Leave Hyderabad in the early evening so you make steady progress but avoid long night driving; this short evening leg gets you safely out of the city before bed.
Check into a comfortable hotel in Gulbarga to rest: recommended hotels include Hotel Vardhaman or The Alankar INN for clean rooms and easy highway access.
Tulja Bhavani is a major Shakti peeth in Tuljapur — visit for its spiritual significance and lively local temple rituals; typical timings are approx 5:00AM–9:00PM (darshan times vary).
Set out toward Bhimashankar in the Western Ghats (Pune district). This is a longer drive crossing interior Maharashtra; enjoy scenic changes as you approach the ghats.
Visit the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga early (temple timings typically open from sunrise); also take a short forest walk to spot wildlife and enjoy Western Ghats scenery.
Visit the Trimbakeshwar temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the source of the Godavari; temple timings usually 5:00AM–10:00PM, darshan and rituals run throughout the day.
If time permits and you prefer a break from temples, visit a nearby vineyard for a short tour/tasting (check advance booking) or stroll the Panchavati area.
Explore the Kailasa (Cave 16), the remarkable monolithic rock-cut temple at Ellora — a UNESCO World Heritage Site open roughly 9:00AM–6:00PM; allow time to see adjacent caves as well.
Visit Mahakaleshwar, one of the most famous Jyotirlingas; regular darshan timings typically from early morning — note the special Bhasma Aarti occurs pre-dawn (check exact schedule and book if required).