Spiritual Sojourn of Central India

Delhi - Pune - Nashik - Aurangabad - Ujjain - Omkareshwar - Indore - Delhi

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Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

mahakala temple in ujjain

kushavarta tirtha trimbakeshwar

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10 Nights / 11 Days

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Hotel
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Overview: 10 Nights / 11 Days Spiritual Sojourn of Central India

Take a divine 10 Nights / 11 Days Spiritual Sojourn of Central India, a trip that intertwines history, culture, and devotion. This spiritual journey, beginning in Delhi, leads you to Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, and Indore and provides a mix of spiritual insight and architectural splendour. In Pune, visitors can visit the old Shaniwar Wada Palace, learn about the city's cultural wealth, and then proceed to the holy Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga. In Nashik, experience the divine fervor of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, where the memories of Lord Rama and Sage Gautama are still resounding. Aurangabad has the spectacular Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga with carvings and mythological stories.

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Tour Highlights

Explore the historic Shaniwar Wada Palace in Pune.
See the holy Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple.
Experience the spiritual aura of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga.
Discover the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga near Ellora.
Admire the ancient carvings and legends at the Ellora region.
Visit Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on Narmada’s island.
Seek blessings at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain.
Blend culture, history, and devotion across Central India.

Day wise Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Delhi

Stay overnight in hotel

On your arrival at Delhi International Airport you will be greeted by our staff member and transferred to your booked hotel. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi – Pune (By Flight)

Breakfast
Flight
Sightseeing
Stay overnight in hotel

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Delhi airport to board the flight for Pune. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon, you can visit two of Pune’s iconic attractions Shaniwar Wada Palace and Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum. Shaniwar Wada Palace. A majestic seven-storied building constructed in 1732 by Peshwa Bajirao I, Shaniwar Wada served as the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire till they lost it to the British East India Company in 1818. The palace, which was the hub of culture and politics during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, was destroyed by a massive fire outburst in 1828. Whatever remained of it is now being maintained as a tourist site. Today, it attracts travellers and history buffs as being one of the top historical places to visit in Pune. The palace and its premises comprise of five gates, several halls, bastions, a lotus-shaped mountain, and a majestic statue of Bajirao, among others. Another key attraction is the light and sound show conducted here every evening. So, if you want to watch the show, plan your visit accordingly.

Are you a movie buff? You’ll be delighted to know that Shaniwar Wada Palace was featured in the 2015 Bollywood movie Bajiro Mastani. Now, that gives you one more reason to visit the palace. Overnight at hotel in Pune.

Day 3: Pune – Bhimashankar Jyotirling Temple – Pune (By surface 115 KM / 3 ½ Hrs. drive one way)

Breakfast
Sightseeing
Stay overnight in hotel

After Breakfast, proceed for visit to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple. The history of the original sanctum dates back to the 13th century. Various renovations were done on the complex during different time periods. According to beliefs, in the 13th century, a woodcutter named, Bhatirao Lakhadhara, discovered the Jyotirlinga when his axe hit the tree, the ground started bleeding. The villagers gathered there and offered milk to the tree which stopped the bleeding. The people of the village built a small temple at the site and named it the Bhimashankar Temple. Several notable figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji, Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath, and Raghunath Peshwa also regularly visited the shrine and carried out poojas and renovations. The Diwan of the Peshwas, Nana Phadnavis built the Shikhar of the Bhimashankar temple. After the visit drive back to Pune for overnight stay. Overnight at hotel in Pune.

Day 4: Pune – Nashik (By Surface 215 Kms / approx. 4 ½ Hrs. drive)

Breakfast
Stay overnight in hotel

After breakfast, check out from Hotel and drive to Nashik. On arrival, check in at Hotel. Rest of the day relax at hotel OR explore by your own. Overnight stay at hotel in Nashik.

Day 5: Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling – Nashik

Breakfast
Sightseeing
Stay overnight in hotel

Morning visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (30 Kms / 45 Mins). Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling temple is located at the foothill of the mountain "Bramhagiri," where the Holy Ganga River originates (Maharashtra's longest river). The History of the Trimbakeshwar Temple is that it was built-in 1755-1786 AD by Shri. Nanasaheb Peshwa. The word "Trimbak" indicates Trinities (trideva): Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Mahesh. The Temple is made with black stone, and it is bordered with a 20 to 25ft stone wall that gives a prosperous look. In the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple premises, Kushavarta Tirtha (holy Pond) is 400m away located. It is 21ft deep pond that was built in the year 1750. It is believed that Kushavarta is the place where the holy Ganga River remerges after disappearing at Bramhahgiri hills and thus the superior holiness of the Kushavarta Tirtha. It is said that many events are witnessed in the premises of this sacred place of Trimbakeshwar Shiva temple-like as Lord Rama came at Trimbakeshwar for doing Shraddha of their father Dashrath, Sage Gautama took the dip bath at Kushavarta pond (holy Pond). The Mukhya Dwar (main gate) of the Trimbakeshwar Temple leads us to the visit queue, splitting into 6-7 lines for devotees' convenience. At the beginning of the temple, a prominent Nandi (made of white marble) faces the Shiva linga. Nandi is said to be the Vahana (Vehicle) of Lord Shiva (Shankara). It is believed that if one tells his wish/ desire in the ear of Nandi, then he will convey that wish to Lord Shiva. After the Nandi temple, there is a big (spacious to meditate and worship) hall called "Sabha Mandap," and then "Gabhara" main temple where linga is situated. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight stay at hotel in Nashik.

Day 6: Nashik – Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) (By Surface 215 Kms / approx. 04½ Hrs drive)

Breakfast
Stay overnight in hotel

After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad). On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day relax at hotel OR explore by your own. Overnight stay at hotel in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad).

