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Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra

Overview:

The Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Yatra is a transformative spiritual pilgrimage across India, leading devotees through twelve sacred shrines where Lord Shiva’s divine energy manifests as radiant jyotirlingas. Rooted in the Shiva Purana and extolled in the Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotram, this journey symbolizes the seeker’s transcendence beyond samsara, dissolving ego and karmic bonds through devotion. Each jyotirlinga, from Somnath to Rameshwaram, holds unique mythological and metaphysical significance, offering spiritual purification and divine realization. Organized by Karnali Excursions, this meticulously curated 26-day journey spans eight states immersing pilgrims in India’s cultural and spiritual essence of 11 out of 12 Jyotirlingas. As the sacred hymn proclaims, remembering these jyotirlingas eradicates sins, and visiting them bestows divine grace, making this pilgrimage not just a journey but an awakening into Shiva-consciousness and ultimate liberation. As the sacred hymn forwards, Saptajanmakṛtaṃ pāpaṃ smaraṇena vinaśyati. (Śatarudra Saṁhitā, Ch.42/2-4). Saurāṣṭre Somnāthaṃ ca Śrīśaile Mallikārjunam |Ujjayinyāṃ Mahākālam Omkāram Amaleśvaram ||

This ancient chant, echoing through centuries, infuses the journey with profound spiritual energy, awakening the divine within.

Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra Highlights:

  • Pilgrimage to 11 Sacred Dwadasha Jyotirlingas: Visit 11 out of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas, the radiant embodiments of Lord Shiva, spread across eight Indian states. Each shrine offers a unique spiritual experience, filling your soul with peace, purity, and divine energy.
  • Special Destinations Beyond the Jyotirlingas:
    • Ram Janma Bhoomi & Guptesar Ghat (Samadhi Sthal)
    • Bodhgaya
  • Authentic Indian Cultural Diversity
  • Travel Across 8 States
  • Darshan of Other Iconic Attractions: 
  • Meenakshi Temple
  • Gangasagar
  • Belur Math: Experience the tranquility of the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, symbolizing harmony and spirituality.
  • Four Out of Seven Puri Pilgrimages: Explore four of India’s sacred Puri sites, offering a glimpse into the timeless spiritual heritage of the land.

Tour Facts

  • Total Duration:  23 Nights / 24 Days
  • Yatra Grading: Easy to Moderate
  • Best Season to Embark: October to March
  • Starting and Ending Point: Delhi
  • Accommodation: Tourist Standard Hotels 
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Detailed Itinerary:

