12 Jyotirlinga Road Trip from Hyderabad – Ultimate Pilgrimage by Car

Day 1: Start to Srisailam

Hyderabad to Srisailam, India on May 17, 2025

6:30AM

Breakfast at Chutneys, Hyderabad

Enjoy a hearty South Indian breakfast of dosas and idlis to start your journey.
INR300, 1h0m

7:30AM

Drive to Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, Srisailam

Begin your pilgrimage with a 4-hour scenic drive through Telangana’s countryside to Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga temple.
0, 4h0m

11:30AM

Visit Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple

Explore one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas, nestled in the Nallamala Hills, known for its tranquil ambience and religious significance.
Free, 2h0m

1:30PM

Lunch at local Srisailam Dhaba

Savor traditional Andhra vegetarian dishes at a roadside dhaba in Srisailam.
INR250, 1h0m

2:30PM

Drive back to Tirupati for overnight stay

A comfortable 5-hour drive to Tirupati, preparing for next day’s pilgrimage.
0, 5h0m

8:30PM

Dinner at Hotel Kamat, Tirupati

Enjoy authentic Andhra meals focusing on vegetarian fare ideal for pilgrims.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Tirupati and Drive to Somnath

Tirupati to Somnath, India on May 18, 2025

6:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Light South Indian breakfast with idlis and coffee for an early start.
INR200, 1h0m

7:30AM

Depart Tirupati heading west to Somnath Jyotirlinga, Gujarat

Embark on a long road journey estimated at about 22 hours; plan rest stops and overnight halts en route across Maharashtra.
0, 22h0m (split with stops)

1:00PM (en route)

Lunch at Highway Dhaba in Maharashtra

Enjoy a quick thali meal to refresh during your travel break.
INR300, 1h0m

7:30PM (overnight stop)

Stay overnight at hotel near Pune

Rest comfortably before continuing the pilgrimage.
Hotel cost, 8h0m
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Day 3: Reach and Visit Somnath

Somnath, Gujarat, India on May 19, 2025

7:00AM

Drive from Pune to Somnath

Complete the remaining 8-hour drive to Somnath after an early breakfast.
0, 8h0m

3:00PM

Lunch at Haveli Restaurant, Somnath

Taste authentic Kathiyawadi cuisine rejuvenating after your long journey.
INR400, 1h0m

4:30PM

Visit Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple

Experience the historic coastal temple of Somnath with its stunning architecture and spiritual atmosphere.
Free, 2h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at local restaurant

Enjoy light Gujarati vegetarian dishes to end the day peacefully.
INR350, 1h0m

8:30PM

Stay overnight in Somnath

Rest to prepare for the next leg to Bhimashankar.
Hotel cost, 8h0m
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Day 4: Somnath to Bhimashankar

Somnath to Bhimashankar, Maharashtra, India on May 20, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast near Somnath

Begin your day with a local breakfast featuring simple vegetarian fare.
INR250, 1h0m

8:00AM

Drive to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Travel northeast by road approximately 11 hours with stops; enjoy scenic Sahyadri hill views en route.
0, 11h0m

1:00PM (lunch stop)

Lunch at highway restaurant, Maharashtra

Stop for traditional Maharashtrian meal to revitalize the journey.
INR300, 1h0m

8:00PM

Check-in Hotel at Bhimashankar vicinity

Relax at hotel after day-long drive.
Hotel cost, 8h0m

8:30PM

Dinner at hotel

Taste Maharashtrian cuisine, preparing for next day’s temple visit.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 5: Bhimashankar Visit & Travel to Omkareshwar

Bhimashankar to Omkareshwar, India on May 21, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Light nutritious breakfast before pilgrimage visit.
INR300, 1h0m

8:00AM

Visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Explore the scenic and spiritual Bhimashankar temple in the Sahyadri ranges.
Free, 2h0m

10:30AM

Drive to Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh

Begin an 8.5 hours road journey northeast to Omkareshwar temple on Narmada river island.
0, 8h30m

2:00PM (lunch break)

Lunch en route, Maharashtra

Have a quick meal at a highway restaurant serving local vegetarian cuisine.
INR300, 1h0m

7:00PM

Check-in Hotel near Omkareshwar

Rest overnight to prepare for temple visit.
Hotel cost, 8h0m
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Day 6: Omkareshwar & Mahakaleshwar

Omkareshwar to Ujjain, India on May 22, 2025

6:30AM

Early Breakfast

Light meal to start the day before temple visit.
INR250, 1h0m

7:30AM

Visit Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Witness the unique Jyotirlinga situated on an island shaped like the sacred Om symbol in the Narmada River.
Free, 2h0m

10:00AM

Drive to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain

3.5 hour drive east to Ujjain, home to the powerful Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
0, 3h30m

1:30PM

Lunch at Ujjain Local Restaurant

Enjoy traditional Malwa cuisine to refresh.
INR350, 1h0m

2:30PM

Visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Spend the afternoon exploring this prominent Jyotirlinga, famous for its early morning Bhasma Aarti ritual.
Free, 2h0m

5:00PM

Overnight stay in Ujjain

Rest at hotel for next day’s travels.
Hotel cost, 8h0m

7:30PM

Dinner at hotel

Enjoy vegetarian delights with a local touch.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 7: Travel to Baidyanath

Ujjain to Deoghar, Jharkhand, India on May 23, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Start early with a simple breakfast to begin the long drive.
INR250, 1h0m

7:00AM

Drive towards Baidyanath Jyotirlinga, Deoghar

A long 20+ hours road trip northeast covering multiple states; plan overnight halts strategically.
0, 20h0m (split with stops)

