Dwadash Jyotirlinga Pilgrim Tour

Duration:

23 Nights / 24 Days

Destination Covered:

Mumbai-Rajkot-Dwarka-Somnath-Ujjain-Ujjain-Haridwar-Guptkashi-Guptkashi-Sonpryag-Kedarnath-Rudrapryag-Haridwar-Varanasi-Jasidih-Deoghar-Kolkata-Chennai-Rameshwaram-Madurai-Pune-Bhimashankar-Trimbakeshwar-Nashik-Shirdi-Shani Signapur Dham-Aurangabad-Hydrabad-Srisailam-Hyderabad

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
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Tour Description

Overview

‘Dwadash Jyotirlinga Pilgrim Tour’ will give you the chance to visit the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest pilgrim place for Hindus. These are shrines where Lord Shiva, is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam. Apart from this you will also visit some other major pilgrim places such as Dwarka, Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur Dham. It is a complete pilgrim tour for Hindus. During this tour you will get the chance to explore some major part of India, where you can also get the chance to explore diversity of the culture and traditions of India. The duration of the travel is 22 nights and 23 days.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mumbai- Rajkot (By Train)
 
Upon arrival in Mumbai, meet our representative, after welcome, proceed to the railway station to catch the train to Rajkot. 
An overnight train journey.
 
Day 2: Rajkot- Dwarka (By Road-225 Kilometres)
 
Today arrival at Rajkot in the morning, you will transfer the hotel in Rajkot. After freshen up, drive to Dwarka. It is about 5 hours’ drive to reach Dwarka.  Upon arrival in Dwarka, check in to the hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit to Dwarkadhish Ji and Nageshwar Temple.
 
Overnight stay in Dwarka.
 
Day 3: Dwarka- Somnath (By Road-231 Kilometres)
 
Today after having an early breakfast, we will leave for Somnath by road. Upon arrival at Somnath, check in at the hotel. Post lunch, proceed to visit Veraval and attend the evening prayer in Somnath Temple. 
 
Overnight stay in Somnath 
 
Day 4: Somnath- Ujjain (By Train)
 
Today early morning, proceed to Somnath Temple to attend the Abhishek.  After darshan, return back to the hotel and have breakfast.  After breakfast, get transferred to the railway station to take the train to Ujjain. 
 
Overnight in the train.
 
Day 5: Ujjain- Omkareshwar – Ujjain (By Road-140 Kilometres)
 
Reach Ujjain in the morning, get the assisted transfer to the hotel. Check in at the hotel. After freshen up, drive to Omkareshwar, which is located on an island and Omkareshwar is one of the 12 jyotirlinga. After darshan, return back to Ujjain.
 
Overnight stay in the hotel.
 
Day 6: Ujjain- Haridwar (By train)
 
In the morning, attend the Puja in Mahakaleshwar Ji and proceed to Bhairav Baba and Ma Shaktipeeth. After having lunch, leave for railway station to catch the train to Haridwar. 
 
Overnight Stay in the train.
 
Day 7: Haridwar
 
Upon arrival in the morning in Haridwar, check in at your pre-booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. In the evening, attend the Ganga Arti. Later return back to hotel.
 
Overnight stay in Haridwar.
 
Day 8: Haridwar- Guptkashi (By Road-207 Kilometres)
 
After having an early breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival in Guptkashi, Check in at the hotel. After freshen up, visit the Ardh Nareshwar Mahadev Temple. After darshan, return back to the hotel.
 
Overnight stay in Guptkashi.
 
Day 9: Guptkashi- Sonpryag – Kedarnath (25 Kilometres Drive + 19 Kilometres Trek)
 
Today morning, after breakfast, drive to Sonparyag. Upon arrival in Sonprayag, start trek towards Kedarnath via Gorikund, Bheembali, Garuechati. On arrival in Kedarnath, visit to Kedarnathji temple for Aarti and Darshan. It is one of the holiest temple for Hindus, which is one of the twelve jyotirlinga. The temple is devoted to lord Shiva. The temple is located at the height of 11,755 feet on the banks of Mandakini River, a tributary of Ganga.  
 
Stay overnight at Kedarnath. 
 
Day 10: Kedarnath – Sonpryag – Rudrapryag (19 Kilometres Trek + 60 Kilometres drive)
 
Today morning attend the pooja & Darshan at Kedarnath temple after breakfast, trek down to Gaurikund from Kedarnathji, upon arrival at Gaurikund, drive towards Sonprayag. On arrival at Sonprayag, check in to the hotel.
 
Overnight stay at Sonprayag.
 
Day 11: Rudrapryag – Haridwar – Varanasi (157 Kilometres drive + train)
 
After having an early breakfast, drive to Haridwar Railway Station and catch the train to Varanasi. 
 
