12 Jyotirlingas Yatra
Yatra12 Jyotirlingas Yatra
north India pilgrimage

12 Jyotirlingas Yatra

The twelve self-manifested Shiva shrines

16 days 4,200 km Lord Shiva Best: October to Marchmoderate

About this yatra

A comprehensive 16-day pilgrimage covering all 12 Jyotirlingas across 9 states — from Somnath in Gujarat to Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.

The twelve Jyotirlingas are the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva — where he manifested as columns of light. This once-in-a-lifetime yatra spans the breadth of India, covering Somnath, Nageshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Kashi Vishwanath, Baidyanath, Mallikarjuna, Ramanathaswamy and Kedarnath.

Highlights

All 12 Jyotirlingas in one curated circuit
Rudrabhishek at Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti
Kashi Vishwanath VIP darshan
Setu bandh at Rameswaram
Sethu teertham in 22 wells
Includes flights between distant shrines

Day-by-day itinerary

Your 16-day journey

D1

Arrive Ahmedabad

Pickup. Drive to Somnath.

Somnath hotel Breakfast & Dinner (Sattvic)
Drive briefing
D2

Somnath Jyotirlinga

Morning darshan, Triveni Sangam, sound & light show.

Dwarka hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Somnath JyotirlingaTriveni Sangam
D3

Nageshwar + Dwarka

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga darshan, Dwarkadhish temple, Bet Dwarka.

Dwarka hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
NageshwarDwarkadhishBet Dwarka
D4

Fly to Indore → Ujjain

Fly Jamnagar to Indore. Drive to Ujjain.

Ujjain hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Airport transfer
D5

Mahakaleshwar + Omkareshwar

Early Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar. Drive to Omkareshwar.

Omkareshwar hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Bhasma AartiMahakaleshwarOmkareshwar
D6

Fly to Pune → Bhimashankar

Drive to Indore, fly to Pune, drive to Bhimashankar.

Pune hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
D7

Trimbakeshwar + Aurangabad

Drive to Nashik, Trimbakeshwar darshan, continue to Aurangabad.

Aurangabad hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
TrimbakeshwarGodavari origin
D8

Grishneshwar + Ellora

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga & Ellora Caves.

Aurangabad hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
GrishneshwarEllora Cave 16
D9

Fly to Varanasi

Aurangabad-Mumbai-Varanasi. Evening Ganga Aarti.

Varanasi hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
D10

Kashi Vishwanath

Mangala Aarti, VIP darshan, Manikarnika & Kashi parikrama.

Varanasi hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
D11

Fly to Deoghar

Drive/fly to Deoghar via Patna.

Deoghar hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Travel day
D12

Baidyanath Dham

Baidyanath Jyotirlinga darshan. Panchshul.

Deoghar hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Baidyanath Dham
D13

Fly to Hyderabad → Srisailam

Long travel day. Drive to Srisailam.

Srisailam hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Pathalganga
D14

Mallikarjuna + fly to Madurai

Mallikarjuna darshan. Fly to Madurai, drive to Rameswaram.

Rameswaram hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
D15

Ramanathaswamy

22-well snan, Ramanathaswamy darshan, Dhanushkodi.

Rameswaram hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Sattvic)
RamanathaswamyDhanushkodi
D16

Departure

Fly from Madurai to home city. (Kedarnath via separate 4-day add-on.)

Breakfast

Photo gallery

Glimpses from the sacred path

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12 Jyotirlingas Yatra 5
12 Jyotirlingas Yatra 6

What's included

  • All internal flights (4 sectors)
  • AC transport
  • 15 nights stay
  • All sattvic meals
  • VIP darshan at each Jyotirlinga
  • Rudrabhishek puja at 3 temples
  • Experienced tour manager

Not included

  • International travel
  • Personal expenses
  • Camera fees
  • Tips

Choose your package

Three tiers, one sacred journey

economy

Saral

Group tour, 2-star stays, shared transport

₹72,500 / person

Twin sharing • Taxes extra

Economy flights + bus
2-star hotels
Group guide
  • Economy flights
  • Group tour
  • 2-star hotel
  • Shared guide
Book Saral
MOST POPULAR

standard

Sampoorna

Private car, 3-star hotels, VIP darshan

₹1,35,000 / person

Twin sharing • Taxes extra

Flights + private SUV
3-4 star hotels
Personal guide
  • Economy flights
  • Private SUV
  • 3-4 star hotels
  • VIP darshan
  • Personal guide
Book Sampoorna

premium

Parampara

Business class flights, 5-star stays, dedicated concierge + priest

₹2,65,000 / person

Twin sharing • Taxes extra

Business class flights + luxury SUV
5-star & heritage hotels
Dedicated guide + priest
  • Business class flights (domestic)
  • 5-star hotels
  • Dedicated guide + accompanying priest
  • Special pujas at each temple
  • All prasad delivered home
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Popular add-ons

Special puja at temple

Sankalpa with your name

+₹2,100

Prasad delivery

Temple prasad to your home

+₹500

Live darshan recording

4K video for family

+₹1,500

Travel insurance

Medical + trip cover

+₹500

Pilgrim reviews

Stories from past devotees

A lifetime dream fulfilled. Every Jyotirlinga darshan was unhurried. Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar — cannot describe the feeling.

Om Prakash

LucknowNov 2024

We did it at ages 66 and 69. The team arranged wheelchair access at Kashi Vishwanath which made all the difference.

Sushma & Vinod Desai

PuneFeb 2025

Flights between sectors kept the pace manageable. Highly recommend for serious devotees.

Harish Agarwal

IndoreJan 2025

FAQ

Before you travel

Is the 12th (Kedarnath) included?

Kedarnath is offered as a separate 4-day add-on since it's seasonal (May-Oct only). Full 12-Jyotirlinga combo available May-June & Sep-Oct.

Can I split the yatra into two parts?

Yes — many devotees do North India 6 Jyotirlingas + South India 5 Jyotirlingas in two separate yatras.

Is physical fitness required?

Moderate fitness. Darshan queues can be long. Wheelchair assistance can be arranged.

Are rudrabhishek pujas included?

Standard package: 3 temples. Premium: all 12 temples with personalized sankalpa.

Ready for 12 Jyotirlingas Yatra?

Secure your dates with a ₹5,000 booking advance. Balance payable 30 days before departure.