12 Jyotiriling India Tour Package

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/5-6hrs) HT: 314 MTS.

  Arrival Delhi Airport / Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Transfer to your Hotel. If time permits visit Mansadevi Temple, Chandidevi Temple & Daksha Mahadev Temple. Later visit Har-ki- Pauri for Ganga Aarti. The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual. Back to your hotel, Night halt.
   
  Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas.
   
  Weather - Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 35-40 degree Celsius, Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 20 deg to 05 deg.

  • Hotspots Daksha Mahadev Temple
  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : Haridwar - Guptkashi (210kms/7-8hr) HT: 1319 MTS.

  Morning after breakfast, drive straight to Guptkashi. On arrival Check In at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
   
  The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Gupt Kashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well- the Kedarnath pandas (hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Gupt Kashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath, where it stays for the winter.
  Weather - Generally pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25- 30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 3 : Guptkashi - Kedarnath (30kms by road & 19kms Trek)

  After medical check-up proceed to Sonprayag, Trek start from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (3584 mts) by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Visit Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay.
   
  Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The remaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeare d at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above- mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 4 : Kedarnath – Guptkashi (19Kms Down Trek & 30kms/1hr by Road)

  Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After Temple Darshan trek down to Sonprayag. Further drive to Guptkashi. Check in Hotel. Night Halt.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 5 : Guptkashi – Rishikesh (200kms/7-8hr)

  Drive to Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of " Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Later visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram. At evening visit Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Ashram. Overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Triveni Ghat, Temples
  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 6 : Rishikesh – Dehradun – Patna (By Flight) – Deoghar

  Early morning drive to Dehradun airport to board a flight for Patna. Upon arrival at Patna airport proceed to Deoghar - transfer to Deoghar Hotel -  Night stay at a Hotel Deoghar.

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 7 : Deoghar – Gaya

  Morning Dharsan at Baidynath Jyothirlinga Visit to other places like Shivganga Kund, Na ndan Pahar, Maa Kali Shakthipeeth, and finally to Basukinath. Start from Deoghar to Gaya by Road. Night halt at a Hotel at Gaya.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 8 : Gaya – Varanasi

  Morning Pind Dan and Pitra Dosh Nivaran. Later visit to VishnuPad Temple, Mangla Gauri, Falgu River and Akshay Bata. Proceed to Varanasi. Upon arrival check into the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 9 : Varanasi

  Today early morning takes a boat cruise at the river Ganges to view the Sunrise and you  can observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats after breakfast visit for temple tour visiting Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas, Birla Mandir, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Jyorilinga, Visalakshi and Annapurneshwari etc. and later you can take a excursion tour to Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi, where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modem temple. The Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi and Dharnek stupas are outstanding. Evening return back to hotel and overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Durga Temple, Birla Mandir
  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 10 : Varanasi – Ahmedabad (By Flight 6E-6414 at 1605 / 1755 hrs.)

  Today on-time drive to the board a flight for Ahmedabad. Upon arrival youwill be transferred to your hotel in Ahmedabad for an overnight stay.

  • Themes Adventure
• Day 11 : Ahmedabad – Dwarka

  As you arrive in Jamnagar, begin your road journey to Dwaraka. One of India's seven ancie nt towns, Dwaraka is also one of the highly revered Chardham destinations. On reaching, check-into the hotel. Later afternoon, take part in sightseeing. In the evening, Arti and Darshan at the very well-known Dwarkadhish Temple. This 5-storied temple is around 1400 years old and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. After darshana return back to hotel Overnight stay at the pre-booked hotel.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 12 : Dwarka - Somnath (215 kms / 4-5 hrs)

  Start the day early. Visit Bhet Dwarka or Beyt Dwarka which dates back to the 19th century. Attend Abhishek of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and visit Rukmani temple. After Darshan, proceed for breakfast. Drive to Somnath. On reaching, check-in at the pre-booked hotel. In the evening, visit the renowned Somnath Jyotirlinga temple for Arti and Darshan. One of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga is sheltered in the temple shrine. Rich in religious importance, wealth and splendid architecture, you will feel spiritual bliss in the ambiance. After dinner, overnight stay in Somnath.

  • Hotspots Somnath
  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 13 : Somnath – Rajkot (195 Kms/ 4 hrs. approx.) - Mumbai (Flight 6E- 6259 at 1205 - 1315 hrs.) Arrival Mumbai– Trimbakeshwar -  Nashik (200Kms/ 4 Hrs.)

