How To Cover 3 Jyotirlinga In Maharashtra

Maharashtra is one of the most important spiritual destinations for lord Shiva devotees as 3 Jyotirlinga shrines out of 12 are located in this state. Visiting the 3 shrines Bhimshankar, Trimbakeshwar & Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas together is considered a highly spiritual tour and many devotees plan a trip to cover all three Jyotirlingas in one journey. 

This 3 Jyotirlinga tour in Maharashtra allows you to experience the peaceful darshan of all these powerful temples and scenic landscapes. With a proper tour plan, you can complete this spiritual journey comfortably within 3 to 4 days. Below is the detailed information on How To Cover 3 Jyotirlinga In Maharashtra with details like travel route and itinerary to help you cover the three Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra easily.

Best Route & Way to Cover 3 Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra

The most convenient route to cover all three jyotirlinga temples is starting either from Pune or from Shirdi. Both are the best source locations to start the 3 Jyotirlinga tour. Starting from Shirdi and covering the 3 jyotirlinga temples takes more distance and time.

Starting From Pune

Pune - Bhimashankar - Nashik - Trimbakeshwar - Aurangabad - Grishneshwar - 603 KM

This route is best if you don’t visit the Shirdi Sai Baba temple. However, the distance of covering all the jyotirlingas from Pune is less.

Starting From Shirdi

Shirdi - Nashik - Trimbakeshwar - Bhimashankar - Aurangabad - Grishneshwar - 704 KM

Starting from Shirdi and covering the 3 jyotirlinga temples takes more distance and time. This route is best for devotees who wish to begin their journey by visiting Shirdi Sai Baba temple and continue to all three Jyotirlnga temples. Although the travel distance is longer than the Pune route, this route offers a more complete pilgrimage experience. 

So, we recommend choosing to travel from Pune to visit these temples.This route allows devotees to complete the temple tour smoothly without long stops along the way. But best start from Shirdi if you want to have the darshan of Sai Baba along with 3 Jyotirlinga. Here is the detailed tour itinerary suggested to cover the 3 temples peacefully.

Day 1 - Pune to Bhimashankar

• Start early from Pune and travel to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
• Reach temple and have darshan of Jyotirlinga
• Enjoy the peaceful surrounding hills
• Later travel to Nashik and hotel check in for night stay

Day 2 - Trimbakeshwar Darshan

• Morning fresh up & proceed to Trimbakeshwar temple
• Go for the darshan of lord Shiva 
• Spend some time at Brahmagiri hills and the origin point of river Godavari
• Travel to Aurangabad and stay in for the night

Day 3 - Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

• Morning fresh up & visit Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
• Post darshan, explore nearby Ellora Caves
• Later start your return journey to Pune

If you are starting from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai or other locations, book a train or bus to reach Pune and upon reaching Pune, start your jyotirlinga visit.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to plan this temple tour is October to March as the weather will be comfortable for travel & temple visits. 

With this itinerary, you can plan your temple trip smoothly and cover all three Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra. However, since the 3 Jyotirlingas do not come under the same route, arranging separate transportation and accommodation for each temple can become expensive. Transport options and accommodation options may also be limited if you choose to stay in Pune. So, it is better to stay in Shirdi and start the tour from Shirdi available with multiple modes of transport and multiple safe stay options.

It is always better to choose a 3 Jyotirlinga Tour Package From Shirdi, which includes multiple transportations and the best hotels available in Shirdi. The best part is that you can also visit the sacred Shirdi Sai Baba Temple along with the Jyotirlingas, creating a complete spiritual experience. We recommend this all inclusive package for a hassle-free tour.