05 Nights / 06 Days
Package Price :₹0.00/-Per Person
Booking Price :₹ 30,500.00/- Per Person
This Maharashtra jyotirlinga tour package offer you tour of five Jyotirlinga tour out of 12 Jyotirlinga situated in India. This is purely spiritual tour and in this tour you can cover Bhimashankar, Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath, Grishneshwar and Trimbakeshwar which are situated on diff part of Maharastra. These all Five Jyotirlinga are very important among all Shivaties, This 6 days maharashtra jyotirlinga tour package includes tour of most of the important tourist places of Maharatstra, It also cover tour of Ajanta and ellora cave as well tour of Spirtiual city Shirdi, Maharashtra Panch Jyotirlinga Tour Packages.
Includes
• Accommodation On double/ Twin sharing in mentioned/similar hotels
• 1N Ahmedabad, 1N Ambajogai, 2N Aurangabad and 1N in Shirdi
• Meal Plan Will Be On Cpai (Room + Breakfas).
• All transfer in By Air Conditioned Private car.
• All sightseeing As Per The Itinerary
• Airport Pick -up & Drop
• All Parkings,Toll
• Inter State Taxes
• Driver Allowance
• All Hotel Taxes
• 500ml packaged water daily per person
• Package cost as per 02 person travelling together
• Website costing as per standard hotels, email us for upgraded hotels packages
Excludes
• GST
• Meals Not Mentioned In The Itinerary
• All Adventure Activities Charges
• Entry Fees To Monuments And Palaces.
• Anything Not Mentioned In The Inclusions.
• Porterage At Hotels And Airports, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc.
• All Items Of Personal Nature.
• Any Cost Arising Due To Natural Calamities Like Landslides, Roadblocks, Etc.
• Any Increase In Taxes Or Fuel Leading To An Increase In Surface Transport.
• Mandatory X- Mas / New Year Eve Supplementary Charges , That Should Be Paid By The Guest Directly To The Hotels Concerned..
Outline Itinerary
Day 01:- Mumbai to Bhimashankar(200kms/5hrs) to Ahmednagar (170kms/4hrs)
Day 02:- Ahmednagar to Parali Vaijnath to Ambajogai (210kms/5hrs)
Day 03:- Ambajogai - Aundha Nagnath - Aurangabad (Ajanta Cave Sightseeing) (120kms / 04 hrs)
Day 04:- Aurangabad Local tour
Day 05:- Aurangabad to Shirdi (130kms/3hrs)
Day 06 :- Shirdi to Mumbai drop via Nashik
Tour Itinerary Details
Day 01:- Mumbai to Bhimashankar (200kms/5hrs) to Ahmednagar (170kms/4hrs)
On arrival in Mumbai airport or Railway station, meet and greet our friendly representative and later drive to Bhimashankar on your spiritual Maharastra Jyotirlinga tour. After 5hrs drive from Mumbai, Visit Bhimashankar an ancient very spiritual shrine situated in the Sahyadri hills. It is one of the most sacred Jyotirlinga amongst the 12 jyotirlingas for Shivaties. After Darshan proceed to Ahmednagar which is 170kms away and 4hrs drive. On arrival in Ahmednagar for night stay rest of day free for relaxing.
Day 02:- Ahmednagar to Parali Vaijnath to Ambajogai (210kms/5hrs)
This morning post yummy breakfast at hotel check out and drive to Ambajogai on your 5 jyotirlinga of maharashtra from Mumbai, Ambajogai- huge heritage and ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Yogeshwari. Later visit other important jyotirlingas Shri Vaijnath Temple which is an ancient Shiva temple, Situated at Parli Vaijnath in Beed district. Later on arrive at Ambajogai in the evening check into hotel and rest of the free for relaxing.
Day 03:- Ambajogai - Aundha Nagnath - Aurangabad (Ajanta Cave Sightseeing) (120kms / 04 hrs)
Morning post delicious breakfast, Check out from hotel and Drive to Aurangabad. En-route visit Aundha Naganath temple which is an ancient Shiva temple and 8th Jyotirlingan Temple. Situated in Hingoli district, after temple darshan visit Ajanta cave in Aurangabad, Ajanta cave is UNESCO world heritage site which consist of 30 rock cut Buddhist cave monuments dates between 2nd Century BCE to 480 CE, Rock cut sculptures and Painting here is amongst the finest surviving ancient Indian art examples. On arrival in historical city of Aurangabad check into hotel and rest of the free for relaxing.