  Today have an early breakfast & check-out from hotel and proceed to Rajkot airport to board a flight for Mumbai, on arrival proceed by road start your journey to Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Nashik. In the evening, Arti and Darshan at the Trimbakeshwar temple if time permit. Get to your booked hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Rajkot
  • Themes Adventure, Sightseeing
• Day 14 : Nasik – Trimbakeshwar – Shirdi

  Today, early in the morning attend the Abhishekam ceremony at the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple. After your puja, have your breakfast and continue your journey to Shirdi. Upon arrival you will visit the main temple of Shirdi. Overnight Stay at Shirdi.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 15 : Shirdi – Ellora caves – Grishneswar Jyotirlinga – Aurangabad

  Morning after breakfast drive to Aurangabad. En- route you will visit Ellora caves then drive to visit visit Grishneswar Jyotirlinga Temple attend Arti. Overnight Stay at Aurangabad

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 16 : Aurangabad – Ajanta caves – Aurangabad

  Today morning drive to visit Ajanta caves, these Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad. Thereafter, drive back to your hotel in Aurangabad for an overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Ajanta Caves
  • Themes Forts and Palaces
• Day 17 : Aurangabad – Bhimashankar (280 Kms / 07 Hrs Drive approx.)

  Today, morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Bhimashankar. Arrive and check in at Hotel, then visit Bhimashankar Temple and Overnight Stay at hotel.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 18 : Bhimashankar – Mumbai (195 Kms/ 5 Hrs approx.) - Indore (Flight 6E- 176 at 1515 / 1640 hrs.) – Arrival Indore– Ujjain (60 Kms/ 1 Hrs 30 minutes)

  Today start early proceed to Mumbai airport once you reach you will transfer to airport to catch the flight for Indore. On arriving in Indore, continue your road journey to Ujjain.
  Reach Ujjain and you will transfer to hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Themes Adventure, Sightseeing
• Day 19 : Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar - Omkareshwar

  Early morning drive to visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. After darshan enjoy your breakfast on the 14th day of the tour, hit the road to Omkareshwar. It is around 4 hours away. In the evening, go for darshan of the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and attend the auspicious Aarti. Overnight stay in Omkareshwar, at the booked hotel.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 20 : Omkareshwar – Maheshwar (70 Kms / 1 Hrs 30 minutes)

  Start your day at dawn. Today you are taken to attend the early morning Abhishekam ceremony at Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. After seeking blessings of the Lord, have breakfast and then continue your road journey to Maheshwar. On arrival, check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit to the Maheshwar Temple. Return to the hotel for overnight rest.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 21 : Maheswar- Indore (100 Kms/2 Hrs)   – Hyderabad (Flight 6E-511   at 1225/1350 hrs.) – Arrival Hyderabad – Srisailam (220 Kms / 5 Hrs)

  Today after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Indore and you will be transfer to Airport and arrival at Hyderabad then depart by surface to Srisailam 240 Kms After Lunch Visit of the Magnificent Malikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple evening attend Arti. Overnight stay in Srisailam.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 22 : After B/F Drive to Hyderabad 240Kms

  Today, early in the morning attend the Abhishekam ceremony at Malikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple and later proceed to Hyderabad Visit of the biggest One Man Collections - Salarjung Museum The Arc de Triomphe of the east - Charminar & the second biggest Mosque of India. Overnight stay in Hyderabad.

  • Hotspots Salarjung Museum, Charminar
  • Themes Museums, Sightseeing
• Day 23 : After B/Fast depart back to Hyderabad Airport – Madurai (6E- 6781 at 0915 – 1055 hrs.) – Arrival Madurai – Rameshwaram (170 km / 3.5 Hrs . approx.)

  Today Arrival at Madurai. After touchdown in Madurai, visit the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple. It is not only extremely blissful but is also a wonderful architectural gem. After Darshan, hit the road to Rameshwaram, one of the Char Dham destinations. The drive takes around 4 hours. On arrival, check-into a hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 24 : Rameshwaram – Madurai (170 kms / 4Hrs) Departure

  Leave your hotel room at around 4:00 AM. You are taken for Mani Darshan, Samudra Snan, Kund snan and Abhishekam at Rameshwarm Jyotirlinga Temple. This religious visit is followed by breakfast at the Hotel. Later on, drive to Madurai airport to board a flight for your onward destination

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)
• Assistance on arrival.
• Accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels.
• Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast in the hotel.
• Transportation by Air-conditioned Pvt. Cab
• All sightseeing and tours, excursions as per our itinerary.
• Driver allowance, Toll tax, and parking,

Exclusions

• Airfare/train fare
• Coolie / porter charges, Camera charges, Donations at temples.
• Extended stay or traveling due to any reason.
• Any meals other than those specified in Tour Cost Includes’
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc.
• Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’
• Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.

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