12 Jyotirlinga Tour (21 Nights - 22 Days)

12 Jyotirlinga Tour

Itinerary (21 Nights - 22 Days)

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  1

  DELHI - DEHRADUN (Flight) - GUPTKASHI (08 Hrs)

  Early morning pick up from local address and transfer to airport to board the flight to Dehradun. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Dehradun airport and drive to Guptkashi.

  After you reach Guptkashi in the evening.

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  2

  GUPTKASHI - KEDARNATH by Trek (1 Hrs and 16 Km Trek)

  Early in the morning you will drive till Sonprayag (vehicles allow till this point) from here you need to take local jeep/ Max to reach Gaurikund (3 Kms, on direct payment basis, approx. INR 100-200 per person). Upon arrival in Gaurikund, you will start your Trek towards Kedarnath Temple, which is long and beautiful man made trail. After reaching, performing Pooja and Darshan of Shri Kedarnath Temple. Later check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.
  
  Shri Kedarnath- is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow Covered peaks. The temple of Kedarnath, located at a height of 3,581 mts, stand at the head of the Mandakini River. The present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard. It is said that devotees who die here become one with Shiva himself.

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  3

  KEDARNATH - GUPTKASHI (20kms/8-9hrs)

  Early morning, check-out from the hotel. Later trek down to Gaurikund. On arrival in Gaurikund from here  you need to take a local jeep/ Max to reach Sonprayag (3 kms, on direct payment basis, approx. 100 -200 per person). Later drive to Guptkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. An overnight stay.     

  Later we will visit the following places.
  
  

  Vishwanath Temple: The main temple of Guptkashi is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vishwanath - "Lord of the Universe". It is built by regional stones and is situated in an enclosed courtyard. The small temple to its left is Ardhanarishvara. Manikarnika Kund: It is a place where two streams of the Ganga and Yamuna meet. It is situated in the premises of Vishwanath Temple.  Ardhnarehswar : One of the popular temples in Guptkashi, the temple of Ardhnareshwar is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his half male and half female form is also known as Ardhnareshwar.

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  GUPTKASHI - DEHRADUN - DELHI (FLIGHT)

  Morning after breakfast drive to Dehradun. Upon arrival, transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to hotel.

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  5

  DELHI - DEOGHAR (FLIGHT)

  After breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight to Deoghar. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.   Afternoon visit the Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple to attend Lord Shiva's Abhishek and Puja archana.

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  6

  DEOGHAR – BODHGAYA (06 HRS)

  After breakfast drive to Bodhagaya. Later visit visit to Gaya Buddha Temple, Bodhi Tree, Sita Kund, Janki Kund, Vishnupadam Temple.

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  7

  BODHGAYA – SARNATH – VARANASI (06 HRS)

  Morning drive to Varanasi enroute visit to Sarnath Temple. Evening we will witness the Ganga Aarti.

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  8

  VARANASI – INDORE (FLIGHT)

  Early morning we will do the Sunrise Boat ride and later visit Kashi Vishvanath Temple and Ghats. Following the visit drive back to Hotel. After breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight to Indore. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.

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  9

  INDORE - UJJAIN - INDORE (02 Hrs One way)

  After breakfast, drive to Ujjain. Upon arrival visit Mahakaleshwar Temple, Shree Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Shri Chintaman Ganesh Temple. Later drive back to Indore. 

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  10

  INDORE - OMKARESHWAR - MAHESHWAR - INDORE (3 Hrs one way)

  Morning drive to Omkareshwar and visit Omkareshwar another Jyotirlinga visit temple Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga, Kedareshwar Temple, Siddhanath Temple and Bhagvatpaada. Later drive to Indore enroute visit Maheshwar. Later drive to Indore.

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  11

  INDORE - RAJKOT (FLIGHT) - DWARKA (04 Hrs)

  Morning transfer to airport to  board the flight to Rajkot. Upon arrival at Rajkot airport you will meet representative is waiting to give a warm welcome and later proceed to Dwarka, to your hotel, previously booked.  Upon arrival at Dwarka, check-into the hotel.

