Journey to Discover the Holy Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, and Bhimashankara

Detailed Day wise Itinerary

Day 1: Chennai – Nashik

• Arrive Nashik: By flight: Indigo 6E 6892/6547 via Bengaluru: 11:40 - 16:20
• Early Morning: Depart from Chennai at 11:40 AM.
• Afternoon: Travel through Bengaluru.
• Evening: Arrive in Nashik by 4:20 PM. Check into your hotel.
• Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
• Stay Overnight:.

Day 2: Nashik Sightseeing

• Morning:Breakfast: Have a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel.
• Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple: Visit the revered Jyotirlinga temple of spiritual importance with its beautiful architecture.
• Afternoon:Ram Kund Panchavati: This is a sacred bathing tank in Nasik, located in the Panchavati area of the city and associated with the old epic of the Ramayana.
• Maa Bhadrakali Temple: Visit the Shakti Peeth known as the Maa Bhadrakali Temple.
• Lunch: Enjoy local food.
• Evening:Sita Gufa: Visit the cave in which Sita was placed in captivity by Ravana.
• Dinner: Go back to your hotel and enjoy the dinner.
• Overnight Stay: Nashik.

Day 3: Nashik – Aurangabad

• Morning:Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Drive to Aurangabad: Proceed towards Aurangabad (185 km, approx. 4 hours).
• Afternoon:Check-in: Upon arrival at Aurangabad, complete the check-in formalities.
• Lunch: Freshen up and have lunch.
• Bibi Ka Maqbara: Visit this beautiful mausoleum, often referred to as the 'Taj of the Deccan'.
• Evening:Bhadra Maruti Temple: Visit this one-of-a-kind Hanuman Temple with a reclining statue of him.
• Dinner: Drive back to your hotel for dinner.
• Overnight Stay: Aurangabad.

Day 4: Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Aurangabad

• Morning:Breakfast: Start your day with a filling breakfast. Drive to Ellora Caves Drive to Ellora (one way 34 Kms) it would take around 1 hr.
• Ellora Caves: Discover the wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage site, famous around the globe for its cave temples hewn out of rock cut hills.
• Afternoon:Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple: Drive to the ancient Jyotirlinga Temple, which is located around the caves.
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at Ellora Caves.
• Evening:Return to Aurangabad: Get back to the hotel.
• Dinner: Dinner in the hotel.
• Overnight Stay: Aurangabad.

Day 5: Aurangabad to Shirdi

• Morning:Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel.
• Drive to Shirdi: Drive to Shirdi (115 km/approx. 2 hrs drive).
• Afternoon:Check-in: On reaching Shirdi, check into the hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch and refreshment.
• Evening:Shirdi Sai Baba Temple: Visit the prominent temple and attend the evening aarti.
• Dinner: Later, savor dinner at your hotel.
• Overnight Stay: Shirdi.

Day 6: Shirdi to Bhimashankar

• Morning:Breakfast: Relish a wholesome breakfast.
• Drive to Bhimashankar: Proceed to Bhimashankar (180 km, approx. 4 hours by road).
• Afternoon:Check-in: Arrive in Bhimashankar and check in to your hotel.
• Lunch: Lunch and relax.
• Evening:Bhimashankar Visit: Walkaround the green ambiance with leisure.
• Dinner: Have dinner at the hotel.
• Stay: Overnight in Bhimashankar.

Day 7: Bhimashankar City Tour and Departure to Pune

• Morning:Breakfast: Start your day with a healthy breakfast.
• Bhimashankar Temple: Get ready to proceed Bhimashankar Temple, the next Jyotirlinga.
• Natural Walk: Explore natural walk around the temple.
• Afternoon:Lunch: Local restaurant.
• Drive to Pune: Head for Pune (approx 4 h drive).
• Evening:Departure: Reach Pune airport dropping by 11 PM.

Day 8: Pune to Chennai: 4:30 am

• Flight: Indigo 6E-6877/6269 via Hyderabad.
• Early Morning: Transfer to the airport for boarding an early morning flight to Chennai arrival at 8 am

Inclusions of the Package:

• Accommodation: 5 nights stay in a 3 star category hotel.
• Transportation: Innova car with a guide-cum-chauffeur for 6 days
• Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel on a daily basis.

Exclusions of the Package:

• Flights: Airfare for travelling from Chennai to Nashik and Pune to Chennai.
• Meals: Dinner at the time of travel (apart from hotel).
• Other charges: If there is any special pooja charges.

Route Map - Jyotirlingas - Maharashtra