12 Jyotirlinga Tour by Car

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A 12 Jyotirlinga Tour by Car is a spiritual road journey that allows devotees to visit all twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva while exploring different parts of India. This carefully planned car itinerary starts from Delhi and covers the major Jyotirlinga temples through a convenient road route.

The journey begins with Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, followed by Omkareshwar (Khandwa), Grishneshwar (Ellora), Trimbakeshwar (Nashik), Bhimashankar (Pune), Somnath (Gujarat), and Nageshwar (Dwarka). After covering the western and central regions, the route continues towards South India for Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga in Tamil Nadu and Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh.

The second part of the 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra by Car continues towards North and East India, covering Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Varanasi, Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deoghar, and finally Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Uttarakhand. The complete day-wise itinerary takes around 30-38 days, depending on travel speed and darshan time.

12 Jyotirlinga Road Tour by Car from Delhi

The tour starts from Delhi and ends back in Delhi, covering approximately 12,000 KM by road with important en route attractions such as Ujjain temples, Shirdi, Dwarka sightseeing, Madurai, Hyderabad, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. A private car or SUV provides flexibility for temple timings, local sightseeing, and a comfortable spiritual journey across India.

Complete 12 Jyotirlinga List You Can Cover by Road Route Order by Car

  • Mahakaleshwar – Ujjain
  • Omkareshwar – Madhya Pradesh
  • Grishneshwar – Ellora
  • Trimbakeshwar – Nashik
  • Bhimashankar – Pune
  • Somnath – Gujarat
  • Nageshwar – Dwarka
  • Rameshwaram – Tamil Nadu
  • Mallikarjuna – Srisailam
  • Kashi Vishwanath – Varanasi
  • Vaidyanath – Deoghar
  • Kedarnath – Uttarakhand

Details:

  • Total Duration: 38 Days Approx.
  • Total Road Distance: Around 12,000 KM
  • Recommended Vehicle: SUV / Tempo Traveller for a comfortable Jyotirlinga Yatra.

Cities You Can Visit with a 12 Jyotirlinga Tour by Car

Delhi » Mahakaleshwar » Omkareshwar » Grishneshwar » Trimbakeshwar » Bhimashankar » Somnath » Nageshwar » Rameshwaram » Mallikarjuna » Kashi Vishwanath » Vaidyanath » Kedarnath » Delhi

 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi to Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga)

Distance: 850 KM | 14–16 Hours

Route: Delhi → Kota → Mandsaur → Ujjain

Enroute Attractions:

  • Kota Chambal River Front
  • Garadia Mahadev View Point
  • Mandsaur Pashupatinath Temple

Overnight Stay: Ujjain

Visit:

  • Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Bhasma Aarti (early morning)
  • Kal Bhairav Temple
  • Harsiddhi Mata Temple
  • Ram Ghat
  • Mangalnath Temple

Overnight Stay: Ujjain

Distance: 140 KM | 4 Hours

Route: Ujjain → Indore → Omkareshwar

Enroute Attractions:

  • Rajwada Palace, Indore
  • Lal Bagh Palace
  • Annapurna Temple

Visit:

  • Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Mamleshwar Temple
  • Narmada River Ghat
  • Omkareshwar Parikrama

Overnight Stay: Omkareshwar

Distance: 380 KM | 8 Hours

Route: Omkareshwar → Burhanpur → Aurangabad

Enroute Attractions:

  • Burhanpur Fort
  • Tapti River
  • Asirgarh Fort

Overnight Stay: Aurangabad

Distance: 35 KM Local Travel

Visit:

  • Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Ellora Caves
  • Bhadra Maruti Temple
  • Daulatabad Fort

Overnight Stay: Aurangabad

Distance: 210 KM | 5 Hours

Route: Aurangabad → Shirdi → Nashik

Enroute Attractions:

  • Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi
  • Shani Shingnapur Temple

Overnight Stay: Nashik

Visit:

  • Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Kushavarta Kund
  • Panchavati
  • Sita Gufa
  • Godavari Origin

Overnight Stay: Nashik

Distance: 210 KM | 6 Hours

Route: Nashik → Sangamner → Bhimashankar

Enroute Attractions:

  • Sinnar Temple
  • Ghats of Maharashtra

Visit:

  • Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary

Overnight Stay: Bhimashankar / Pune

Distance: 110 KM | 3 Hours

Visit:

  • Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple
  • Shaniwar Wada
  • Aga Khan Palace

Overnight Stay: Pune

Distance: 900 KM | 15 Hours

Route: Pune → Mumbai → Surat → Rajkot → Somnath

Suggested Halt: Rajkot

Enroute Attractions:

  • Marine Drive Mumbai
  • Surat Textile Market
  • Rajkot City

Overnight Stay: Rajkot

Distance: 200 KM | 4 Hours

Visit:

  • Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Triveni Sangam
  • Bhalka Tirth
  • Somnath Beach
  • Light & Sound Show

Overnight Stay: Somnath

Distance: 240 KM | 5 Hours

Route: Somnath → Porbandar → Dwarka

Enroute Attractions:

  • Porbandar Kirti Mandir
  • Sudama Temple

Visit:

  • Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Dwarkadhish Temple
  • Rukmini Temple
  • Gomti Ghat

Overnight Stay: Dwarka

Visit:

  • Bet Dwarka
  • Shivrajpur Beach
  • Gopi Talav
  • Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Overnight Stay: Dwarka

Distance: Approx. 2,100 KM

Route:
Dwarka → Ahmedabad → Vadodara → Hyderabad → Madurai → Rameshwaram

Suggested Stops:

Ahmedabad

  • Sabarmati Ashram

Hyderabad

  • Charminar
  • