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24 Days Sacred Pilgrimage: Pan-India Spiritual Odyssey
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Mumbai
Beginning the Sacred Journey
Airport Pickup and Transfer (Time based on flight arrival)
Welcome to Mumbai, the starting point of your spiritual odyssey.
Evening Aarti at Siddhivinayak Temple (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Seek blessings for a successful pilgrimage.
Orientation and Tour Briefing (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Meet your tour guide and fellow pilgrims.
Mumbai Skyline
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Day 2: Mumbai to Nashik (167 km, 3-4 hours)
First Jyotirlinga: Trimbakeshwar
Drive to Nashik (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Journey to the holy city of Nashik.
Lunch at Local Restaurant (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Savor traditional Maharashtrian cuisine.
Trimbakeshwar Temple Visit (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Darshan and puja at the first Jyotirlinga.
Kushavarta Kund
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Day 3: Nashik to Aurangabad (200 km, 4-5 hours)
Second Jyotirlinga: Grishneshwar
Morning Aarti at Trimbakeshwar (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
Participate in the sacred morning rituals.
Drive to Aurangabad (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Travel through the scenic Maharashtra countryside.
Lunch at Aurangabad (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Enjoy local delicacies.
Grishneshwar Temple Visit (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Darshan at the 12th and last Jyotirlinga to be built.
Ellora Caves (if time permits)
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Day 4: Aurangabad to Pune (235 km, 5-6 hours)
Journey to Cultural Capital
Drive to Pune (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Travel through the heart of Maharashtra.
Lunch En Route (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Enjoy a meal at a highway restaurant.
Evening at Shaniwar Wada (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Explore the historical Peshwa palace.
Pune City Lights
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Day 5: Pune to Kolhapur (230 km, 4-5 hours)
Third Jyotirlinga: Mahabaleshwar (Gokarna)
Drive to Kolhapur (7:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Journey through Western Maharashtra.
Lunch at Kolhapur (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
Taste the famous Kolhapuri cuisine.
Mahalakshmi Temple Visit (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Pay respects at this significant Shakti Peetha.
Panhala Fort (if time permits)
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Day 6: Kolhapur to Gokarna (265 km, 5-6 hours)
Mahabaleshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan
Drive to Gokarna (7:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Travel along the scenic Konkan coast.
Lunch at Gokarna (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Enjoy coastal Karnataka cuisine.
Mahabaleshwar Temple Visit (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Darshan at the powerful Mahabaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
Om Beach Sunset
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Day 7: Gokarna to Murudeshwar (80 km, 2 hours)
Coastal Temple Town
Morning Aarti at Mahabaleshwar Temple (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
Participate in the sacred morning rituals.
Drive to Murudeshwar (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Short journey along the Arabian Sea coast.
Lunch at Murudeshwar (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Savor local seafood specialties.
Murudeshwar Temple Visit (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Explore the massive Shiva statue and temple complex.
Netrani Island View
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Day 8: Murudeshwar to Udupi (115 km, 2-3 hours)
Spiritual and Cultural Exploration
Drive to Udupi (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Travel through coastal Karnataka.
Lunch at Udupi (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Experience authentic Udupi cuisine.
Sri Krishna Matha Visit (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Explore the famous Krishna temple and its rich history.
Malpe Beach Sunset
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Day 9: Udupi to Horanadu (180 km, 4-5 hours)
Journey to the Western Ghats
Drive to Horanadu (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Travel through lush green landscapes.
Lunch at Horanadu (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
Enjoy a traditional Karnataka meal.
Annapoorneshwari Temple Visit (2:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Seek blessings at this powerful goddess temple.
Kalasa River View
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Day 10: Horanadu to Sringeri to Chikmagalur (140 km, 4-5 hours)
Spiritual and Natural Beauty
Drive to Sringeri (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
Journey through the scenic Western Ghats.
Sharada Peetham Visit (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Explore this significant center of Advaita philosophy.
Lunch at Sringeri (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Savor local vegetarian delicacies.