Day 7: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar – Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (35 Kms. Approx. 1 Hrs. drive one way)

Breakfast
Sightseeing
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Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Grishneshwar Temple (175 Kms / 04 Hrs). It is located in Ellora near Daulatabad in Maharashtra, India. History of Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga This temple has been mentioned in the Shiva Purana and Padma Purana. The site was destroyed by the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th-14th century AD. The temple was reconstructed by Maratha ruler Shivaji’s grandfather, Maloju Bhisale of Verul, in the 16th century AD. The current structure was built by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in the 18th century AD after the fall of the Mughal Empire. The temple, built of red rocks, is composed of a five-tier spire or shikara. You can see the Dashavatars (ten avatars) of Lord Vishnu carved in red stone. There is a court hall built on 24 pillars on which you will find carvings of various legends and mythologies of Lord Shiva. The sanctum houses the east-facing linga. You will also find a statue of Lord Shiva’s mount, Nandi, the bull in the court hall. After the visit return to Aurangabad. Overnight stay at hotel in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad).

Day 8: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) – Indore via Mumbai (By flight)

Breakfast
Flight
Stay overnight in hotel

Morning after breakfast check out from Hotel and transfer to Aurangabad airport to board the flight to Indore via Mumbai. On arrival in Indore, check in at Hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Hotel in Indore.

Day 9: Indore – Omkareshwar – Indore (80 Kilometers / approx. 2 ½ hrs. one way drive)

Breakfast
Sightseeing
Stay overnight in hotel

After breakfast, visit the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. The Omkareshwar Temple is a majestic and striking Jyotirlinga Temple, located on the island of Shivapuri or Mandata on River Narmada. Omkaeswar means Lord of Omkara and the devotees who throng here simply cannot help engulfing themselves in the mystic powers of this very compassionate Lord. Situated on a beautiful riverside, it is a picturesque place, surrounded by exquisite natural beauty which makes it ethereal and divine.

History - There are many legends associated with this temple, the key one being that the Vindyachal mountain range deity decided to worship Lord Shiva with the aim of removing his sins. In order to do thus he created a sacred geometrical diagram and made a lingam from sand and clay for this purpose. Lord Shiva was pleased with him and appeared in front of him as Omkareshwar and Amaleswara – two forms. Another story revolves around King Mandhata, an ancestor to Lord Ram, who was such an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva that he prayed to him immensely. The Lord pleased with his devotion decided to reside in this place in the form of a Jyotirlinga. In another story the gods and the demons faught with one another in which the demons won. The god prayed to Lord Shiva who helped them by a appearing in the form of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and defeated the demons. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Indore.

Day 10: Indore – Mahakaleshwar – Indore (By Surface 55 KMS / approx. 1½ hrs. one way drive)

Breakfast
Sightseeing
Stay overnight in hotel

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple for Darshan.

History - when did the Mahakala temple first come in existence, is difficult to tell. However, the event may be assigned to the Pre-historic period. Puranas narrate that it was first established by Prajapita Brahma. There is reference to the appointment of prince Kumarasena by king Chanda Pradyota in 6th c. BC for looking after the law and order situations of Mahakala temple. The punch-marked coins of Ujjain, belonging to 4th-3rd c. BC, bear the figure of Lord Siva on them. Mahakala temple is also mentioned in several ancient Indian poetic texts. According to these texts, the temple had been very magnificent and magnanimous.Its foundation and platform were built of stones. The temple rested on the wooden pillars.There had been no sikharas on the temples prior to the Gupta period. The roofs of temples had mostly been flat.Possibly due to this fact, Kalidasa in Raghuvansam described this temple as ‘Niketana’.The palace of the king had been in the vicinity of the temple. In the early part of the Meghadutam (Purva Megha),Kalidasa gives a fascinating description of the Mahakala temple. It appears that this Chandisvara temple might have been a unique example of the then art and architecture. It may be ascertained that how splendid had been the temple of the main Deity of that town which possessed multi-storeyed gold-plated palaces and buildings and the superb artistic grandeur. The temple was enclosed by high ramparts attached with the entry-gates. At twilight the lively rows of glittering lamps enlightened the temple-complex. After the visit return to Indore. Overnight stay at hotel in Indore.

Day 11: Indore – Delhi (By Flight) – Depart.

Breakfast
Departure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Indore Airport to board your flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi connect to your flight for onward destination.

Inclusion/Exclusions:

Inclusion

Hotel accommodation in Double / Twin sharing basis.
Daily Breakfast.
Airport transfers with staff assistance.
Monument Entrance Fee as per the Itinerary.
01 Mineral Water bottle per person on arrival.
All Transportation and sightseeing by Air-conditioned private vehicle depending on group size. Services of local English speaking Guide as per the Itinerary.
All currently applicable taxes.

Exclusions

Visa Fee.
International/Domestic airfare.
Useful Tips.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, laundry bills etc.
Tips and porter charges.
Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc.
Any other service/s not specified above.

Additional Info:

Things to Carry:

ID Proof – Valid id Card issued by Government
Clothing for summers – T-shirts & shorts, hat, cotton shirts and trousers and other comfortable clothes
Clothing for winters – Warm clothes (jackets/woolen sweater, lower, woolen socks, thermal wear) and other comfortable clothes
Toiletries – Lip balm, wet wipes, sunscreen, moisturizer, perfume and any other personal care you use
Health Related - Personal Medicines( if any), prescription & medicine for high altitude sickness, dehydration salt atc.
Others support you during trip – Sun glasses, sipper, candy, dust mask, power bank etc.

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