Seven Jyotirling Yatra
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Seven Jyotirling Yatra

Escorted Group Tour13 Days / 12 NightsModerateFrom £2,435
Overview

An unforgettable journey awaits

Embark on a profound 13-day Seven Jyotirling Yatra with Citibond Tours, a sacred circuit visiting all seven of the holiest Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat — Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Nageshwar and the revered Somnath, the first Jyotirlinga in the world. The pilgrimage begins with the blessings of Lord Ganesha at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple and weaves in deeply spiritual visits to Shani Shinganapur, the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba at Shirdi, Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka and Jalaram Mandir at Virpur. Travelling by private A/c vehicle and an overnight A/c train between Indore and Ahmedabad, this fully escorted tour combines comfortable 3-star accommodation with the reverence and devotion of traditional Pooja and Darshan at each shrine. Daily breakfast and dinner are included throughout, allowing pilgrims to focus entirely on their spiritual journey. Led by an experienced Tour Manager, this is an immersive devotional experience that connects the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva in a single, seamless yatra.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit Siddhi Vinayak Temple
  • Visit Bhimashankar Temple
  • Visit Shani Temple
  • Visit Grishneshwar Temple
  • Visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
  • Visit Trimbakeshwar Temple
  • Visit Mahakaleshwar Temple
  • Visit Omkareshwar Temple
  • Visit Nageshwar Temple
  • Visit Bet Dwarka
  • Visit Somnath Temple
JyotirlingaHindu Pilgrimage Max altitude 1,034m

Sacred sites you'll visit

Siddhivinayak Temple

14m

Prabhadevi, Mumbai

A two-century-old temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, worshipped first before any new venture as the destroyer of obstacles (Vighnaharta).

Bhimashankar Temple (First Jyotirlinga)

1,034m

Sahyadri Hills, Maharashtra

An ancient shrine and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva, located in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri hills and the source of the river Bhima.

Shani Shinganapur Temple

600m

Shinganapur, Maharashtra

Temple of Sri Shaneshwara (Lord Shanidev), the personification of the planet Saturn, featuring a Swayambhu black-stone idol on an open platform with no temple structure.

Grishneshwar Temple (Second Jyotirlinga)

600m

Near Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Ancient pilgrimage site revered as the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva, located 11 km from Daulatabad.

Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Temple

500m

Shirdi, Maharashtra

Shrine of Shri Sai Baba, revered as one of the greatest saints of India, worshipped as God incarnate (Sakshaat Ishwar).

Trimbakeshwar Temple (Third Jyotirlinga)

721m

Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra

One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva, source of the river Godavari; the Jyotirlinga features three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra.

Mahakaleshwar Temple (Fourth Jyotirlinga)

491m

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva; the Swayambhu lingam derives its currents of power (Shakti) from within itself.

Omkareshwar Temple (Fifth Jyotirlinga)

195m

Mandhata Island, Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh

One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva, situated on an island shaped like the Hindu Om symbol in the Narmada river.

Dwarkadhish Temple

6m

Dwarka, Gujarat

Also known as Jagat Mandir, originally believed to be built by Vajranabh, great-grandson of Lord Krishna, over 2500 years ago, with a 43m carved Shikhar overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Nageshwar Temple (Sixth Jyotirlinga)

10m

Between Dwarka and Bet Dwarka, Gujarat

One of the 12 Swayambhu Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, enshrined in an underground sanctum and featuring a 25m tall statue of a sitting Lord Shiva.

Bet Dwarka (Rukmani Temple)

5m

Bet Shankhodhar Island, Gujarat

Small island believed to be the original abode of Lord Krishna; pilgrims also visit the Rukmani temple en route.

Somnath Temple (Seventh Jyotirlinga)

5m

Somnath Patan, near Veraval, Gujarat

The first Jyotirlinga to be found in the world, situated on the south coast of Saurashtra, repeatedly rebuilt after acts of devastation as an ode to Lord Shiva's cosmic dance.

Jalaram Mandir

100m

Virpur, Gujarat

Holy shrine in the village where Shri Jalaram Bapa was born, famous worldwide due to the saintly events of his life.

Accommodation notes

  • Day 3 (Chakan / Jyotirlinga routes): 3* hotel wherever available, else best available (Guest House) option will be provided.

Important information

  • •3* hotel wherever available, else best available (Guest House) option will be provided.
  • •Packed breakfast may be given when departing early from hotel or Train journeys.
  • •Tour Manager service requires minimum 20 passengers; otherwise local assistance will be provided.
  • •A/c Train tickets are provided as 3 tier OR Chair Car class.
  • •VIP Darshan at Sai Baba Samadhi Temple in Shirdi is at own cost.
  • •Visit to Anjaneri Mountain on Day 6 is subject to time permitting.
  • •Visit to Jalaram Mandir in Virpur on Day 12 is subject to the temple being open.
  • •Pricing varies by group size: from £2699 (min 2 adults), £2650 (min 4), £2550 (min 6), £2435 (min 8).
  • •Flight options from Birmingham and Manchester are available at supplement cost.

