National journeys
12 Jyotirlings
The Sacred Circuit of Lord ShivaThe most sacred pilgrimage in Shaivite tradition — all twelve self-manifested Jyotirlingas across eight Indian states. A beautifully paced 15-day darshan circuit with priest-assisted entries and hand-picked pilgrim hotels.
Postcards from 12 Jyotirlings
India, held end to end.
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Duration
15 Days · 14 Nights
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Region
Pan-India
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Season
Oct – Mar
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Private party
2 – 20 guests
About this itinerary
The most sacred pilgrimage in Shaivite tradition — all twelve self-manifested Jyotirlingas across eight Indian states. A beautifully paced 15-day darshan circuit with priest-assisted entries and hand-picked pilgrim hotels.
From Somnath on the Arabian Sea to Rameshwaram at India's tip, Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi to Kedarnath in the Himalayas — the twelve Jyotirlingas are places where Lord Shiva is believed to be eternally present as a column of light.
Every darshan is coordinated with temple authorities, every hotel is walking distance from the temple gates.
Destinations inside the journey
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Somnath Temple
The eternal shrine on the Arabian Sea — first among the twelve Jyotirlingas.
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Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
The southern Kailash — Shiva and Parvati on the Krishna river hill.
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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Ujjain's pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti — Shiva as the Lord of Time itself.
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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
The island temple shaped like the sacred syllable ‘Om’.
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Kedarnath Temple
The northernmost Jyotirlinga — 12,000 ft of Himalayan grace.
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Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
The Sahyadri Jyotirlinga, born of Shiva's victory over Tripurasura.
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Lord of the Universe on the ghats of holy Kashi.
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Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
The three-faced Linga at the source of the Godavari.
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Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga
The healer Lord of Deoghar — Shiva as the divine physician.
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Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
The serpent Lord — first Jyotirlinga of the western coast.
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Ramanathaswamy Temple
Rameshwaram — the southernmost Jyotirlinga and the bridge to Lanka.
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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
The last of the twelve — guardian of the Ellora caves.
Tour highlights
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Somnath Temple
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Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
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Kedarnath Temple
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Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
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Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
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Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga
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Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
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Ramanathaswamy Temple
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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
The itinerary
15 days, written slowly.
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Day 01
N°01Arrival & Somnath
Arrive in Gujarat and proceed to Somnath, the first Jyotirlinga, for darshan and the spectacular evening Light & Sound show by the Arabian Sea.
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Day 02
N°02Nageshwar & Dwarka
Darshan at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga near Dwarka, followed by the Dwarkadhish temple. Overnight at Dwarka.
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Day 03
N°03Travel to Ujjain
After morning prayers at Dwarka, begin the scenic journey toward Madhya Pradesh by comfortable AC coach / rail. Your travel manager handles all transit, meals and an overnight halt en route so you arrive in the temple city of Ujjain rested and ready for the sacred Bhasma Aarti the next dawn.
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Day 04
N°04Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain
Attend the pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti (subject to booking) at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and visit Kal Bhairav and Harsiddhi temples.
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Day 05
N°05Omkareshwar
Drive to the river-island shrine of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on the sacred Narmada for darshan and a boat crossing.
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Day 06
N°06Trimbakeshwar, Nashik
Travel to the holy town of Nashik for darshan at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, set at the foot of the Brahmagiri hills from which the sacred Godavari river rises. This unique shrine, with its three-faced lingam representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, is among the most revered of all twelve, and time is allowed for a peaceful temple-tank visit.
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Day 07
N°07Grishneshwar & Ellora
Proceed to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, the last of the twelve, an exquisitely carved temple near Aurangabad. With its proximity to the magnificent rock-cut UNESCO Ellora Caves, an optional heritage stop lets you marvel at the colossal Kailasa temple hewn from a single rock — a fitting blend of devotion and artistry.
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Day 08
N°08Bhimashankar
Journey through the lush, forested Sahyadri ranges to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, dramatically set within a wildlife sanctuary that is the source of the Bhima river. The cool, green Western Ghats setting and the ancient Nagara-style temple make this one of the most serene and scenic stops on the parikrama.
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Day 09
N°09Travel to Srisailam
A long, scenic transfer toward the Nallamala forest hills of Andhra Pradesh, descending through the Deccan plateau. Comfortable transport, en-route meals and a restful overnight halt are arranged so the journey itself becomes part of the pilgrimage's quiet contemplation.
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Day 10
N°10Mallikarjuna, Srisailam
Darshan at Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga on the banks of the Krishna — both a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peeth.
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Day 11
N°11Rameshwaram
Proceed to the holy island of Rameswaram for darshan at the Ramanathaswamy Temple and its 22 sacred wells.
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Day 12
N°12Travel to Kashi
Transfer toward the eternal city of Varanasi by scheduled rail / flight for the northern Jyotirlingas. On arrival, settle into your riverside hotel and take in the timeless atmosphere of the ghats, with the evening free to rest before tomorrow's darshan.
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Day 13
N°13Kashi Vishwanath
Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath via the new corridor and the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
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Day 14
N°14Vaidyanath, Deoghar
Travel to Deoghar for darshan at Baidyanath (Vaidyanath) Jyotirlinga. Note: Kedarnath darshan is arranged seasonally as a guided extension.
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Day 15
N°15Concluding Prayers & Departure
A final morning of prayers and prasad before your transfer for the onward journey, your 12 Jyotirlinga parikrama complete.
Inclusions & exclusions
In the journey
- Hand-picked boutique / 4★ accommodation
- Daily breakfast + curated meals
- All ground transfers in private AC vehicle
- Professional English-speaking tour manager
- Monument entries & guided sightseeing
- Airport / station meet & greet
- 24×7 on-tour concierge support
Left to you
- Airfare / train tickets unless specified
- Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
- Optional activities & spa services
- Travel insurance (available on request)
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