad to Mallikarjun, back to Hyderabad

Wake up early morning and drive to Srisailam. Take your packed breakfast along the way. On your arrival at the Srisailam, have the darshan of Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga. After having your lunch, return back to Hyderabad. Take your dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 9 – Hyderabad – Madurai – Rameshwaram

After having your breakfast, take the road and drive to Hyderabad Airport. From here, board the flight to Madurai. On your arrival at Madurai, proceed to the Minakshi Temple, the majestic temple, dedicated to Goddess Parvati. After darshan and admiring its amazing architecture, drive straight to Rameshwaram, the famous Jyotirlinga established by Lord Rama after his victory at Lanka. The drive nearly takes 4 hours. Have dinner and spend your night at the hotel.

Day 10 – Rameshwaram – Madurai ( drive 4hrs)

Get up early morning at 4 am to attend the Mani Darshan and do the Samudra Snana, Kund Snana and then again attend the Abhishekam Pooja at Rameshwaram. From Here head to Madurai by road and catch a flight to New Delhi. Post your arrival at the national capital, drive to Haridwar and check into your hotel. Rest here for the overnight.

Day 11 – Haridwar – Guptkashi (205 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)

Rise early morning and after breakfast check out of the hotel and drive to the sacred town of Guptkashi. On your arrival check into your hotel. The rest of this day is free to explore various holy sites and temples like the Vishwanath Temple, Ardhanareswar Temple etc. as well as enjoying the amazing backdrop of snow-covered peaks of Chaukhamba and the amiable and salubrious climate of the place. Return back to your lodgings for the dinner and night stay.

Day 12 – Guptkashi – Phata – Kedarnath – Phata – Guptkashi (By Helicopter)

The day starts with driving to Phata Helipad in the morning from where you will board a Helicopter to Kedarnath.On your arrival, you would be given 1-2 hours for the darshan. Here you can avail the facility of priority darshan tickets, which are available only for the helicopter passengers. Post Darshan, return to Phata by helicopter again. Drive back your hotel in the vehicle waiting for you at the helipad. Have your dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 13 – Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath (190 Km / 7 to 8 hrs)

Check out of the hotel at 8.am and head to Badrinath via Joshimath. Experience picturesque views of wonderful Ghats through your journey to arrive at Badrinath. Check in into the hotel. Post some rest and refreshment, get ready to have the darshan of Badrinath Temple in the evening. But before this, take the auspicious bath at the Tapt Kund and then proceed to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the ancient temple is about 15 m in height, constructed in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Head back to your Hotel after for dinner and stay overnight.

Day 14 – Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag (165 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)

This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 15 – Rudraprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar (160 Km / 5 to 6 hrs)

Head to Badrinath for darshan in the morning and then again return back to hotel for breakfast. After this the day is dedicated to local sightseeing. Visit places like Mana Village, Mata Murti Temple, Ganesh Gufa. In the afternoon, drive back to Rudraprayag en route Karanprayag. The town of Rudraprayag is a small site located on the confluence of the rivers Mandakini and Alaknanda and is considered holy. Return back to your Hotel. You can again head out of the hotel to explore the Rudraprayag town. Return back to the hotel for your dinner and stay overnight.

Day 16 – Varanasi

Take the journey to Varanasi and arrive at your hotel. At sunset, head to witness the majestic Ganga Arti, which is a major draw. Dinner and Stay at Varanasi for overnight.

Day 17 – Varanasi

Post breakfast, perform check out from the hotel and get transferred to Varanasi Railway Station/Airport for your home.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Package inclusions:

Accommodation on double/triple sharing basis.
Meals include breakfast at hotels on fixed menu basis.
Transport as per the number of persons travelling.
All the arrival / departure and sightseeing as per the program.
Drivers allowance, toll tax, parking charges
Car at disposal as per the program
All Fuel charges & All toll / parking fee.
Presently applicable taxes.
The rates do not include anything not mentioned.

Package Exclusions:

Any meals other than those mentioned above.
Any Airfare / Train fare.
Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges.
Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Service tax extra @ 3.63% of the total bill amount.

Price Guide

No. of Pax	Price (INR) on Double Occupancy	Transport
Min. 02 Pax	93,500/- per person	Indigo
Min. 04 Pax	65,500/- per person	Innova
Min. 06 Pax	61,800/- per person	Innova
Extra bed cost @ INR 30,000/- per bed
Supplement cost of Helicopter Tickets @ INR 7,500 per person (Phata / Kedarnath / Phata)

Hotel Used in the Package:

Destinations	Hotels
Dwarka	Hotel Govardhan Green Resort or similar
Somnath	Hotel The Fern Residency or similar
Trimbakeshwar	Hotel Shri Sai or similar
Shirdi	Hotel Lords Inn or similar
Omkaresjwar	Narmada Resort or similar
Ujjain	Hotel Shipra Residency or similar
Hyderabad	Hotel Wood Bridge Grand or similar
Rameshwaram	Hotel MCM Towers or similar
Haridwar	Hotel S R S Lakshya or similar
Guptkashi	Lal Resort or similar
Badrinath	Hotel Narayan Palace or similar
Rudraprayag	Monal Resort or similar
Varanasi	Hotel Meraden Grand or similar