Drive to Chikmagalur (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Travel to the coffee lands of Karnataka. Mullayanagiri Peak View
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Day 11: Chikmagalur to Hampi (280 km, 6-7 hours)
From Coffee Plantations to Ancient Ruins
Drive to Hampi (7:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Journey through changing landscapes.
Lunch En Route (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Enjoy a meal at a highway restaurant.
Evening Exploration of Hampi Bazaar (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Walk through the historic marketplace.
Virupaksha Temple
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Day 12: Hampi Sightseeing
Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vittala Temple Complex (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Marvel at the iconic stone chariot and musical pillars.
Lunch at Local Restaurant (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Taste authentic Karnataka cuisine.
Royal Center Tour (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Explore the ancient royal enclosures and elephant stables.
Sunset from Matanga Hill
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Day 13: Hampi to Solapur (340 km, 7-8 hours)
Crossing State Borders
Drive to Solapur (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Long journey from Karnataka to Maharashtra.
Lunch En Route (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Break for lunch at a highway restaurant.
Evening Visit to Siddheshwar Temple (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
Pay respects at this local spiritual center.
Solapur Textile Market
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Day 14: Solapur to Tuljapur to Nanded (375 km, 8-9 hours)
Shakti Peetha and Sikh Pilgrimage
Drive to Tuljapur (7:00 AM - 9:30 AM)
Early morning journey to Tuljapur.
Tulja Bhavani Temple Visit (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Seek blessings at this important Shakti Peetha.
Lunch at Tuljapur (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
Enjoy local Maharashtrian cuisine.
Drive to Nanded (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Continue journey to the holy city of Nanded.
Hazur Sahib Gurudwara (Evening Aarti if time permits)
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Day 15: Nanded to Shirdi (450 km, 9-10 hours)
Journey to Sai Baba's Abode
Early Morning Drive to Shirdi (5:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Long journey across Maharashtra.
Lunch En Route (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Stop for lunch at a highway restaurant.
Evening Aarti at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Participate in the divine aarti ceremony.
Dwarkamai Mosque
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Day 16: Shirdi to Shani Shingnapur to Aurangabad (250 km, 5-6 hours)
From Sai to Shani
Morning Darshan at Shirdi (6:00 AM - 8:00 AM)
Early morning blessings from Sai Baba.
Drive to Shani Shingnapur (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Journey to the unique village of Shani Shingnapur.
Shani Temple Visit (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Experience the open-air temple of Shani.
Lunch at Shani Shingnapur (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Enjoy a simple, traditional meal.
Drive to Aurangabad (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Continue to Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Bibi Ka Maqbara (Mini Taj Mahal)
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Day 17: Aurangabad to Omkareshwar (500 km, 10-11 hours)
Fourth Jyotirlinga: Omkareshwar
Early Morning Drive to Omkareshwar (5:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Long journey from Maharashtra to Madhya Pradesh.
Lunch En Route (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Break for lunch at a highway restaurant.
Evening Aarti at Omkareshwar Temple (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Participate in the divine aarti at the Jyotirlinga.
Narmada River View
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Day 18: Omkareshwar to Ujjain (145 km, 3-4 hours)
Fifth Jyotirlinga: Mahakaleshwar
Morning Puja at Omkareshwar (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
Perform early morning rituals at the Jyotirlinga.
Drive to Ujjain (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Journey to the ancient city of Ujjain.
Lunch at Ujjain (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Savor local Malwa cuisine.
Mahakaleshwar Temple Visit (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Experience the powerful Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
Shipra River Ghat
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Day 19: Ujjain to Indore to Ahmedabad (440 km, 8-9 hours)
Journey to Gujarat
Morning Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar (4:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
Witness the unique ash ritual.
Drive to Indore (7:00 AM - 8:30 AM)
Short journey to Indore.
Breakfast and Indore Sightseeing (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Quick tour of Indore's highlights.
Drive to Ahmedabad (12:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Long journey to Gujarat's largest city.
Sabarmati Ashram (if time permits on arrival)
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Day 20: Ahmedabad to Dwarka (450 km, 8-9 hours)
Sixth Jyotirlinga: Nageshwar
Early Morning Drive to Dwarka (5:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Journey across Gujarat to the holy city of Dwarka.
Lunch En Route (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Stop for lunch at a highway restaurant.