An overnight train journey.
 
Day 12: Varanasi
 
Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. In the evening, attend the Ganga Arti.  Then return back to the hotel.
 
Overnight stay in Varanasi.
 
Day 13: Varanasi- Jasidih (By Train) – Deoghar (By Road-09 Kilometres)
 
In the early morning, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sankatmochan Temple, and attend the prayers. After darshan return back to the hotel to and have your breakfast.
 
Post lunch, transfer to the railway station and board train to Jasidih. On reaching Jasidih, drive to Deoghar, the town is popular for Baijnath Dham. 
 
Overnight stay in Deoghar
 
Day 14: Deoghar- Kolkata- Chennai (By Train)
 
Today early morning, proceed to visit Baba Baijnath Ji and attend the abhishek Pooja.  After darshan return back to the hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast leave to take morning train to Kolkata. On arrival in Kolkata in the afternoon, catch another train for Chennai. 
 
An overnight journey in train.
 
Day 15: Chennai- Rameshwaram (By Train)
 
On reaching Chennai in the evening and board a train to Rameshwaram at night.
 
Overnight journey in train.
 
Day 16: Rameshwaram
 
Arrival in Rameshwaram in the afternoon, upon arrival, check in at your pre booked hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. 
Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
 
Day 17: Rameshwaram- Madurai (By Road-168 Kilometres)
 
In the morning, we will proceed for to visit Rameshwarm temple, after darshan, return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to Madurai, Upon arrival in Madurai, check in to the hotel. After freshen up, visit the Meenakshi Temple. Later return back to the hotel.
 
Overnight stay in Madurai.
 
Day 18: Madurai- Pune (By train)
 
After breakfast, proceed to Madurai Railway station to take a train for Pune. 
 
An overnight journey in train.
 
Day 19: Pune
 
After reaching Pune, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. You can enjoy shopping in the local markets during your free time. Have dinner and overnight stay in the hotel in Pune.
 
An overnight journey in Pune.
 
Day 20: Pune- Bhimashankar (By Road-111 kilometres)- Trimbakeshwar (By Road-232 Kilometres)
 
After having an early breakfast, drive to Trimbakeshwar. On the way, take a halt in Bhimashankar for Darshan. On reaching Trimbakeshwar, check in at your hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
 
Overnight stay in Trimbakeshwar 
 
Day 21: Triyambakeshwar- Nashik (By Road-30 Kilometres)- Shirdi (By Road-88 Kilometres)
 
Early morning proceed for darshan in Triyambakeshwar. After darshan, drive to Shirdi by road. On the way visit to Nashik and enjoy the sightseeing. 
 
Upon arrival at Shirdi, check in to the hotel, after freshen up, and proceed to visit Sai Dham. 
 
Overnight stay in Shirdi.
 
Day 22: Shirdi- Shani Signapur Dham (By Road-73 Kilometres) – Aurangabad (By Road-73 Kilometres Hydrabad (By train)
 
Today early morning, proceed to attend the Kakad Arti at Sai Dham. After darshan, proceed to the hotel and have your breakfast.  After breakfast, drive to Aurangabad. En- route visit Shani Shignapur and visit Ghruneshwar Mahadev. Later, we will board the train for Hyderabad in the evening. 
 
An overnight journey in the train.
 
Day 23: Hyderabad- Srisailam (By Road-213 Kilometres)
 
On arrival in Hyderabad railway station. Have your breakfast and proceed to Srisailam. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
 
Take a rest for a while. Then proceed to visit Mallikarjuna temple for darshan and abhishekam. Later return back to the hotel.
 
Overnight stay in Srisailam
 
Day 24: Srisailam- Hyderabad (By Road-213 Kilometres) - Mumbai/Pune (Departure)
 
Today in the morning, attend the Morning Prayer at Mallikarjuna temple. Afterwards, we will drive to Hyderabad Railway Station to take the train to Mumbai/Pune.
Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:
  1. Visit Dwarkadhish Ji and Nageshwar Temple.
  2. Abhishek Puja in Somnath Temple.
  3. Visit Somnath Temple.
  4. Visit Omkareshwar Temple.
  5. Visit Mahakaleshwar
  6. Attend Ganga Arti
  7. Visit Ardh Nareshwar Mahadev Temple
  8. Visit Kedarnathji Temple
  9. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Sonprayag.
  10. Visit Vishwanath Temple and Sankatmochan Temple
  11. Visit Baijnath Ji Temple
  12. Visit Rameshwarm temple
  13. Visit Trimbakeshwar Temple
  14. Visit Sai Baba Temple
  15. Attend the Kakad Arti at Sai Dham, Shani Shignapur and visit Ghruneshwar Mahadev
  16. Mallikarjuna temple
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