  • Arrival in Delhi
  • Hotel Transfer and Hotel Check-in
  • Flight from Delhi to Varanasi
  • Experiencing the Ganga Aarti by boat, a celestial spectacle that epitomizes devotion
  • Immersing yourself in the spiritual vibrancy of the ancient city
  • Distance: 670 km
  • Flight Duration: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay in Varanashi
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple Darshan, a Jyotirlinga steeped in profound spiritual significance
  • Annapurna Devi Mandir and Sankatmochan Hanuman Mandir Darshan
  • Drive to Ayodhya with a Spiritual Stop at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam
  • Distance: Around 220 km
  • Travel Time: 4 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Ayodhya
  • Ram Janmabhoomi: Experience the divinity of Lord Ram’s birthplace and offer prayers at the grand Ram Mandir
  • Hanuman Garhi: Seek blessings from Lord Hanuman, the protector of Ayodhya
  • Guptar Ghat: Reflect on Lord Ram’s final journey and immerse in the sacred ambiance of the Sarayu River
  • Ram and Lakshman Ghat: Relive the stories of Lord Ram’s life along the serene ghats
  • Drive back to Varanasi
  • Distance: Around 220 km (Ayodhya to Varanashi)
  • Travel Time: 4 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Varanashi
  • Drive from Varanasi to Bodh Gaya, reflecting on the transition from devotion to enlightenment
  • Arrival in Bodh Gaya, the spiritual epicenter of Buddhism
  • Evening meditation under the Bodhi Tree (site of Buddha’s enlightenment)
  • Distance: Around 300 km (Varanashi to Bodh Gaya)
  • Travel Time: 7 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Bodhgaya
  • Pind Daan & Vishnupad Temple Darshan in Gaya
  • Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree Meditation
  • Visiting the International Monasteries
  • Distance: Around 15 km
  • Travel Time: 30 Minutes
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Bodhgaya
  • Drive from Bodhgaya to Baijnath
  • Distance: Around 250 km
  • Travel Time: 3 Hours 30 minutes
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Baijanath
  • Morning Darshan at Baijnath Jyotirlinga
  • Train Journey to Kolkata
  • Evening Arrival in Kolkata
  • Distance: Around 329 km
  • Travel Time: 5 Hours by Train
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Kolkata
  •  Holy Bath at Ganga Sagar
  • Darshan at Kapil Muni Ashram
    Optional Visits to Belur Math & Dakshineswar Kali Temple
  • Distance: Around 120 km (One Way)
  • Travel Time: 4 Hours by Bus (One Way)
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Kolkata
  • Flight from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar
  • Road Journey to Puri
  • Darshan at Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra Temples
  • Participation in temple rituals, chanting, and spiritual offerings
  • Experiencing the Divine Mystery of the Nila Chakra
  • Return to Bhubaneswar for Rest and Spiritual Reflection
  • Distance: Around 380 km (Kolkata to Bhubaneshwor)
  • Flight Time: 1 Hour 15 minutes
  • Distance: 65 km (One Way) (Bhubanaeshwor to Jagannath Puri)
  • Time: 1 Hour 15 minutes (One Way)
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Bhubaneshwor
  • Darshan at Lingaraj Mahadev – Witnessing the ancient spiritual grandeur of Odisha
  • Flight from Bhubaneswar to Hyderabad – Transitioning across sacred lands
  • Darshan of the Swayambhu (self-manifested) Linga
  • Abhisheka at the temple invoking Shiva’s boundless blessings
  • Witnessing the unique blend of Shaivism and Vaishnavism, where Lord Shiva is worshipped as both Lingaraj and Harihara
  • Arrival at Srisailam – Immersing in the divine energy of Lord Mallikarjuna
  • Distance: Around 850 km (Bhubaneshwor to Haiderabad)
  • Flight Time: 1 Hour 35 minutes
  • Distance: 230 km (One Way) (Haiderabad to Srisailam)
  • Time: 5 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Srisailam
  • Early morning Darshan at Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga—one of the most powerful Shiva temples in India.
  • Abhishekam (ritual bathing) of the Jyotirlinga with holy water, milk, and flowers, invoking Shiva’s grace
  • Darshan of Lord Mallikarjuna in the sanctum sanctorum, where the divine energy radiates powerfully
  • Offering special prayers to Goddess Bhramaramba, the presiding Shakti of the temple
  • Immersing in the age-old legends of Lord Kartikeya’s penance and his parents’ visit, which sanctified this holy land
  • Special prayers at Bhramaramba Shakti Peetha
  • Exploring Patala Ganga, Sakshi Ganapati, Phaladhara Panchadhara  and Adi Shankaracharya’s meditation site
  • Scenic return journey through the Nallamala Hills to Hyderabad
  • Distance: Around 326 km (Srisailam to Mallikarjun)
  • Drive Time: 6 Hours 30 minutes
  • Srisailam to Haiderabad Distance: 230 km (One Way)
  • Time: Time: 5 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Hyderabad
  • Afternoon flight from Hyderabad to Madurai
  • Scenic drive to Rameswaram
  • Visit the Ram Setu Karai
  • Reflections on the divine significance of Rameswaram in the epic Ramayana
  • Distance: Around 838 km (Hyderabad to Madurai)
  • Flight Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Drive Distance: 170 km (Madurai to Rameshwaram)
  • Time: 4 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Rameshwaram
  • Early morning Darshan at Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga
  • Visit to Dhanushkodi 
  • Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple 
  • Scenic drive from Rameswaram to Madurai, soaking in the beauty of Tamil Nadu
  • Evening Darshan at Meenakshi Temple, Dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (an incarnation of Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva)
  • Distance: 170 km (Rameshwaram to Madurai)
  • Time: Time: 4 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Madurai
  • Morning flight from Madurai to Mumbai
  • Drive from Mumbai to Pune
  • Opportunity to visit Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
  • Distance: 1165 km (Madurai to Mumbai)
  • Flight Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Distance: 150 km (Mumbai to Pune)
  • Time: 3 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Pune
  • Drive through the Western Ghats
  • Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Darshan, experiencing thedivine presence of Lord Shiva
  • Exploration of Bhimashankar’s sacred surroundings, including Kamalaja Devi Temple and Gupt Bhimashankar
  • Return to Pune
  • Distance: 123 km (One Way) (Pune to Bhimashankar Temple)
  • Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes (One Way)
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Pune
  • Sacred Darshan at Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
  • Participation in Abhishekam & Maha Aarti
  • Exploration of the magnificent Ellora Caves, Kailasa Temple (Cave 16)
  • Exploration of the Hindu, Buddhist & Jain Caves
  • Distance: 211 km (Pune to Aurangabad)
  • Time: 4-5 Hours
  • Distance: 30 km (Aurangabad to Grishneshwar)
  • Time: 50 minutes
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Aurangabad
  • Sacred Darshan at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
  • Abhishekam and Pujas
  • Holy dip at Kushavarta Kund
  • Exploration of Panchavati, Kalaram Temple, Sita Gufa (Cave), Kapaleshwar Temple, Ram Kund
  • Distance: 197 km km (Aurangabad to Nashik)
  • Time: 4 Hours
  • Distance: 30 km (Traimbakeshwar to Panchavati)
  • Time: 55 minutes
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Nashik
  • Drive from Nashik to Mumbai
  • Flight from Mumbai to Indore
  • Distance: 166 km (Nashik to Mumbai)
  • Time: 4 Hours
  • Distance: 507 km (Mumbai to Indore)
  • Time: 1 Hour 25 minutes
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Indore
  • Bhasma Aarti & Darshan at Mahakaleshwar
    Journey to Omkareshwar
  • Darshan at Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
  • Return to Indore
  • Distance: 56 km (Indore to Mahakaleshwar)
  • Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
  • Distance: 78 km (Indore to Omkareshwar)
  • Time: 2 Hours 30 minutes
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Indore
  • Flight from Indore to Ahmedabad
  • Drive through Gujarat
  • Distance: 334 km (Indore to Ahmedabad)
  • Time: 1 Hour
  • Distance: 415 km (Ahmedabad to Somnath)
  • Time: 7 Hours 30 minutes
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Somnath
  • Morning Puja & Darshan at Somnath Jyotirlinga
  • Drive from Somnath to Dwarka
  • Evening visit to Dwarka, the island kingdom of Lord Krishna
  • Distance: 235 km (Somnath to Dwarka)
  • Time: 4 Hours
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Dwarka
  • Early morning Darshan of Dwarkadhish (Krishna)
  • A sacred journey to Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
  • Powerful Abhishekam and prayers at the Jyotirlinga
  • Shrine of Krishna – The place where Shri Krishna resided and ruled over Dwarka
  • Sudama Setu – A bridge named after Krishna’s childhood friend, Sudama, symbolizing eternal friendship and devotion
  • Matsya Avatar Temple – A sacred spot believed to be associated with Vishnu’s Matsya (fish) incarnation
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Dwarka
  • A heartfelt farewell to Dwarka, the divine kingdom of Krishna.
  • An 8-hour reflective drive through the sacred land of Gujarat.
  • Final prayers, gratitude, and spiritual discussions among fellow yatris.
  • Official conclusion of the pilgrimage in Ahmedabad, carrying divine realization home.
  • Dwarka to Ahmedabad Distance: 470 km
  • Time: 8 Hours

