The Great Jyotirlinga tour of India
21 night / 22 days
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai - Aurangabad
Upon arrival at Mumbai airport meet with our representative and transfer to the railway station to board the train for Aurangabad. Upon arrival at Aurangabad railway station meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Aurangabad – Ellora - Ghrishneswar, 40 km - Aurangabad
After breakfast we will proceed to visit Ellora Caves, Further we will proceed to visit Ghrishneswar Jyotirlinga. In the evening return to hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 03: Aurangabad – Nasik - Trimbakeshwar Temple, 220 km - Nasik
After an early breakfast we will drive to Nasik. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up drive to visit Trimbakeshwar temple. In the evening return to Nasik for overnight stay.
Day 04: Nasik – Bhimashankar, 220 km
After breakfast we will leave for Bhimashankar. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up visit the temple. Evening return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: Bhimashankar – Mumbai, 220 km - Junagarh, by overnight train
Morning after pooja darshan at Bhimashakar temple, leave for Mumbai. Upon arrival transfer to the railway station to board the train for Junagarh. Overnight stay on board.
Day 06: Arrive Junagarh - Somnath, 90 km
Upon arrival at Junagarh railway station meet with our representative and drive to Somnath. Upon arrival check into the hotel. In the evening visit the Somnath temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Somnath – Dwarka, 230 km (Nageshvara Jyotirlinga)
After breakfast leave for Dwarka. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh visit Bet Dwaraka – it is popularly known as “Kingdom of Lord Krishna” and a small island located 30 miles away from Dwaraka. Later we visit Sri Rukmini Dwaraka and Sri Nageshwaranath temple (Jyothirlingam). In the Evening, aarti darshan of Dwarakadeesh temple in Dwaraka. Overnight stay at Dwaraka.
Day 08: Dwarka – Rajkot, 225 km – Indore, by flight – Ujjain, 58 km
After breakfast leave for Rajkot. Upon arrival board the flight for Indore. Upon arrival at Indore airport meet with our representative and drive to Ujjain. Upon arrival check into the hotel. In the evening visit the temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09: Ujjain – Omkareshwar, 140 km – Indore, 79 km
After breakfast leave for Omkareshwar. Upon arrival visit the temple. After pooja darshan leave for Indore. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Indore – Varanasi, by flight
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening visit aarti darhsan at river bank. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Varanasi – Jasidih, by overnight train
Full day temple tour of Varanasi. Later in the evening transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jasidih. Overnight stay on board.
Day 12: Arrive Jasidih - Baba Baidyanath Temple, Deoghar, 260 km
Upon arrival at Jasidih meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. After fresh-n-up full day free to visit Baba Baidyanath temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13: Jasidih – Howrah (Kolkata) by train – Kolkata
After breakfast transfer to the railway station to board the train for Kolkata. Upon arrival at Kolkata railway station meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14: Kolkata
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of Kolkata visiting the imposing Victoria Memorial, the Birla Planetarium, St Paul's Cathedral and the Indian Museum, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and Belur Math. Stay overnight in Kolkata.
Day 15: Kolkata – Hyderabad, by flight – Srisailam, 220 km
Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Hyderabad. Upon arrival meet with our representative and drive to Srisailam. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up temple tour of Srisailam. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 16: Srisailam – Secundarabad – Chennai, by overnight train
Morning visit the temple, followed by a drive to Hyderabad (Secundarabad). Upon arrival transfer to the railway station to board the train for Chennai. Overnight stay on board.
Day 17: Arrive Chennai – Tiruvannamalai, 200 km
Upon arrival at Chennai railway station meet with our representative and drive to Tiruvannamalai. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up temple tour of Thanjavour. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 18: Tiruvannamalai – Thanjavor, 210 km
Early morning we will go for trekking to Arunachala Hill, later return to hotel. After fresh-n-up leave for Thanjavour. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Evening visit the temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 19: Thanjavor – Rameswaram, 240 km
Early morning drive to Rameshwaram, the most sacred pilgrimage destinations of India. No pilgrimage is over without taking a trip to this holy island of Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram, as it is said, is the place where Lord Rama offered thanks to Lord Shiva in return for his support in defeating King Ravana. This makes Rameshwaram an important pilgrimage destination for devotees of both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Situated in the Ramanathpuram of Tamil Nadu, Rameshwaram is home to some of the most fascinating temples in entire India. This island in the Gulf of Mannar is connected to the mainland at Mandapam by Indira Gandhi Bridge. Completed in the year 1988, this was considered as an engineering marvel, a feat unparalleled at that time.