Day 04:- Aurangabad Local tour
This morning post tempting breakfast at hotel, Go for Aurangabad tour and travel which includes Grishneshwar Temple meaning for Ghrneshwar means 'lord of compassion', sometime also called as Dhushmeshwar or Ghrneshwar Temple, This Lord Shiva Temple which is also very important Jyotirlingan you will find its reference in the Shiva Puran. Post Lunch you will visit your next exciting monument Ellora cave which is UNESCO world heritage site, It is one of the biggest and largest Rock Cut cave in the world which consist monastery and temple Complexes from Hindu, Jain and Buddhist, This cave is dated back from 600-1000CE, don't forget to see Bhadra Maruti temple inside Ellora cave it is only sleeping Lord Maruti Idol in India. Post Ellora cave temple tour return back to Aurangabad city for night stay.
Day 05:- Aurangabad to Shirdi (130kms/3hrs)
After mouthwatering breakfast at hotel, Check out go for places to visit in Aurangabad start with visiting Daulatabad Fort, Aurangzeb Tomb, Bibika Maqkbara (Mini Tajmahal) and later drive to Spiritual city Shirdi for Maharastra Jyotirling with Shirdi which was former home of Sai Baba. On arrival check into hotel and rest of the day free for visiting major temples of Shirdi and temples related to Sai Baba. Night stay in Shirdi.
Day 06 :- Shirdi to Mumbai drop via Nashik
This Morning post healthy breakfast at hotel and check out and drive to Mumbai which is also known as Financial capital of India, On the way visit final Jyotirlingan of this tour which is Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple which very famous and important Jyotirlingan located in Nashik district, Post Darshan drop to Mumbai Airport or Railway station as per your flight tickets.
Q: What are the 12 Jyotirlingas?
A: The 12 Jyotirlingas are considered to be the holiest shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Hinduism. They are spread across different parts of India and are revered by millions of devotees. The names of the 12 Jyotirlingas are:
Somnath in Prabhas Patan, near Veraval in Saurashtra, Gujarat
Mallikarjuna in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Omkareshwar in Mandhata Island, Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh
Kedarnath in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Bhimashankar in Pune, Maharashtra
Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Trimbakeshwar in Trimbak, near Nashik, Maharashtra
Vaidyanath in Deoghar, Jharkhand
Nageshwar in Dwarka, Gujarat
Ramanathaswamy in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Grishneshwar in Ellora, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Q: What is the significance of the Jyotirlingas?
A: The Jyotirlingas are considered to be manifestations of Lord Shiva's divine and infinite light (Jyoti). Pilgrimage to these shrines is believed to be highly auspicious and is believed to cleanse devotees of their sins, grant blessings, and bestow spiritual liberation (moksha).
Q: Can anyone visit the Jyotirlingas?
A: Yes, the Jyotirlingas are open to people of all genders and religions. Devotees from around the world visit these holy shrines to seek blessings and offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
Q: Can the Jyotirlingas be visited in a single trip?
A: Visiting all the 12 Jyotirlingas in a single trip can be a challenging and time-consuming task, as they are spread across different states in India. It typically requires careful planning, significant time, and logistical arrangements. Many devotees undertake multiple trips to visit these shrines.
Q: Are there specific rituals to be followed while visiting the Jyotirlingas?
A: While there are no strict rituals, it is customary to perform abhishekam (ritualistic bathing) of the Jyotirlinga with water, milk, ghee, honey, and other sacred substances. Devotees offer prayers, perform aarti, and chant mantras to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Q: When is the best time to visit the Jyotirlingas?
A: The best time to visit the Jyotirlingas varies depending on the location. Many of these temples experience significant pilgrim traffic during festivals and auspicious occasions associated with Lord Shiva, such as Mah.
Q: Are there any specific order or sequence to visit the Jyotirlingas?
A: There is no fixed order or sequence to visit the Jyotirlingas. Devotees can visit them in any order based on their convenience and travel plans.
Q: Is there any specific dress code to follow while visiting the Jyotirlingas?
A: While there is no strict dress code, it is advisable to dress modestly and respectfully while visiting any religious site. It is recommended to wear traditional attire and cover your shoulders and legs as a sign of respect.
Q: Can the Jyotirlingas be visited throughout the year?
A: Yes, most of the Jyotirlingas can be visited throughout the year. However, it's important to check for any specific temple timings, rituals, or temporary closures due to festivals or maintenance activities before planning your visit.
Q: Are there any nearby attractions or places of interest near the Jyotirlingas?
A: Many of the Jyotirlingas are located in places that have additional attractions and places of interest nearby. For example, near Rameshwaram (Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga), you can visit the Rameshwaram Temple, Dhanushkodi Beach, and other historical sites. Similarly, near Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga), you can explore the Ganges River, Sarnath, and various temples.
Q: Are there any specific rituals or ceremonies associated with the Jyotirlingas?
A: Each Jyotirlinga has its own unique rituals and ceremonies that are performed by the temple priests and devotees. These rituals often include abhishekam (ritualistic bathing), aarti (ceremonial worship with lamps), and special prayers dedicated to Lord Shiva.