5 Days Maharashtra Jyotirlinga Tour Itinerary

Pickup from Pune Airport / Pune Railway Station
Covering Grishneshwar – Aundha Nagnath – Parli Vaijnath – Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
With Ajanta–Ellora, Sambhajinagar & Nashik Sightseeing
Drop at Nashik

Day 1: Pune – Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) | Local Sightseeing

Distance: Pune to Sambhajinagar – approx. 235 km | 6–7 hrs

Morning

• Pickup from Pune Airport / Pune Railway Station / Pune Hotel

• Start divine journey towards Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Afternoon

• Hotel check-in & lunch

• Freshen up

Local Sightseeing

•  Bibi Ka Maqbara (Mini Taj Mahal)

•  Panchakki

•  Bhadra Maruti Temple (rare reclining Hanuman idol)

Evening

• Free time for shopping (Himroo shawls, Paithani sarees)

• Dinner

Overnight Stay: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Recommended Hotels – Sambhajinagar (2 Nights Stay)

• 7 Apple Hotel Aurangabad – clean, modern, senior-friendly

• VITS Aurangabad – near airport, comfortable for families

• Keys Select Hotel – budget + good location

• Hotel Amarpreet – popular with pilgrimage groups

Day 2: Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – Ellora (Verul) – Sambhajinagar

Distance: Hotel to Grishneshwar – approx. 30 km

Early Morning

• Proceed to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (12th Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva)

• Darshan & temple rituals

Later Sightseeing

•  Ellora Caves (Verul) – UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Kailasa Temple (Cave 16 – architectural marvel)

Afternoon

• Lunch near Ellora

• Optional visit to Daulatabad Fort (if time & energy permit)

Evening

• Return to hotel

• Dinner & rest

Overnight Stay: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Day 3: Sambhajinagar – Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga – Parli Vaijnath

Distance: Approx. 260 km | 7–8 hrs

Early Morning

• Check-out & depart for Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga (8th Jyotirlinga)

Midday

• Darshan at Aundha Nagnath Temple

• Lunch en-route

Evening

• Continue to Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga

• Evening Darshan

Overnight Stay: Parli Vaijnath

Recommended Hotels – Parli

• Hotel Vaijnath Residency

• Hotel Sai Palace

• MTDC Parli (if available)

(Simple, clean, close to temple – ideal for pilgrims)

Day 4: Parli Vaijnath – Shirdi Sai Baba – Nashik

Distance: Approx. 300 km | 8 hrs

Morning

• Early morning departure from Parli

Midday – Shirdi

• Sai Baba Samadhi Darshan

• Visit:

  • Dwarkamai

  • Chavadi

  • Gurusthan

Afternoon

• Lunch at Shirdi

• Drive towards Nashik

Evening

• Hotel check-in at Nashik

• Free time

Overnight Stay: Nashik

Recommended Hotels – Nashik

• Hotel Express Inn – luxury & spacious

• Hotel Panchavati Yatri – near Ram Kund

• Ginger Nashik – clean & budget

• MTDC Gangapur – peaceful location

Day 5: Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga – Saptashrungi – Nashik Sightseeing | Drop

Distance: Nashik local sightseeing

Early Morning

• Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan

• Kushavarta Kund

Later Sightseeing

•  Saptashrungi Mata Temple

• Sita Gufa

•  Ram Kund & Godavari Ghat

•  Optional: Sula / York Winery (time permitting)

Tour Ends

• Drop at Nashik Hotel / Nashik Railway Station / Nashik Airport

Tour Highlights

✔ 4 Jyotirlinga Darshan in Maharashtra
✔ UNESCO Ajanta–Ellora Caves
✔ Sambhajinagar & Nashik complete sightseeing
✔ Comfortable pacing for families & senior citizens

Recommended Vehicle Options

Tata Winger ( Winger 9 Seater/ Winger 12 Seater/ Winger 13 Seater, / Winger 15 Seater) – smooth long-distance comfort

Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross,

Force Urbania 10 Seater, Urbania 14 Seater, Urbania 15 Seater,  9 Seater Urbania

Volvo Bus Hire 45 Seater,  Volvo 50 Seater 
Tempo Traveller Maharaja Seats
Mini Bus / Luxury Bus for group tours

Force

Best Time to Travel

• October to March – Best weather

• Shravan Month & Mahashivratri – Highly auspicious period