7-Day Budget Rail Trip to 12 Jyotirlinga Temples

Day 1: Mumbai to Bhimashankar

Bhimashankar, Maharashtra, India

8:00 AM

Board Train to Karjat from Mumbai

Begin your spiritual journey by boarding a train from Mumbai to Karjat, a major rail hub.
Take a local train from Mumbai to Karjat. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
INR 100, 2 hours

11:00 AM

Take a Bus to Bhimashankar

Upon reaching Karjat, board a bus to Bhimashankar, home to one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples.
Board a bus from Karjat bus stand to Bhimashankar. The bus journey takes around 3 hours.
INR 50, 3 hours

3:00 PM

Visit Bhimashankar Temple

Explore the ancient Bhimashankar Temple and seek blessings at this sacred Jyotirlinga shrine.
The temple is a short walk from the bus stand.
Free, 2 hours
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Day 2: Trimbakeshwar

Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra, India

8:00 AM

Travel to Trimbakeshwar

Embark on a journey to Trimbakeshwar, another important pilgrimage site housing a Jyotirlinga.
Take a bus from Bhimashankar to Trimbakeshwar. The journey takes approximately 6 hours.
INR 200, 6 hours

2:00 PM

Visit Trimbakeshwar Temple

Explore the Trimbakeshwar Temple and participate in the religious rituals performed at this holy site.
The temple is located in the heart of Trimbak town.
Free, 2 hours
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Day 3: Grishneshwar

Grishneshwar, Maharashtra, India

8:00 AM

Travel to Grishneshwar

Head to Grishneshwar, dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines.
Take a bus from Trimbakeshwar to Grishneshwar. The journey takes around 8 hours.
INR 300, 8 hours

4:00 PM

Visit Grishneshwar Temple

Explore the architectural marvel of Grishneshwar Temple and experience the spiritual aura of the place.
The temple is a short walk from the bus stop.
Free, 2 hours
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Day 4: Shirdi

Shirdi, Maharashtra, India

8:00 AM

Travel to Shirdi

Travel to Shirdi, a town known for the shrine of Shirdi Sai Baba, a revered saint.
Take a bus from Grishneshwar to Shirdi. The journey takes approximately 5 hours.
INR 150, 5 hours

1:00 PM

Visit Sai Baba Temple

Explore the Sai Baba Temple complex and witness the devotion of pilgrims from around the world.
The temple is easily accessible from the bus stand.
Free, 2 hours
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Day 5: Aundha Nagnath and Parli Vaijnath

Aundha Nagnath, Maharashtra, India

8:00 AM

Travel to Aundha Nagnath

Begin the day by travelling to Aundha Nagnath, home to one of the Jyotirlinga temples.
Take a bus from Shirdi to Aundha Nagnath. The journey takes around 10 hours.
INR 400, 10 hours

6:00 PM

Visit Aundha Nagnath Temple

Explore the ancient Aundha Nagnath Temple and experience the spiritual vibes of the place.
The temple is a short walk from the bus stop.
Free, 2 hours

8:00 PM

Travel to Parli Vaijnath

Continue your journey to Parli Vaijnath, another significant Jyotirlinga temple.
Take a local bus from Aundha Nagnath to Parli Vaijnath. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
INR 50, 2 hours
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Day 6: Nageshwar and Somnath

Nageshwar, Gujarat, India

8:00 AM

Visit Nageshwar Temple

Explore the Nageshwar Temple, a revered Jyotirlinga shrine in the coastal town of Dwarka.
Take a bus from Parli Vaijnath to Dwarka. The journey takes around 12 hours.
INR 500, 12 hours

8:00 PM

Travel to Somnath

Proceed to Somnath, one of the most important pilgrimage places in India.
From Dwarka, take a bus to Somnath. The journey takes approximately 3 hours.
INR 100, 3 hours
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Day 7: Mallikarjuna, Mahakaleshwar, and Omkareshwar

Mallikarjuna, Andhra Pradesh, India

8:00 AM

Visit Mallikarjuna Temple

Explore the Mallikarjuna Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines.
Take a bus from Somnath to Mallikarjuna. The journey takes around 15 hours.
INR 600, 15 hours

11:00 PM

Travel to Mahakaleshwar

Travel to Mahakaleshwar, an ancient temple town in Madhya Pradesh.
From Mallikarjuna, take a bus to Mahakaleshwar. The journey takes approximately 10 hours.
INR 400, 10 hours

9:00 AM

Visit Omkareshwar Temple

Explore the Omkareshwar Temple, one of the most sacred Jyotirlinga shrines on an island in the Narmada River.
Take a local bus from Mahakaleshwar to Omkareshwar. The journey takes around 4 hours.
INR 100, 4 hours
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