On arrival check in at the hotel, after fresh-n-up full day temple tour including Ramanathaswamy, this magnificent temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas situated in different parts of India. Ramanathaswamy Temple also has its name in history books as it has the largest hallway anywhere in India. The construction of Ramanathaswamy Temple which was started in the 12th century was contributed to by many rulers. During its construction period, many dynasties came and fell and each of them put their input into the temple. The list of unique features in its construction seems to be endless. There is this huge hallway that is of approximately 1220 meters in length. Throughout the length of the hall, there are brilliantly carved pillars, the alignment of which will leave you totally mesmerized. The 54 meter tall Gopuram has become the symbol of divinity in the heart of many pilgrims; such is the beauty and presence of it.
Optional:- One can also, visit Dhanushkodi, it is one of the Tirthas in the island of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. This is located beside the ghost town of Dhanushkodi at the eastern most tip of Rameswaram Island. Rama used his bow's (Dhanush) end (Kodi) to break the bridge - Adam's Bridge (hence the name). This bridge was used for his army to cross over to Lanka for the victorious war against Ravana.
Day 20: Rameswaram – Madurai
Morning after pooja darshan drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Evening free to visit the temples. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 21: Madurai – Delhi, by flight
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 22: Delhi – Departure
Transfer to the International airport on time to board the flight for onward destination.
ПО МАРШРУТУ ВЫ ТАКЖЕ ПОСЕТИТЕ СЛЕДУЮЩИЕ МЕСТА:
1) Aurangabad:
- Bibi ka Maqbara;
- Aurangabad caves;
2) Nashik:
- Sundur Narayan Temple.
3) Dwarka:
- Bet Dwarka.
4) Indore:
- Gandhi Hall.
5) Ujjain:
- Gopal Mandir Temple;
- Chintaman Ganesh Temple;
- Ram Ghat;
- Harsidhhi Mataji Temple;
- Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir;
- Kal Bhairava temple;
- Mangalnath temple;
- Vedh Shala;
- Ram Janardhan Temple;
- Bhartrihari Caves;
- Kaliadeh Palace;
- Ganga Ghat;
- Bada Ganpati & Pancha Mukhi Hanuman.
6) Omkareshwar:
- Gauri Somnath Temple;
- Sangham Ghat;
7) Varanasi:
- Sankat Mochana Mandir;
- Ramnagar Fort;
- Durga Temple;
- Shree Vishwanath Mandir;
- Man Mandir Ghat Observatory.
8) Kolkata:
- Kalighat Kali Temple.
9) Tiruvannamalai:
- Arunachaleswara Temple;
10) Thanjavur:
- Brihadishwara temple;
- Lord Murugan Temple (Subramanya Temple);
- Raj Palace.
11) Rameswaram:
- Dhanushkodi;
- Ramanathaswamy Temple - a sacred wash in the 22 springs at the temple.
12) Madurai:
- Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple;
- Vandiyur Mariamman Temple;
- Vishnu Temple;
- Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
The Per Person cost for the above itinerary will be as per below details, subject to min 02 paying persons.
COST with Budget hotels (цена дана справочно - зависит от числа участников и пр.условий)
| Cost based on twin share | USD 2244 per person |
The above cost includes
1) Accommodation as per the itinerary on Sgl / twin sharing basis
2) Daily breakfast
3) All the train tickets as per the itinerary (mix of First and 02nd A/c sleeper trains)
4) Boat ride in Varanasi
5) Guide for Tiruvanamali trek only
6) All the ground transport by exclusive car
7) Driver allowance
8) Toll tax
9) Parking
10) All taxes
The above cost does not include
1) Monument / temple fee
2) Guide fee
3) Any Air fare, supplement for Rajkota – Indore – Varanasi, Kolkata – Hyderabad and Madurai – Delhi will be US$ 390 per person.
4) Meals other than mentioned
5) Anything which is not mention above
6) виза Индии 3200 руб.
7) страховка от $2 в день с чел.
8) внешний перелёт от 30 000 руб.
Hotel Used or Similar
| Destination | BUDGET Hotels |
| Aurangabad | Hotel Vits |
| Nasik | Quality Inn |
| Bhimashankar | Blue Mormon |
| Somnath | Sukhsagar |
| Dwarka | Damji |
| Ujjain | Shipra Residency |
| Indore | South Avenue |
| Varanasi | Ganpati Guest House |
| Jasidih | Clarks Inn |
| Kolkata | Rock Star |
| Srisailam | Haritha Resort |
| Tiruvannamalai | Nala Residency |
| Thanjavour | Pal Residency |
| Rameswaram | Vinyaga |
| Madurai | Royal Court |
| Delhi | Intercity |