Drive final leg into Varanasi (approx 6–8h depending on overnight city); arrive afternoon and check into a hotel near the ghats for easy access to Kashi Vishwanath.
Start the multi-day drive south (multiple overnight stops planned) toward Andhra/Telangana on route to Srisailam; choose comfortable highway hotels for staging.
Early breakfast and continue the southbound run—long driving day across Odisha/Andhra depending on selected route; keep daylight driving where possible.
Begin the long northwest return arc across Tamil Nadu and Andhra; plan staged overnight stops to avoid fatigue—target Madurai or a safe highway hotel for night one.
Drive toward Bhimashankar (expect winding roads as you approach the Sahyadris); carry warm clothes and check local access (hill roads can be chilly in December mornings).
Bhimashankar is a Jyotirlinga set in Sahyadri forest; morning darshan plus a short nature walk is ideal in crisp December weather—confirm temple hours locally.
Drive approx 4–5h to Aurangabad; plan rest/fuel stops and arrive mid-afternoon to visit Grishneshwar next day or Ellora this afternoon depending on time.
Omkareshwar’s Jyotirlinga is on an island in the Narmada—take a peaceful morning darshan and circumambulate the island; boat access may be seasonal so confirm locally.
Mahakaleshwar is famed for the Bhasma Aarti (pre-dawn) and is one of the Jyotirlingas—arrive very early if you want to attend the aarti (confirm dates & booking windows).
After breakfast, drive the final leg to Vadodara (approx 3–5h depending on overnight location) and arrive midday—check into your home hotel or residence.
If you want to deepen visits to Omkareshwar/Ujjain/Indore areas (or benefit from quieter winter mornings), start a short loop—otherwise use the day to rest at Vadodara.