Trip Highlights

  • Seek blessings at all 12 sacred Jyotirlingas across India.
  • Visit Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra.
  • Attend darshan at Nageshwar and Somnath Jyotirlingas in Gujarat.
  • Experience Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar and Mallikarjuna with scheduled temple rituals and aarti.
  • Visit Rameshwaram and Kedarnath, then continue to Kashi Vishwanath and Baidyanath.
  • Witness Ganga Aarti in Haridwar and Varanasi, along with a morning boat ride on the Ganges.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 19 Nights / 20 Days itinerary for 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra.

  • Arrive in Pune, meet our tour representative and begin the road journey to Bhimashankar.
  • On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax.
  • Later, visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
  • Spend the remaining time at leisure.

Overnight: Bhimashankar

  • Have breakfast, check out and proceed towards Shirdi.
  • Visit Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir and the temple complex.
  • Continue to Shani Shingnapur and seek blessings at the Shani Dev Temple.
  • Later, drive to Aurangabad and check in at the hotel.

Overnight: Aurangabad

  • Begin the day with a visit to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple near Aurangabad.
  • After darshan, continue your journey towards Nashik.
  • On arrival, check in at the hotel.
  • Spend the remaining evening at leisure.

Overnight: Nashik

  • After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Trimbakeshwar.
  • Visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and seek blessings.
  • Later, continue by road to Mumbai.
  • On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax.

Overnight: Mumbai

  • Check out after breakfast and transfer to Mumbai Airport for the flight to Porbandar.
  • On arrival, complete the hotel check-in formalities.
  • Later, drive towards Dwarka and visit Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.
  • After darshan, return to Porbandar.

Overnight: Porbandar

  • The next morning, after breakfast and proceed towards Somnath.
  • Visit Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
  • Attend the temple aarti as per the scheduled timing.
  • Later, return to Porbandar.

Overnight: Porbandar

  • After breakfast, check out and transfer to Porbandar Airport.
  • Board the flight to Indore via Mumbai.
  • On arrival in Indore, continue by road to Ujjain.
  • Check in at the hotel and spend the remaining time at leisure.

Overnight: Ujjain

  • Begin early with darshan at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
  • Attend the Bhasma Aarti, subject to temple booking and availability.
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast, then drive to Omkareshwar.
  • Visit Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and attend the evening aarti.

Overnight: Omkareshwar

  • Commence your day with an early visit to Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga for Abhishekam.
  • Return for breakfast and proceed to Indore Airport.
  • Fly to Hyderabad and continue by road towards Srisailam.
  • Visit Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga and attend the evening aarti.

Overnight: Srisailam

  • Attend the morning Abhishekam at Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga.
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.
  • Drive back to Hyderabad.
  • After check-in, the remaining time is at leisure for local sightseeing or markets.

Overnight: Hyderabad

  • The next morning, after breakfast, transfer to Hyderabad Airport for your flight to Madurai.
  • On arrival, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple.
  • Continue by road to Rameshwaram.
  • Visit Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga Temple and seek blessings.

Overnight: Rameshwaram

  • Begin early for Mani Darshan, Kund Snan and temple rituals at Ramanathaswamy Temple.
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.
  • Drive to Madurai Airport and board the flight to Delhi.
  • On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Delhi

  • Have breakfast, then drive to Haridwar.
  • On arrival, check in at the hotel.
  • Visit Chandi Devi Temple and Mansa Devi Temple; buy cable-car tickets separately.
  • In the evening, attend Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

Overnight: Delhi

  • After breakfast, check out and drive to Guptkashi.
  • On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax.
  • Spend the remaining time at leisure or explore nearby temples depending on time.

Overnight: Guptkashi

  • Have an early breakfast and transfer to Phata Helipad.
  • Board the helicopter for Kedarnath, subject to weather and aviation operations.
  • Visit Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
  • Return to Phata by helicopter and continue to Guptkashi.

Overnight: Guptkashi

  • Kickstart your day with an early breakfast, then drive to Haridwar.
  • On arrival, transfer to Haridwar Railway Station.
  • Board the overnight train for Varanasi.

Overnight: Onboard train

  • Arrive at Varanasi Railway Station and transfer to the hotel.
  • Complete the check-in formalities and relax.
  • In the evening, proceed to Dashashwamedh Ghat.
  • Witness the Ganga Aarti on the banks of the River Ganges.

Overnight: Varanasi

  • Begin the morning with a boat ride on the River Ganges.
  • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga along with other important temples in Varanasi.
  • Continue to Sarnath for sightseeing.
  • Later, transfer to Varanasi Railway Station for the overnight journey to Deoghar.

Overnight: Onboard train

  • On arrival, transfer to the hotel and freshen up.
  • Visit Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga for darshan and temple rituals.
  • Later, proceed to Basukinath Temple.
  • Return to the hotel after darshan.

Overnight: Deoghar

  • Begin the day with morning darshan at Baidyanath Temple.
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast and complete the check-out formalities.
  • Later, proceed by road towards Patna Airport to board your flight for your onward destination.