Cost Includes:

  • All ground transfers including airport pickup and drops by private tourist buses. Hotel accommodation on a sharing basis inclusive of pure vegetarian meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All domestic flights and 2t/3t A/c train tickets as per itinerary.
  • Travel duffel bag
  • Service of professional Karnali team leader and support crew.
  • All guided sightseeing and Darshan
  • Domestic flight tickets as specified in the itinerary.
  • Comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit.

Cost Does Not Includes:

  • International flight fares from/to your home country
  • India Visa.
  • Expenses of a personal nature, e. g. bar bills, bottled drinks, Internet, telephone, laundry, etc.
  • Puja, Dakshina, and Darshan cost in temples.
  • Travel and Medical insurance.
  • Any other costs not mentioned in the cost include section but may incur due to unforeseen circumstances.
  1. No refundable booking amount of USD 2000 to be deposited in cash or wire transfer with a doctor’s certificate (compulsory)
  2. Balance amount to be paid in USD or equivalent £, CASH ONLY upon your arrival in Delhi.
  3. The itinerary can be changed without notice due to unavoidable circumstances, beyond our control such as political unrest, natural calamities, and changes in the itinerary by the Authorities, etc.
  4. 50% amount payable if canceled 20 days before the departure.
  5. Full amount payable if canceled less than 15 days before departure.
  6. You will claim with your insurance company the amount you will lose due to the cancellation of Yatra.
  1. Must bring Documents:
  2. The most recent and valid passport
  3. Passport-size color photos
  4. Photocopies of the most recent and valid passport and OCI card or Indian Visa
  5. Cash-less travel and medical insurance policy
  6. Health certificate

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