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Maharashtra Jyotirlinga Yatra · Three Jyotirlingas of the Sahyadris

Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar and Bhimashankar with Shirdi, Nashik and the Ellora caves

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4 Nights / 5 Days(4N/5D)
India, Maharashtra
easy pace
Great for family, senior, couples

Destinations: Mumbai → Nashik → Trimbakeshwar → Shirdi → Grishneshwar → Ellora → Bhimashankar → Pune

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Overview

About this Maharashtra Jyotirlinga Yatra trip

Of the twelve Jyotirlingas, three are in Maharashtra, and this five-day yatra links them in one comfortable loop. In Nashik you see Ramkund on the Godavari and the Kalaram temple at Panchavati. At Trimbakeshwar, near the source of the Godavari on Brahmagiri, the linga has three small faces representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. You'll attend an evening aarti at Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, then continue to Grishneshwar — the twelfth Jyotirlinga, where men enter bare-chested — and the Kailasa temple at Ellora, carved from a single rock. The trip ends in the forested Sahyadris at Bhimashankar, source of the Bhima river and home of the Indian giant squirrel, before dropping you in Pune.

Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra in five days from Mumbai to Pune, with Shirdi aarti and Ellora's Kailasa.

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Stay: 3-star hotels
Transport: Private AC sedan or Innova with Marathi/Hindi-speaking driver
Best time: October to March; July–September for the green Sahyadris (Bhimashankar can be foggy and slippery); Shravan Mondays are very crowded
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why this yatra is easy on families

All three Maharashtra Jyotirlingas in five days with no overnight bus
Shirdi aarti pass booking assistance
Ellora visit planned around its Tuesday closure
Starts in Mumbai and ends in Pune — no backtracking
Vegetarian meals and comfortable 3-star hotels
Guidance on Trimbakeshwar pujas (Narayan Nagbali, Kaal Sarp) if you wish to book one

Trip highlights

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga & Kushavarta
Panchavati, Ramkund & Kalaram temple, Nashik
Shirdi Sai Baba aarti
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
Ellora Kailasa temple (UNESCO)
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga & forest

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Maharashtra Jyotirlinga Yatra

5 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup in Mumbai; drive to Nashik via the Kasara ghat (approx. 4 hrs)
- Panchavati: Ramkund, Kalaram temple and Sita Gufa
- Evening Godavari aarti at Ramkund
- Overnight in Nashik
D2
- Early drive to Trimbakeshwar (approx. 45 min) for darshan
- Kushavarta kund and a view of Brahmagiri hill
- Drive to Shirdi (approx. 3 hrs) and check in
- Darshan at Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai and Chavadi; evening Dhoop aarti
D3
- Optional Kakad aarti at dawn; Shani Shingnapur on request (adds approx. 2 hrs)
- Drive to Grishneshwar (approx. 2.5 hrs) for darshan
- Ellora caves — Kailasa (cave 16) plus Buddhist and Jain caves (closed Tuesdays)
- Overnight in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)
D4
- Morning at Bibi Ka Maqbara
- Long scenic drive to Bhimashankar via Ahmednagar and Manchar (approx. 6 hrs)
- Check in at a forest-edge resort
- Evening at leisure
D5
- Early darshan at Bhimashankar temple (approx. 230 steps down from the parking)
- Short walk to Gupt Bhimashankar and the source of the Bhima (dry season only)
- Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary viewpoints — look out for the giant squirrel
- Drive to Pune (approx. 3 hrs); drop at airport or railway station

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

1 night each in Nashik, Shirdi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Bhimashankar (3-star hotels / resort)
Daily vegetarian breakfast and dinner
Private AC car from Mumbai to Pune (approx. 900 km)
Assistance with Shirdi aarti and Trimbakeshwar darshan bookings
Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Not included

Flights or trains to Mumbai / from Pune
Paid darshan, aarti passes and puja fees (e.g. Narayan Nagbali)
Ellora caves entry tickets
Lunches and personal expenses

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotels

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC sedan or Innova with Marathi/Hindi-speaking driver

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Mumbai → Nashik · Trimbakeshwar → Shirdi · Shirdi → Grishneshwar → Ellora · Sambhajinagar → Bhimashankar · Bhimashankar → Pune

Route

Route map

8 stops from start to finish

MumbaiStart
2NashikStop 2
3TrimbakeshwarStop 3
4ShirdiStop 4
5GrishneshwarStop 5
6ElloraStop 6
7BhimashankarStop 7
PuneFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March; July–September for the green Sahyadris (Bhimashankar can be foggy and slippery); Shravan Mondays are very crowded

Things to carry

Traditional wear; men should be ready to remove shirts at Grishneshwar's sanctum
Original photo ID for Shirdi passes
Comfortable walking shoes for Ellora and Bhimashankar steps
Raincoat in monsoon
Cap and water bottle for Ellora

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do we need to book darshan in advance?

General darshan needs no booking at any of the three Jyotirlingas. Trimbakeshwar has a paid ₹200 fast-darshan line, and Shirdi aarti passes are booked online on the Sai Baba Sansthan site; we help with both.

Can we touch the linga?

At Grishneshwar devotees can usually touch the linga, provided men are bare-chested. At Trimbakeshwar the linga sits in a depression and is viewed from the doorway; Bhimashankar allows close darshan on non-peak days.

Is Ellora open every day?

No, Ellora is closed on Tuesdays. If your dates fall that way, we swap Day 3 and Day 4 activities.

How do I book a Narayan Nagbali or Kaal Sarp puja?

These are performed by registered priests at Trimbakeshwar and usually need an overnight stay and fixed muhurat dates. Tell us when booking and we will adjust the itinerary.

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