12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package

In Hindu Mythology, there are 12 auspicious Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva that are highly revered among Hindus. A Jyotirlinga is a shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped as a Jyotirlingam. The Jyotirlinga means "The Radiant sign of The Almighty ''. It is believed that their darshan and pilgrimage cleanse all sins and grant salvation.

As per Hindu mythology, the darshan of Dwadash Jyotirlingas is very auspicious. The 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra is essential and needs proper planning as it is a long duration tour that will involve travelling to different states of India. To make your plan and yatra route, you can check Map of India and find the distance between places. You can book a well-planned itinerary of 20 days tour that takes you to the 12 popular Jyotirlingas in India.

Day 1 : Delhi - Jamnagar - Dwarka

The trip will start with Delhi to Jamnagar by Flight or train as per your budget and convenience. You will stay in Jamnagar for tonight.

Day 2 : Jamnagar - Dwarka (141 km/2-3 Hours) - Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan

You will visit Dwarka by road, which will take 2.5 hours. After arrival, visit Dwarkadheesh Temple, Rukmini Devi Temple and Bet Dwarka. Visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga-first Jyotirlinga of your trip. Dwarka Gujarat to Nageshwar Jyotirlinga distance is only 17 km. Enjoy Sunset Point at Dwarka Beach.

Day 3 : Dwarka - Somnath (238 km/5 hours approx.) - Somnath Jyotirlinga Darshan

Next day, proceed for Somnath Jyotirlinga Darshan from Dwarka. Visit at first Bhet Dwarka or Beyt Dwarka. Check-in at your hotel after arrival and then go for the darshan of Somnath Jyotirlinga and nearby attractions such as Bhalka Tirth, Triveni Sangam, and Prabhas Patan Museum. Watch the Light and Sound Show at Somnath Jyotirlinga temple in the evening. Attend the evening aarti and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4 : Somnath - Rajkot (194 km/4 hours approx.) - Mumbai

On 4^th day of this trip, drive to Rajkot from Somnath and then take a flight to Mumbai. Stay overnight in Mumbai.

Day 5 : Mumbai - Bhimashankar (190 km/5-6 hours approx.) - Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Darshan

On this day, the trip will proceed to visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, which will take approx 6 hours by road. After arrival, have darshan at the Temple. Darshan timings at Bhimashankar Temple are from 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM. After Darshan, explore Gupta Bhimashankar, the sacred pond, River Bhima, and the wildlife sanctuary. Stay overnight in a hotel or lodge.

Day 6 : Bhimashankar - Shirdi - Shani Shingnapur - Aurangabad (330 km/8-9 hours)

On this day, the trip will move to Aurangabad in Maharashtra, stopping at Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur. It will take 5 hours to reach Shirdi and cover 186 Km. Have darshan at Shirdi and then drive to Shani Shingnapur, which takes 2 hours to reach. Here, you can visit the Shanidev Temple. By late evening, you will reach Aurangabad after 2 hours drive again. Today's total driving time will be approximately 8-9 hours. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 7 : Aurangabad - Grishneshwar - Nashik (210 km/4-5 hours approx.) - Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan

Wake up early in the morning and proceed to darshan at Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple which will take 1 hour. After Darshan and Puja, drive towards Nashik, which will take 3 hours to cover 175 km. Stay overnight in Nashik.

Day 8 : Nashik - Trimbakeshwar - Mumbai (210 km/4 hours approx.) - Indore (By flight or train) - Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan

Wake up early to drive towards Trimbakeshwar Temple, which is very near to Nashik at 30 km approx and takes 1 hour to reach. Do the rituals and then head to Mumbai to catch your Flight to Indore, which will take 1-2 hours, while a train will take 11-12 hours. You can choose one travel option based on availability and budget.

Day 9 : Indore - Ujjain - Omkareshwar (138 km/6 hours approx.) - Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan

After arrival in Indore, the trip will depart to reach Ujjain and the darshan of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, followed by Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. It may take time if you are planning a visit during peak season.

Day 10 : Omkareshwar - Indore (83 km/2.5 hours approx.) - Hyderabad - Srisailam (213 km/4.5 hours approx.) - Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

After Darshan at Omkareshwar Temple, head back to Indore to travel to Hyderabad by Flight, followed by a road trip to Srisailam by car, which will take 4-5 hours.

Day 11 : Mallikarjuna Temple - Hyderabad (23 km/1 hour approx.) - Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Darshan

Wake up early and go for the darshan of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga at Temple. In the early morning, get ready for the Abhishekam ceremony. After darshan and puja, drive back to Hyderabad. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 12 : Hyderabad - Madurai (By Flight)/Madurai - Rameshwaram (172 Km, 3 hours)

Post breakfast, take a flight to reach Madurai from Hyderabad. Explore the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and then drive to Rameshwaram. Go for darshan at the Temple in the evening. Stay in a Dharamshala or hotel here.

Day 13 : Rameshwaram - Madurai (172 km/3 hours approx.) - Delhi - Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Darshan

Wake up early in the morning and visit the Temple earliest to take part in several rituals such as Lingam Darshan, 22 Kund Snan, Rudrabhishek and bathe at Agni Teertham. If time permits, visit sightseeing places in Rameshwaram and head back to Madurai as per the scheduled flight time. Take a flight from Madurai to Delhi. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 14 : Delhi - Haridwar (220 km/4 hours) - Guptkashi (207 km/7-8 hours)

After exploring all Jyotirlingas in South India, we will visit North India, beginning with a visit to Kedarnath Jyotirlinga. We will head from Delhi to Haridwar and then Guptkashi for this trip. Overnight stay will be here.

Day 15 : Guptkashi - Gaurikund (33 km/ 1.5 Hours approx.) - Kedarnath (by trek) - Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Darshan

Drive from Guptkashi to Gaurikund, and our driver will drop you off at Gaurikund, which is the base of Kedarnath Trek. We will meet you at the same time you come back after Darshan at the Temple.

Day 16 : Gaurikund - Guptkashi (33 Km, 1.5 Hours) - Haridwar (200 Km, 5-6 Hours)

Drive back to Guptkashi. Explore local places and drive back to Haridwar from Guptkashi, which will take 6 hours to reach.

Day 17 : Haridwar - Varanasi (By Train/Flight)

Explore famous temples in Haridwar and take a scheduled flight or train to reach Varanasi. As time prevails, you can go for Varanasi Tour including Ganga Aarti.

Day 18 : Varanasi - Deogarh (464 km/10 hours approx.) - Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Darshan

We will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and perform the puja rituals and darshan. By late afternoon, drive to Deogarh, which will take 10 hours to reach by road.

Day 19 : Deogarh - Baidyanath - Basukinath (46.8 km/1 hour approx.) - Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Darshan

Proceed to Baidyanath Dham for darshan of 12th Jyotirlinga of this trip. Also visit Basukinath Temple, and Taal. Stay overnight in Deogarh or take a train from Deogarh to Delhi or stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 20 : Deogarh-Delhi

Take a flight from Deogarh to Delhi or onward destination. Here, the trip concludes.

Note: This is just a suggested 20-day itinerary of the 12 Jyotirlingas darshan tour package from Delhi with the best route possible. We also offer customization of the Jyotirlinga package for your specific needs and place of starting this tour. Contact us if you want modifications in the Jyotirlinga Yatra package to suit your time.