12 Jyotirlinga Temple Tour

Stay – Dwarka

On the day of arrival at Jamnagar airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to Dwaraka, one of India’s seven ancient towns. Upon arrival at Dwarka, check–in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later proceed for a sightseeing tour of Dwarka, visit Rukmini Devi Temple, Gomati Ghat Temples, the famous 'Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple', which is home to one of the 12 Swayambhu Jyotirlingas in the world, also visit Dwarkadhish temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Porbandar

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Porbandar. Upon arrival at Porbandar, check–in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later proceed for a sightseeing tour of Porbandar, visit Kirti Mandir, Bharat Mandir and Nehru Planetarium. After finishing your sightseeing, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Somnath

After breakfast, check–out from the hotel and drive to Somnath. Upon arrival at Somnath, check–in at your hotel. Rest at the hotel, later proceed for a sightseeing tour of Somnath, visit Bhadkeshwar temple, Bhidbhanjan Mandir and Somnath temple. Somnath temple is one of the most sacred temples in India and is also one of the twelve "Jyotirlingas” of Lord Shiva. After visiting Somnath Temple, drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Nashik

Early in the morning visit the beautiful Somnath temple for the Abhishekam ceremony. LAter get back to the hotel for breakfast, afterwards Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the Diu airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On reaching the Mumbai airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to Trimbakeshwar in Nashik for Darshan of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga. In the evening, Arti and darshan at the Trimbakeshwar temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Shirdi

Early in the morning, attended Abhishekam ceremony at the Triambakeshar temple. Later get back to the hotel for breakfast, after breakfast check–out from the hotel and leave for another Jyotirlinga – Bhimashankar Temple. After Pooja and Darshan at Bhimashankar, leave for Shirdi. En–route visit Shani Shignapur, dedicated to Lord Shani, later continue your journey to Shirdi, the abode of Sai Baba. In the evening, visit Sai Baba Samadhi temple for VIP Darshan. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Aurangabad

Early in the morning, attended Kankad aarti at Sai Baba temple. After attending the aarti, get your breakfast packed as you begin your drive to Aurangabad. Upon arrival check–in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit your next Jyorirlinga, Grishneshwar Mahadev. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Indore

Early in the morning, drive to the Aurangabad airport to board the flight to Indore via Mumbai. Upon arrival at Indore airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later in the afternoon proceed to Omkareshwar, to visit the famous Omkareshwar Temple (one of the twelve Jyothirlingas) and Shri Mamleshwar Jyotirling, later enjoy a boat ride on Holy River Narmada. Later in the evening drive back to Indore for overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Indore

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Maheshwar, visit Rajarajeshwara Temple, Queen's Fort & Ahilyabai Ghats. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Indore.

Stay – Indore

Early in the morning before sunrise proceed to Ujjain, to attend Bhasm Aarti at the most sacred - Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling (One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India), the lingam at the Mahakala is believed to be swayambhu (born of itself), during festival times, it remains crowded with Hindu devotees. After attending Bhasm Aarti at Mahakaleshwar, enjoy your breakfast at a good restaurant in Ujjain, post breakfast visit several-tiered temples of Ujjain distinguished by their carved overhanging balconies and their intricately worked doorways. Also visit Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Sandeep Muni Ashramam (Where lord Krishna was educated with Balrama and Sudama from Maharshi Sandipani), Bhartrihari Caves, Harsiddhi Temple, Siddhavat Tree, Kaal Bhairav Temple, and Navgraha Mandir. Later in the evening drive back to Indore. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Srisailam

After breakfast drive to the Indore airport to catch a flight for Hyderabad. Upon arrival, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to Srisailam, a serene holy town. Upon arrival check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Stay – Rameswaram

Early in the morning visit Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga for darshan, later get back to the hotel for breakfast. Thereafter, drive back to the Hyderabad airport to board the flight to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and assist you to visit the very popular Meenakshi Amman Temple – a wonderful architectural gem. After drashan, our representative will transfer you to Rameswaram, one of the Char Dham destinations. Upon arrival check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Stay – Rameswaram

Early in the morning, visit Sri Ramanathaswamy temple/Rameshwaram Temple (the southernmost of the 12 Jyotirlingas). The temple has 22 holy springs, which are believed to have medicinal properties. This is one of the 64 sacred baths in Rameswaram (theerthams), every day thousands of pilgrims took bath in this holy sea. Also visit Sita Theertham and Laxman Theertham located in the city. Later get back to the hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, proceed toward Dhanushkodi – It is believed that the bridge in Dhanushkodi was built by the monkey forces of Lord Rama to access Sri Lanka. Dhanushkodi is popularly known as ghost city after its damage caused by the cyclone in the year of 1964. On the way, visit Jada Theertham and Nambu Nayagiamman Temple. Later get back to Rameshwaram for night stay.