Single room supplement: £575 per adult.

Day-by-day

Your itinerary

Day
1

London to Mumbai

Take flight from London Heathrow to Mumbai.

Day
2

Mumbai Arrival

B D

Arrival at Mumbai airport, Pickup and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon Visit Siddhivinayak Temple: Shree Ganesh is the first to be worshipped before beginning any new project or venture as he is the destroyer of obstacles (Vighnaharta). To take the blessings of Lord Ganesha before starting the pilgrimage. This is Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple at Prabhadevi in Mumbai, a two-century-old Temple that fulfils the desires of the worshipers. Later proceed back to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day
3

Mumbai – Bhimashankar (First Jyotirlinga) – Chakan

B D

After breakfast, drive to Bhimashankar (Jyothirling): Bhimashankar an ancient shrine, Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Shiva. It is in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. Bhimashankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows southeast and merges with the Krishna River near Raichur. After Pooja and Darsan, continue your road journey to Chakan. On arrival, Check-in to a hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at Chakan.

Day
4

Chakan - Shani Mandir – Aurangabad

B D

After breakfast, depart to Aurangabad, On the way visit Shani Temple: The presiding deity of Shinganapur, Sri Shaneshwara or Lord Shanidev- the personification of the planet Saturn is worshipped with utmost reverence and devotion by multitudes of people from all over the world. The spectacle of the deity in black stone is overwhelming. A unique aspect of this place is that no temple structure houses Shanidev. There is only a simple platform on which stands the Swayambhu idol, in black stone. After darshan, continue your road journey to Aurangabad. On arrival at Aurangabad check-in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Aurangabad.

Day
5

Aurangabad – Grishneshwar (Second Jyotirling) – Shirdi

B D

After breakfast, you will proceed for Grishneshwar (Jyothirling). Grishneshwar is an ancient pilgrimage site revered as the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. It is located at a distance of 11 km from Daulatabad near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. After Pooja and Darsan, continue your road journey to Shirdi. Shirdi: Shri Sai Baba is revered as one of the greatest saints ever seen in India, endowed with unprecedented powers, and is worshipped as a God incarnate. (SAI meaning Sakshaat Ishwar) - GOD THE ABSOLUTE. On arrival Shirdi, Check-into a hotel. In the evening, visit Sai Baba Samadhi temple for VIP Darshan (Own Cost). Dinner and Overnight stay at Shirdi.

Day
6

Shirdi – Trimbakeshwar (Third Jyotirling) – Nasik

B D

Today we drive from Shirdi to Trimbakeshwar (Jyotirlinga). Trimbakeshwar located in Maharashtra is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. Trimbakeshwar is the source of the river Godavari. Trimbakeshwar is a religious center having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra. After Pooja and darshan proceed for Nasik, On the way we will visit The Anjaneri (or Anjneri) mountain, located 7 km from Trimbakeshwar in the Nasik district, is also claimed as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman ji, (time permitted). On arrival Nasik check – into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be Nasik.

Day
7

Nasik – Indore

B D

After breakfast check – out from the hotel and drive to Ujjain, an ancient city beside the Kshipra River in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. An important Hindu pilgrimage destination, it's known for the centuries old Mahakaleshwar Temple, a towering structure with a distinctively ornate roof. Nearby, Bade Ganesh Temple houses a colorful statue of Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu deity. Harsiddhi Temple features a pair of tall dark pillars studded with lamps. On arrival by evening, check in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Indore.

Day
8

Indore – Mahakaleshwar (Fourth Jyotirlinga) – Omkareshwar (Fifth Jyotirling) – Overnight Train

B D

After early morning leave for Mahakaleshwar Temple (Jyotirlinga): Jyotirlinga is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are supposed to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain. The presiding deity, Lord Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti. After Pooja and darshan back to hotel. Breakfast at hotel then check-out from the hotel and proceed to local sightseeing of Ujjain. After sightseeing of Ujjain, drive to Omkareshwar (Jyotirlinga) located in Madhya Pradesh. It is located at a distance of about 12 miles from Mortakka in Madhya Pradesh. Omkareshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Shiva. It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivpuri in the Narmada river; the shape of the island is said to be like the Hindu Om symbol. There are two temples here, one to Omkareshwar (whose name means 'Lord of Omkara or the Lord of the Om Sound') and one to Mamleshwar (whose name means 'Immortal lord' or 'lord of the Immortals or Devas'). But as per the sloka on dwadash jyotirligam, Mamleshwar is the jyotirlinga, which is on other side of Narmada river. After Pooja and darshan, Return back to Indore. Dinner at Restaurant and transfer to Railway station to board the overnight train to Ahmedabad.

