🛕 3 Jyotirlinga Maharashtra Tour Itinerary – 5 Nights / 6 Days
Jyotirlingas Covered:
- Bhimashankar (near Pune)
- Trimbakeshwar (near Nashik)
- Grishneshwar (near Aurangabad & Ellora Caves)
✅ Day 1: Mumbai / Pune – Bhimashankar
- Morning: Depart early from Mumbai (220 km) or Pune (110 km) for Bhimashankar
- Afternoon: Darshan at Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, situated amidst the scenic Sahyadri ranges
- Overnight: Stay in Bhimashankar .
✅ Day 2: Bhimashankar – Trimbakeshwar (via Nashik)
- Morning: Drive to Trimbakeshwar (approx. 6–7 hrs)
- Afternoon: Visit the sacred Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, located at the origin of the Godavari River
- Overnight: Stay in Nashik
✅ Day 3: Trimbakeshwar – Shirdi – Aurangabad
- Morning: Optional visit to Shirdi Sai Baba Temple (120 km)
- Afternoon: Proceed to Aurangabad (110 km from Shirdi)
- Evening: Relax or visit Bibi Ka Maqbara
- Overnight: Stay in Aurangabad
✅ Day 4: Aurangabad – Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga & Ellora Caves
- Morning: Visit Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (35 km)
- Later: Explore Ellora Caves, including the stunning Kailasa Temple (Cave 16)
- Evening: Return to Aurangabad
- Overnight: Stay in Aurangabad
✅ Day 5: Aurangabad Sightseeing (Leisure Day)
- Morning: Visit Ajanta Caves (if you’re up for a full-day trip, 100 km one-way)
OR - Choose a relaxed city tour:
- Daulatabad Fort
- Aurangabad Caves
- Panchakki & Aurangzeb’s Tomb
- Evening: Enjoy local cuisine and shopping
- Overnight: Stay in Aurangabad
✅ Day 6: Aurangabad – Return to Mumbai / Pune
- Option 1: Fly or take a train from Aurangabad
- Option 2: Drive back to Mumbai (370 km) or Pune (235 km)
🧳 Travel Notes:
- Best time: October to March
- Bhimashankar requires mild trekking – suitable footwear essential
- Ajanta Caves are closed on Mondays, Ellora on Tuesdays