Overnight: Patna

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as per the confirmed itinerary.
  • Road transfers and sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Airport and railway station transfers as per the planned route.
  • Transportation for the temple visits included in the itinerary.
  • Meals specifically mentioned in the confirmed package.
  • Applicable taxes included in the final quotation.
  • Domestic airfare, train tickets and helicopter tickets unless specifically included in the final quotation.
  • Puja, Abhishekam, Bhasma Aarti, special darshan or other temple ritual charges unless mentioned.
  • Cable-car tickets and other directly payable services.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, phone calls, tips and room service.
  • Meals not included in the confirmed itinerary.
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses.
  • Additional expenses caused by weather, road conditions, transport delays, temple closures or other circumstances beyond control.

Important Information

  • Valid government-issued photo ID and copies of confirmed travel documents.
  • Comfortable walking shoes for temple visits and long sightseeing days.
  • Modest, comfortable clothing suitable for religious places.
  • Warm layers and rain protection for the Kedarnath and Uttarakhand sector.
  • Personal medicines and a basic first-aid kit.
  • A small day bag, water bottle, charger, and power bank.
  • Some cash for temple offerings and places where digital payments may not be convenient.
  • Photography or videography inside temple areas where it is prohibited.
  • Entering restricted areas or sanctums without permission.
  • Carrying items prohibited under individual temple security rules.
  • Littering or damaging temple, ghat or pilgrimage-site property.
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Best fit: May to June and September to October, when Kedarnath is generally operational and conditions are better for combining the Himalayan pilgrimage with the other Jyotirlinga temples.

Also possible: April and November may work, depending on Kedarnath's annual opening and closing dates. July and August are also within the pilgrimage season, but monsoon conditions can affect road and helicopter movement in Uttarakhand.

Avoid: December to March is not suitable for this complete 12 Jyotirlinga itinerary because Kedarnath remains closed during winter.

  • Temple timings, aarti schedules and darshan arrangements can change without prior notice.
  • Special rituals such as Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti may require advance registration or a separate booking.
  • Kedarnath operations are seasonal and are subject to weather and local authority regulations.
  • This itinerary involves multiple long road journeys along with flights and overnight train travel.
  • Dress codes, security checks and rules differ from one temple to another, so follow local temple instructions at each shrine.

Additional Information

  • A 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking.
  • The balance payment must be made 15 days before the start date.
  • Full payment is required for late bookings/peak season.
  • Additional payments need to be made as per supplier deadlines.
  • Cheque/Demand Draft

  • Bank Transfer

  • QR Code

  • Cancellation charges apply as per the final confirmed booking terms.

  • Refund processing may take 2–4 weeks due to banking procedures.

  • No refunds are available for partially used services or cancellations made after the journey has commenced.

Note: The cancellation amount is calculated based on the total booking amount, not the advance deposited. Charges may vary; view the full cancellation/refund policy here.

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FAQs

FAQs of 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan

Q: What is the price of 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan tour package?

Ans: The average cost of 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan tour packages per person will be approx. INR 1,19,000

Q: What are the temple timings?

Ans: The temples open for the Darshan from 5.00 A.M to 9.30 P.M.

Q: What are Abhisheka’s timings?

Ans: The timings of the Abhishek ceremony are from 5:30 A.M to 2:00 P.M. While in the Bhimashankar Temple, the timings of the Abhishek ceremony during the all Monday’s, Pradosh, Mahashivratri, Shravan mass, and Kartik mass is from 5:30 A.M to 5:00 P.M.

Q: Which is the most important Jyotirlinga out of 12 Jyotirlinga?

Ans: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is the most important Jyotirlinga out of 12 Jyotirlingas. It is situated in the Hindu pilgrimage destination Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Q: How to cover 12 Jyotirlinga in India?

Ans: First, you should visit Yamunotri temple, then Gangotri temple, followed by the Kedarnath temple, and finally fishing Badrinath There is a total of 12 Jyotirlingas in India such as Somnath Temple in Gujarat, Nageshwar Temple in Gujarat, Mallikarjuna Temple in Andhra Pradesh, Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra, Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Baijnath Temple in Jharkhand, Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Grishneshwar Temple in Maharashtra, Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nasik.

Q: What is the history of a Jyotirlinga?

Ans: History of a Jyotirlinga: Jyotirlinga is the holy shrines that are being dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva has appeared as a powerful and fierce beam of light at those sites.

Q: How many days are required to visit jyotirlinga in India

Ans: Minimum 20 days required to visit 12 jyotirlinga Darshan in India.

Q: What is included in the jyotirlinga Darshan Package?

Ans: Our Jyotirlinga tour Package includes Transportation, accommodation & taxes, however we can provide Meals, Flight Tickets, Guide etc at additional cost based on Guest’s requirements.

Q: How can I visit Jyotirlinga Darshan?

Ans: You can book Jyotirlinga Darshan tour package with us and you have a comfortable journey. Our 12 Jyotirlinga tour package will take you to the most revered and sacred sites of the country.