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Family-Friendly Itinerary from Mumbai to Trimbakeshwar, Ghrishneshwar, Parali Vaijnath, Aundha Nagnath, Bhimashankar and Back to Mumbai

  1. Day 1: Trimbakeshwar
    160 km (3 hours 45 minutes) from Mumbai

    In the morning, visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, head to the Brahmagiri Hill and enjoy the scenic views from the top. Spend the evening shopping for souvenirs and trying local delicacies at the nearby bazaars.

  2. Day 2: Ghrishneshwar, Parali Vaijnath, Aundha Nagnath
    • Ghrishneshwar (185 km, 4 hours from Trimbakeshwar)
    • Parali Vaijnath (100 km, 2 hours from Ghrishneshwar)
    • Aundha Nagnath (75 km, 1.5 hours from Parali Vaijnath)

    In the morning, visit Ghrishneshwar Temple, another Jyotirlinga dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, head to Parali Vaijnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Spend the evening visiting the Aundha Nagnath Temple, the eighth Jyotirlinga, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the surrounding rural area.

  3. Day 3: Bhimashankar
    315 km (6 hours 30 minutes) from Aundha Nagnath

    In the morning, visit the Bhimashankar Temple, the twelfth Jyotirlinga dedicated to Lord Shiva. Afterward, hike the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary and explore the waterfalls and streams in the area. In the evening, spend time at the nearby Bhimashankar Dam and take the stunning views of the surrounding scenery.

Recommendations:

Don't miss out on the Kaas Plateau, located between Satara and Sajjangad, which is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may also want to consider visiting the Lonavala Hill Station, which is famous for its scenic views and hiking trails.

If you have extra time, you can explore the beaches of Alibaug or take a day trip to the beautiful hill station of Mahabaleshwar.

To maximize your fun, you can rent a car and drive along the scenic Mumbai-Pune Expressway, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mumbai to Nashik and then hire a taxi to Trimbakeshwar and follow the itinerary from there.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Trimbakeshwar Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Brahmagiri Hill (2-3 hours, free)
  • Ghrishneshwar Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Parali Vaijnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Aundha Nagnath Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Bhimashankar Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Bhimashankar Dam (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 200 per person
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