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  12

  DWARKA

  After breakfast, visit the Dwarkadheesh Temple, take a dip in Gomti River. Leave to visit Nageshwar Temple, one of 12 Jyotirlinga. Gopi talab, Bet Dwarka & Rukmani Temple are other attraction of our tour.

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  13

  DWARKA - PORBANDAR - SOMNATH (04 HOURS)

  After breakfast drive to Somnath. Enroute visit Porbandar. At Porbandar our sightseeing includes Kirti Mandir & Sudama Temple. Later continue drive to Somnath. Upon arrival check-into the hotel. Then visit Somnath Temple, Bhalka Teerth, Triveni Sangam, Geeta Mandir.

  In the evening attend Aarti also watch light & sound show.

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  14

  SOMNATH - RAJKOT (200 KMS) (04 HRS) – MADURAI (FLIGHT – 1505 / 2035 hrs via Bengaluru)

  After breakfast drive to Rajkot airport to board the flight to Madurai. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at airport and transfer to hotel.

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  15

  MADURAI – RAMESHWARAM (4 HRS)

  Morning we will visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. There are four entrances to this amazing temple complex set in 6 characters.  Later, drive to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival check into hotel.

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  16

  RAMESHWARAM – MADURAI (04 HRS)

  Morning visit the Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Temple are Mani Darshan, Samudra Snan and Kund Snan, along with Abhishekam. Later drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check into hotel.  Enjoy your dinner followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

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  17

  MADURAI – HYDERABAD (FLIGHT 2701 – 1245 / 1430 HRS) – SRISAILAM (05 HRS)

  Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight to Hyderabad. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and drive to Srisailam. Upon arrival check into hotel.

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  18

  SRISAILAM – HYDERABAD – AURANGABAD (FLIGHT – 1920 / 2045 HRS)

  Partake in the Abhishekam ceremony early in the morning at the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple. Thereafter, enjoy your breakfast and proceed towards Hyderabad, which lies at a distance of almost 240 km. Explore popular attractions in Hyderabad such as the Salar Jung Museum, which is also one of the three National Museums of India, and Charminar, also known as the 'Arc de Triomphe of the East'.
  
  Later drive to Hyderabad airport to board the flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

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  19

  AURANGABAD

  After breakfast, drive to Aurantabad. Upon arrival visit to Grishneshwar Temple (Jyotirlingas) & Ellora Caves .  Later We will visit Ellora Caves and Kailash Temple. The Kailash Temple is the sixteenth cave, and it is one of the 32 cave temples and monasteries forming the magnanimous Ellora Caves. As per the historical records, it was built by the 8^th century Rashtrakuta King Krishna I between the year 756 and 773 AD. Further, the non- Rashtrakuta style temples located close-by denote the involvement of Pallava and Chalukya artists.

  
  Later, we will visit Daulatabad fort.

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  20

  AURANGABAD – SHIRDI – BHIMASHANKAR (05 HRS)

  After breakfast, drive to Bhimashankar enroute visit to Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Dwarakamai, Sai Heritage village. Later drive to Bhimashankar. Upon arrival check into hotel.
  

  Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 highly respected Jyotirlingas in India. Visit the Bhimashankar Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The beauty of the temple is enhanced by the greenery all around. In the evening, you can also visit the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. Return to the hotel for dinner.

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  21

  BHIMSHANKAR – NASHIK (05 HRS)

  Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning and then make your way to Nashik. Upon arrival visit to Trimbakeshwar Temple.
  

  Trimbakeshwar is a highly religious center of Hindus having one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. The Jyotirlinga of Trimbakeshwar is having its three faces representing Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesha. Due to excessive use of water, the lingam has started to erode. It is said that this erosion symbolizes the eroding nature of human society. The Lingas are covered by a heemai crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavas which is consists of diamonds, emeralds, and many other precious stones.

  Later visit to Sita Gufa, Ram Kund, Panchavati Temple, Kalaram Temple, Bhaktidham. 

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  22

  NASHIK - MUMBAI (04 HRS) - DEPARTURE

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Mumbai. Upon arrival transfer to airport to board the flight to onward destination.