Explore Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra — Complete Travel Guide & Tour Packages
Overview
Maharashtra is home to several revered Jyotirlinga shrines and pilgrimage sites. Maharashtra Tourn Travel organises carefully planned 3 Jyotirlinga and 5 Jyotirlinga tour packages — comfortable, safe and fully customisable — from Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Shirdi or Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad).
Jyotirlingas included in our Maharashtra circuits
| Temple | Location | Short highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Bhimashankar | Near Pune (Sahyadri Hills) | Forest temple, origin of Bhima river, scenic drive |
| Trimbakeshwar | Trimbak, near Nashik | Source of Godavari river, important Kumbh-associated shrine |
| Grishneshwar | Village Verul, near Ellora / Aurangabad | One of the 12 Jyotirlingas; steps from Ellora Caves |
| Aundha Nagnath | Hingoli District | Ancient temple with deep cultural history |
| Parli Vaijnath | Beed District | Associated with legendary stories of devotion to Lord Shiva |
Route Map (Suggested Circuits)
Common circuits we operate — all routes are customisable based on your start city and time available:
- 3-Jyotirlinga Circuit: Mumbai / Pune → Bhimashankar → Trimbakeshwar → Grishneshwar → Mumbai / Pune
- 5-Jyotirlinga Extended Circuit: Mumbai / Pune → Trimbakeshwar → Shirdi → Grishneshwar → Aundha Nagnath → Parli Vaijnath → Bhimashankar → Mumbai / Pune
Detailed Distance & Travel Time — 3 Jyotirlinga (Provided)
Exact travel distances and approximate driving times to help plan your pilgrimage (these are typical driving estimates).
| Leg | Distance | Approx. Driving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Trimbakeshwar → Bhimashankar | 240–250 km | ≈ 6 hrs |
| Bhimashankar → Grishneshwar | 310–320 km | ≈ 6 hrs |
| Grishneshwar → Trimbakeshwar | 210–220 km | ≈ 5 hrs |
Additional Travel Distance & Time (Approx)
• Pune → Bhimashankar: 140 km / 3 hrs
• Bhimashankar → Shani Shingnapur: 200–220 km / 5 hr 30 min – 6 hrs
• Bhimashankar → Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar): 175–190 km / 4:00–4:30 hrs
• Ahmednagar → Shani Shingnapur: 50–60 km / 1.5 hrs
• Shani Shingnapur → Aurangabad: 90–100 km / 2 hrs
• Aurangabad → Grishneshwar / Ellora: 40–45 km / ~1 hr
(Grishneshwar and Ellora both at village Verul — 2–3 minutes drive)
• Grishneshwar → Shirdi: 125–135 km / ~2 hrs
• Shirdi → Nashik: 95–110 km / ~2 hrs
• Nashik → Trimbakeshwar: 30–45 km / ~1 hr
• Trimbakeshwar → Pune: 240–250 km / 6:00–6:30 hrs
• Trimbakeshwar → Mumbai: 190–200 km / 4:30–5:00 hrs
• Mumbai → Bhimashankar: 250 km / 5–6 hrs
Itinerary Summaries
1N–2D (Quick 3 Jyotirlinga)
Day 1: Mumbai / Pune → Bhimashankar → Trimbakeshwar → (Shirdi / Grishneshwar — overnight)
Day 2: Shirdi → Grishneshwar → Mumbai / Pune drop
2N–3D (Relaxed with Ellora / Shirdi)
Day 1: Mumbai / Pune → Bhimashankar → Ahmednagar (overnight)
Day 2: Ahmednagar → Shani Shingnapur → Grishneshwar / Ellora → Shirdi (overnight)
Day 3: Shirdi → Nashik → Trimbakeshwar → Mumbai / Pune drop
3N–4D (5 Jyotirlinga Suggested)
Day 1: Mumbai → Trimbakeshwar → Shirdi → Aurangabad (overnight)
Day 2: Grishneshwar → Ellora → Aundha Nagnath → Parbhani / Nanded (overnight)
Day 3: Parbhani → Parli Vaijnath → Shani Shingnapur → Ahmednagar (overnight)
Day 4: Ahmednagar → Bhimashankar → Mumbai / Pune drop
4N–5D (Full Pilgrimage + Sightseeing)
Day 1: Mumbai / Pune → Bhimashankar → Ahmednagar (overnight)
Day 2: Ahmednagar → Shani Shingnapur → Parli Vaijnath → Parbhani (overnight)
Day 3: Parbhani → Aundha Nagnath → Aurangabad (overnight)
Day 4: Aurangabad → Grishneshwar → Ellora → Bhadra Maruti → Shirdi (overnight)
Day 5: Shirdi → Nashik → Trimbakeshwar → Mumbai / Pune drop
Optional Add-ons & Sightseeing
- Ajanta Caves (note: closed on Monday)
- Ellora Caves (note: closed on Tuesday)
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple & related facilities
- Shani Shingnapur visit
- Mumbai Darshan (Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Siddhivinayak)
- Nashik Darshan (Panchavati, Kalaram Temple)
- Lonavala & Khandala (optional hill-stop)
Packages Overview & Links
Choose the package page below for full itinerary, prices and booking:
- 3 Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra Tour Package
- 3 Jyotirlinga — From Pune
- 3 Jyotirlinga — From Mumbai
- 3 Jyotirlinga — From Nashik
- 3 Jyotirlinga with Shirdi
- 3 Jyotirlinga + Ajanta & Ellora + Shirdi
- 5 Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra Tour Package
Inclusions & Vehicle Options
- Standard hotel accommodation (room + breakfast)
- Private AC vehicle & experienced driver (fuel, tolls & parking included)
- Pick-up & drop from Mumbai / Pune / Nashik / Shirdi / Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
- Vehicle options: Sedan | Ertiga | Innova Crysta / Hycross | Tempo Traveller | Mini Bus
- All tours are fully customisable to your dates & group size
Quick Tips for Pilgrims
- Start early for temple darshan to avoid queues and heat.
- Carry comfortable footwear, light clothing and bottled water.
- Plan Ajanta/Ellora visits around their weekly closed day.
- Bring ID proof for hotel check-in.