Dwarkadhish Temple Visit (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Pay respects at the famous Krishna temple.
Sunset at Dwarka Beach
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Day 21: Dwarka to Somnath (240 km, 5-6 hours)
Seventh Jyotirlinga: Somnath
Morning Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM)
Start the day with divine blessings.
Drive to Somnath (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Journey along the Gujarat coast.
Lunch En Route (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Enjoy lunch at a coastal restaurant.
Somnath Temple Visit and Aarti (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Experience the powerful Somnath Jyotirlinga and evening
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Day 22: Somnath to Nashik (760 km, 14-15 hours)
Long Journey Back to Maharashtra
Early Morning Puja at Somnath (5:00 AM - 6:00 AM)
Final darshan at Somnath Jyotirlinga.
Long Drive to Nashik (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Journey across Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Lunch En Route (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Stop for lunch at a highway restaurant.
Evening Arrival in Nashik
Rest after the long journey.
Godavari Ghat Night View
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Day 23: Nashik to Bhimashankar to Mumbai (275 km, 7-8 hours)
Eighth Jyotirlinga: Bhimashankar
Drive to Bhimashankar (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Journey through the Western Ghats.
Bhimashankar Temple Visit (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
Darshan at the serene Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga.
Lunch at Bhimashankar (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Enjoy a simple meal in the temple town.
Drive to Mumbai (3:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Return to where the journey began.
Mumbai Sea Link
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Day 24: Departure from Mumbai
Conclusion of the Sacred Journey
Morning at Leisure (Time based on flight schedule)
Reflect on the spiritual odyssey.
Airport Transfer (As per flight timing)
Depart with blessings from the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Optional: Last-minute Shopping or City Tour (If time permits)
Explore Mumbai if you have a late flight.
Farewell to India
Overview
Sacred 12 Jyotirlinga Pilgrimage: 24 Days Pan-India Spiritual Odyssey
Experience the Divine Energy of Lord Shiva Across India
Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with TravelTaxi's 24 Days Sacred 12 Jyotirlinga Pilgrimage: Pan-India Spiritual Odyssey. This meticulously crafted itinerary takes devotees to all twelve Jyotirlinga sites, offering a profound and comprehensive spiritual experience across the length and breadth of India.
From Ancient Temples to Cultural Landmarks
Your pilgrimage spans multiple states of India, from Maharashtra to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh to Uttarakhand, and Tamil Nadu to Uttar Pradesh. Experience the diverse spiritual and cultural tapestry of India as you visit each sacred Jyotirlinga, along with other significant temples and landmarks en route.
Divine Darshans and Cultural Insights
Participate in sacred rituals at each Jyotirlinga, immerse yourself in the unique spiritual atmosphere of each site, and gain deep insights into the rich traditions surrounding Lord Shiva worship. The journey also offers glimpses into India's diverse landscapes, from coastal regions to mountainous terrains.
Comfortable Travel and Spiritual Guidance
TravelTaxi ensures your extensive pilgrimage is as comfortable as possible. Stay in a carefully selected mix of hotels and dharamshalas, enjoy vegetarian meals catering to pilgrims, and benefit from the knowledge of experienced guides throughout your spiritual quest.
Frequently Asked Questions
TravelTaxi: The tour involves extensive travel and visits to temples, some in mountainous regions. While not extremely physically demanding, a good level of stamina is required. We can arrange for assistance at temples with many steps.
TravelTaxi: Pack comfortable, modest clothing suitable for temple visits, comfortable walking shoes, and personal items for a long journey. We will provide a detailed packing list upon booking.
TravelTaxi: Each temple has its own customs and rituals. Your TravelTaxi guide will inform you about specific practices at each site, ensuring you're well-prepared for each visit.
TravelTaxi: While this tour is designed to cover all 12 Jyotirlingas, we can customize shorter versions focusing on specific regions. Discuss your preferences with us during booking, and we'll tailor the journey to your needs.
TravelTaxi: The tour can accommodate elderly pilgrims, but please discuss any mobility concerns with us to ensure appropriate arrangements. We can provide wheelchair assistance and plan rest days as needed.
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