Stay – Haridwar

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Madurai airport to catch the flight for Delhi - The National Capital of India. Upon arrival at New Delhi ariport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to Haridwar by road. On arriving at the holy city of Haridwar, check–into the hotel for an overnight stay.

Stay – Haridwar

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Haridwar, visit Mansa Devi temple, Chandi Devi temple, Maya Devi temple, Daksha Mahadev temple, Sapta Rishi temple and Ramanand ashram. In the evening, after sunset we will take you to "Har ki Pauri" to attend the famous Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Guptkashi

Early in the morning, check-out from the hotel and drive to Guptkashi. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Kedarnath

Early in the morning, drive to Gaurikund. On reaching at Gaurikund, take a bath in the hot water pond or Gaurikund, after that visit the Gauri Temple. Later start your trek to Kedarnath (3584 mts) from Gaurikund. The Kedarnath shrine, is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath ranges. Upon arrival at Kedarnath, check-in to the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Rudraprayag

Early in the morning, take Kedarnath Temple Darshan and later trek down to Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, drive to Rudraprayag, upon arrival at Rudraprayag, check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Badrinath

After breakfast, drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. On reaching Badrinath, check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, attend Aarti at Badrinath Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Badrinath situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, is one of the 'Four Dhams' and is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots in India. It is guarded, on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri Van", meaning "forest of berries".

Stay – Joshimath

Early in the morning, take a bath in the holy Taptkund, after that have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Later visit Brahamakapal, Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, Bhim Pul and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. After darshan and sightseeing, leave for Joshimath. Overnight stay at the hotel in Joshimath.

Jyotirmath, also known as Joshimath is located at an altitude of 6150 feet (1875 m), it is the gateway to several Himalayan mountain climbing expeditions, trekking trails and pilgrim centres like Badrinath. Joshimath is home to one of the four cardinal pithas established by Adi Shankara.

Stay – Rishikesh

Early in the morning, visit Narsingh Temple & Shankracharaya Math. After darshan, leave for Rishikesh. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Delhi

After breakfast, visit Bharat Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Laxman Jhoola, Rishikund and Raghunath Temple, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Parmath Niketan, Triveni Ghat, Shivanand Ashram, Kailash Ashram, Academy of Meditation. Later in the afternoon, leave for Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Varanasi

After breakfast, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the New Delhi airport to board a flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhists, visit the Dhamekha Stupa, the Archeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. In the evening get back to Varanasi to attend Ganga Aarti (Prayer to River Ganges) at the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Overnight Train Journey

Early morning, head out for a boat ride along River Ganges (A boat ride along the Ganges River is a quintessential Varanasi experience). Later get back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to visit four of the most famous Hindu temples in Varanasi, The Kashi Vishwanath Temple (It is believed that Banaras is the site at which the first Jyotirlinga manifested its supremacy over other Gods, broke through the earth’s crust and flared towards heaven.), The Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, & Sankat Mochan Temple. Later in the evening, proceed to Varanasi railway station to board an overnight train to Baidyanathdham Deoghar.

Stay – Deoghar

In the monring, upon arrival at Baidyanathdham Deoghar railway station, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit Baidyanath Dham or Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga - this is one of the highly revered Jyotirlinga shrines, and the devotees believe that the sincere worship of this shrine relieves a person from all his worries and miseries. Also visit Shivganga (close to Baidyanath Temple). Later drive to Basukinath - 46 Kms from Deoghar , Shiva Temple, and the pilgrimage to Babadham is considered incomplete without paying homage at Basukinath. After that visit Taponath Mahadeva at Tapovan, also enjoy ropeway at Trikuth Parvat. Later drive back to Deoghar for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Patna airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.