Board an AC sleeper bus from Belagavi to Tuljapur (Tulja Bhavani). Overnight travel saves hotel night and daytime temple visiting time. Book an AC Sleeper operator on RedBus/MakeMyTrip (search 'Belgaum to Tuljapur AC Sleeper').
Arrive Tuljapur early, freshen up and check into a budget couple room or temple guesthouse near the temple (short walk). Recommended type: Tulja Bhavani Temple Dharamshala / small budget hotel near temple. Typical double-room rate: INR1,000–1,300/night.
Simple pure-veg South/Marathi breakfast (poha, sabudana khichdi, chai) at a local vegetarian eatery near the temple; most dharamshalas/nearby hotels are veg-friendly.
Attend the noon aarti / darshan which is accessible to all visitors (Temple opens throughout the day; noon aarti is generally less crowded than early morning rituals). Good for comfortable attendance without pre-authorization.
Board a short AC intercity bus (or shared tempo) to Parli (approx 1.5–2 hours). Several private and MSRTC AC buses operate this hop—book an AC semi-sleeper where available.
Arrive Parli, check in to a nearby budget hotel/dharamshala, and attend the evening aarti (generally accessible to all pilgrims and not the restricted early-morning sevas).
Take an AC semi-sleeper bus or shared AC tempo on the Parli → Aundha route (approx 3–3.5 hours). Operators: look for MSRTC AC/Private AC buses on booking platforms.
Check in to a small budget hotel or pilgrims' guesthouse close to Aundha Nagnath temple. Have a pure-veg lunch at a nearby eatery; many guesthouses will provide sattvik veg meals.
Attend the accessible afternoon/evening aarti (Aundha’s main aarti windows are open to devotees; skip the very early viparit sevas if restricted). Good time for comfortable darshan and photography of the temple complex.
Visit Grishneshwar (Ellora). Attend the late-afternoon darshan and the evening aarti (accessible to general pilgrims; avoid restricted early-morning sevas). Grishneshwar is a compact, serene temple and pairs well with a quick Ellora visit if time allows.
If you wish, do a quick morning walk at the Ellora complex (check opening times: commonly 9:00am onwards). Otherwise relax and enjoy the hotel breakfast.
Board an AC Volvo/AC Sleeper coach to Pune (overnight 8–9 hours). Overnight travel saves a hotel night and lets you reach Bhimashankar area early the next morning.
Hire a shared taxi or cab-share (book via local taxi operators or hotel) to Bhimashankar (approx 100–130 km, 3–4 hours). For budget, share the taxi with other pilgrims; total cost typically split among passengers.
Attend the accessible noon/afternoon darshan and the evening aarti (Bhimashankar’s early morning rituals/jalabhishek are better avoided due to restricted sevas). The scenic shrine and surrounding sanctuary make it a peaceful visit.
Board an AC semi-sleeper bus to Nashik (approx 4–5 hours). Early start ensures comfortable afternoon darshan at Trimbakeshwar and gives time for last temple formalities.
Attend the noon/afternoon accessible darshan and aarti at Trimbakeshwar (the early morning Rudrabhishek can be restricted; afternoon visits are open and suitable). Temple typically open till evening but check current timings before travel.
Take an AC bus back to Pune (approx 3.5–4.5 hours) to connect for the overnight Pune → Belagavi AC sleeper bus (this split keeps more frequent buses and comfortable travel).
Board an AC sleeper bus from Pune to Belagavi (overnight ~9–10 hours). Overnight travel saves an extra hotel night and returns you to Belagavi by early morning.
Arrive Belagavi Railway Station/Ekstop early morning; this completes the 7-day Jyotirlinga Yatra loop. Collect belongings and rest at home or accommodation in Belagavi.
Estimated conservative budget keeping to a frugal, comfortable plan. Per person breakdown: Transport ≈ INR4,850; Hotels (shared double room cost per person) ≈ INR3,250; Food ≈ INR2,450; Misc/temple/donations ≈ INR200. Total per person ≈ INR10,750. Total for 2 people ≈ INR21,500 — this keeps the trip under your INR25,000 cap with ~INR3,500 buffer for booking variations or small surprises. Verify live fares and book AC seats/sleeper berths in advance to lock the quoted ranges.