2-Day Road Trip from Kalyan Visiting Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Bhimashankar Jyotirlingas and Shirdi with Kids

Day 1: Bhimashankar and Trimbakeshwar

Bhimashankar and Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra on June 11, 2025

6:30am

Start from Kalyan

Begin the road trip early from Kalyan to Bhimashankar to cover maximum sightseeing with kid-friendly breaks.
INR0, 0h30m

7:00am

Breakfast at Kalyan - Hotel Prasad

Enjoy a wholesome Maharashtrian breakfast of poha and misal pav, suitable for kids and adults alike. Open from 6:30am.
INR150, 0h30m

7:30am

Drive to Bhimashankar

Travel approximately 90 km via NH160, scenic drive towards Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, around a 3-hour drive.
INR0, 3h0m

10:30am

Visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Explore the revered Bhimashankar temple and enjoy the surrounding wildlife sanctuary. The temple opens from 5am to 7pm.
INR0, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at a local dhaba

Relish simple Maharashtrian thali dishes with kid-friendly options near the temple adjacent dhabas.
INR250, 1h0m

1:00pm

Drive to Trimbakeshwar

Head towards Trimbakeshwar, approximately 50 km drive taking about 1.5 hours on NH160 via Nashik Road, enjoying landscape views.
INR0, 1h30m

2:30pm

Visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

Visit the famous Trimbakeshwar temple known for its unique three-faced linga. Temple timings from 6am to 8pm.
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4:30pm

Refreshment break

Stop at a nearby cafe like Cafe Goodluck Nashik for tea, sandwiches suitable for kids. Open till 7pm.
INR200, 0h30m

5:00pm

Check-in at hotel in Nashik

Stay overnight at a kid-friendly hotel such as Hotel Express Inn, with good amenities and family rooms.
INR3000, overnight

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel Express Inn

Enjoy simple nutritious meals including chapati, dal, rice, and vegetable dishes suitable for kids.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Grishneshwar and Shirdi

Grishneshwar, Aurangabad and Shirdi, Maharashtra on June 12, 2025

6:30am

Early Breakfast at hotel

Light breakfast with options like upma and fruit to keep energy levels high for the road trip.
INR250, 0h30m

7:00am

Drive to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (Aurangabad)

A 175 km drive, takes around 3.5 hours along NH753F and NH52; start early for best timings and comfort with a kid.
INR0, 3h30m

10:30am

Visit Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

Explore the ancient temple close to Ellora Caves, a serene location with historic significance. Open 6am-7pm.
INR0, 1h0m

11:30am

Snacks and rest

Take a short break with light snacks and refreshments at local cafes near Aurangabad.
INR150, 0h30m

12:00pm

Drive to Shirdi

Travel south approximately 120 km to Shirdi, an important pilgrimage place for Sai devotees.
INR0, 2h30m

2:30pm

Lunch in Shirdi – Hotel Sai Jashan

Enjoy a clean, vegetarian meal with kid-friendly south Indian dishes like idli, dosa, and sambar.
INR300, 1h0m

3:30pm

Visit Sai Baba Temple Shirdi

Spend the afternoon at the holy Sai Baba temple complex, which is very welcoming for families. Temple open from 4 am to 9 pm.
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5:30pm

Evening Tea and Snacks

Relax with tea and light snacks at nearby cafes catering to families, before heading back to Kalyan.
INR150, 0h30m

6:00pm

Drive back to Kalyan

Long drive of approximately 190 km, expect around 4 hours back to Kalyan. Comfortable breaks suggested for kid's comfort.
INR0, 4h0m

10:00pm

End of trip in Kalyan

Arrive safely back home after a fulfilling pilgrimage road trip with family.
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