Day
9

Ahmedabad Arrival

B D

Arrival Ahmedabad in the morning, Pickup and transfer to hotel. Morning breakfast at hotel required. Rest day free for leisure / shopping activities Check-in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at Ahmedabad.

Day
10

Ahmedabad – Dwarka

B D

After breakfast proceed to Dwarka. Dwarka is one of the foremost Chardhams, four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, and is one of the Sapta Puri, the seven most ancient religious cities in the country. Dwarka is often identified with the Dwarka Kingdom, the ancient kingdom of Krishna, and is believed to be the first capital of Gujarat. On arrival check – into hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Dwarka Hotel.

Day
11

Dwarka – Nageshwar (Sixth Jyotirling) - Bet Dwarka – Somnath

B D

Early morning we will go Dwarkadhish temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, the main temple at Dwarka, situated on Gomti creek, is known as Jagat mandir (universal shrine) or Trilok sundar (the most beautiful in all the three worlds). Originally believed to be built by Vajranabh, the great grandson of Lord Krishna, more than 2500 years ago, it is a glorious structure seeming to rise from the waters of the Arabian Sea. Its exquisitely carved Shikhar, reaching 43 m high and the huge flag made from 52 yards of cloth, can be seen from as far away as 10 km. There are two gateways: swarga dwar (gate to the heavens), where pilgrims enter, and moksha dwar (gate to liberation), where pilgrims exit. Then back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and check-out from the hotel and drive to Nageshwar (Jyotirling), Nageshwar Located on the route between Dwarka city and Bet Dwarka Island on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat is this important Lord Shiva Temple. It is enshrined by one of the 12 Swayambhu (self-existent) jyotirlingas in the world, in an underground sanctum. A 25 m tall statue of a sitting Lord Shiva. After Pooja and darshan of Nageshwar temple proceed to Bet Dwarka. Bet Dwarka, also known as Bet Shankhodhar, is a small island and was the main port in the region before the development of Okha. Dwarka as the original abode of Lord Krishna. In order to get there from Dwarka, one might need to first get to Okha port jetty. On the way visit Rukmani temple. Later drive to Somnath. On arrival at Somnath Check – into the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay will be at Somnath.

Day
12

Somnath (Seventh Jyotirling) – Ahmedabad

B D

Early morning visit and attend Somnath temple arti. Somnath (Jyotirlinga), at Somnath Patan, near Veraval in Gujarat is a pilgrimage center held in great reverence throughout India. Somnath is situated on the south coast of Saurashtra. In the Shiva purana and the Nandi Upapurana, Lord Shiva is quoted as saying, 'I am omnipresent, but I am especially in twelve forms and places.' These places are known as jyotirlingas, and Somnath is the first to be found in the world. Around the linga the moon god Soma built a mythical temple of gold as an ode to Lord Shiva's glory and compassion. Like the waxing and waning moon, and fittingly for a place associated with Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creative destruction, the Somnath temple has risen unfailingly from repeated acts of devastation. After darshan and Pooja back in Hotel, Check-out from the hotel and drive to Ahmedabad. On the way we will stop at Virpur and visit Jalaram Mandir, JALARAM MADIR in Virpur (if temple is open). Virpur is a small village, it is situated on National Highway No. 8b. This village had become holy after the birth of Shri Jalaram Bapa. It had become famous now all over the world due to events that had taken place in the life of Shri Jalaram Bapa. Afterwards, darshan continue journey to Ahmedabad. Arrival at Ahmedabad in the evening. Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

Day
13

Ahmedabad - London

B

After breakfast, check out from hotel. Pickup and transfer to airport for flight back to London.

The Details

What's included

Included

  • International Economy class Return Air ticket (London Heathrow to Mumbai / Ahmedabad to London Heathrow)
  • Accommodation in a 3 Star hotel in standard room on twin / double sharing basis (3* hotel wherever available, else best available (Guest House) option will be provided)
  • Daily (B) Breakfast at hotel (Packed breakfast may be given when departing early from hotel or Train journeys)
  • (D) Dinner at Hotel OR at Outside Restaurant
  • A/c Train tickets as per Itinerary (3 tier OR Chair Car)
  • All transfers by Private A/c Vehicle Basis
  • Services of Tour Manager (minimum 20 passengers only, local assistance will be provided)

Not Included

  • Visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches / Any meals not mentioned
  • Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone bills, drinks, laundry etc.
  • Porter charges during Train journeys
  • Any items not mentioned
  • Any entrance fees / Monument charges / Camera Fees / Locker charges
  • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, weather conditions etc.
  • Single Room supplement: £575
  • Pony / Doli / Porter during trekking
  • Helicopter services
  • Expenses due to factors beyond the operator's control (delays, roadblocks, weather, political disturbances)
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Departure dates & prices

Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
From (pp)
£2,435
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13 Nov 2026£2,435Available
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