1:00PM (en route)

Lunch break at highway restaurant

Quick vegetarian meal during the journey.
INR300, 1h0m

7:00PM (overnight stop)

Stay overnight mid-way (likely in Chhattisgarh or Odisha)

Rest well to continue fresh next day.
Hotel cost, 8h0m
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Day 8: Baidyanath Visit

Deoghar, Jharkhand, India on May 24, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Light breakfast to prepare for temple visit.
INR250, 1h0m

8:00AM

Reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga

Explore this famous Jyotirlinga known for its religious fervor and large temple complex.
Free, 2h0m

10:30AM

Lunch at local restaurant

Traditional Jharkhand comidas to rejuvenate.
INR300, 1h0m

11:30AM

Depart for Kedarnath route via road to Uttarakhand

Begin a long drive toward the base region for Kedarnath; travel towards Guptkashi or Sonprayag for an overnight stay.
0, 14h0m (split)

7:30PM

Overnight stay near Kedarnath base

Rest up for the challenging next day’s trek.
Hotel cost, 8h0m
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Day 9: Kedarnath Trek

Guptkashi/Sonprayag to Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, India on May 25, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Eat a light but energy-rich breakfast for the trek uphill.
INR200, 1h0m

8:00AM

Trek to Kedarnath Temple

Experience a 14 km hike through breathtaking mountainous terrain to the revered Kedarnath Jyotirlinga.
Free, 5-7h

2:00PM

Explore Kedarnath Temple

Spend time absorbing the spiritual atmosphere amid majestic Himalayas.
Free, 2h0m

4:30PM

Trek back to base village

Return trek to overnight stay village after a fulfilling visit.
Free, 4-6h

9:00PM

Dinner and rest

Relax at hotel after an exhausting day.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 10: Drive to Varanasi

Uttarakhand to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India on May 26, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Start early with hearty food for a long drive ahead.
INR250, 1h0m

7:00AM

Road trip to Varanasi

Cover approximately 12-hour road journey to reach Varanasi for Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga.
0, 12h0m

1:00PM (lunch stop)

Lunch at highway restaurant en route

Enjoy a nutritious quick meal.
INR300, 1h0m

7:30PM

Hotel check-in and dinner in Varanasi

Unwind with a wholesome North Indian dinner after arrival.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 11: Kashi Vishwanath and Ganga Aarti

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India on May 27, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a light, energizing breakfast before morning temple visit.
INR250, 1h0m

8:00AM

Visit Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Temple

Explore the sacred temple situated on the banks of river Ganges, a spiritually charged experience.
Free, 2h0m

10:30AM

Rest or optional sight-seeing like Banaras Ghats

Enjoy leisurely walks along the ghats or rest before evening ceremonies.
Free, 3h0m

5:30PM

Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Witness the mesmerizing evening ritual of offering prayers to river Ganga.
Free, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at local restaurant

Savor traditional eastern vegetarian cuisine to end the day.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 12: Varanasi to Rameshwaram

Varanasi to Rameshwaram, India on May 28, 2025

6:00AM

Early breakfast

Fuel yourself for the longest leg of the journey ahead.
INR300, 1h0m

7:00AM

Drive south to Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

This is the lengthiest continuous road trip – approximately 38 hours – recommended to be split with overnight stops across multiple states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh on the way back towards south Tamil Nadu.
0, 38h0m (split with stops)

1:00PM (en route)

Lunch stop at highway restaurant

Quick vegetarian local meal.
INR300, 1h0m

8:00PM (overnight stop)

Hotel stay en route (e.g., Nagpur or Hyderabad)

Rest well to continue journey next day.
Hotel cost, 8h0m
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Day 13: Continue to Rameshwaram

Tamil Nadu, India on May 29, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Start early with a nutritious breakfast to tackle the remaining drive.
INR250, 1h0m

8:00AM

Complete drive to Rameshwaram

Final 16-hour drive to Rameshwaram to reach this holy Jyotirlinga temple.
0, 16h0m

12:00PM

Lunch on route

Enjoy regional cuisine along the way.
INR350, 1h0m

8:00PM

Check-in and dinner in Rameshwaram

Rest after your long journey, sample coastal Tamil Nadu cuisine.
INR500, 1h0m
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Day 14: Ramanathaswamy Temple Visit

Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, India on May 30, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Light breakfast to prepare for the temple rituals.
INR250, 1h0m

8:00AM

Visit Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga Temple

Explore this magnificent temple famous for its exquisite corridors and sacred history as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Free, 2h0m

11:00AM

Lunch at local restaurant

Taste the fresh seafood and vegetarian South Indian dishes unique to this coastal area.
INR600, 1h0m

12:30PM

Relax and local sightseeing

Leisure time to visit nearby beaches or markets.
Free, 3h0m

4:00PM

Dinner and early rest

Enjoy dinner at the hotel and prepare for the drive back to Hyderabad.
INR500, 1h0m
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Day 15: Drive Back to Hyderabad

Rameshwaram to Hyderabad, India on May 31, 2025

6:00AM

Early breakfast

Prepare with a filling breakfast for the long return road trip.
INR300, 1h0m

7:00AM

Drive back to Hyderabad

Approximate 17-hour journey with breaks, passing through Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to reach Hyderabad.
0, 17h0m

1:00PM (lunch en route)

Lunch at highway dhaba

Enjoy regional snacks or thalis to refresh.
INR300, 1h0m

10:00PM

Arrival in Hyderabad and Dinner

Celebrate completing your pilgrimage with famous Hyderabadi biryani at Paradise Restaurant.
INR600, 1h0m
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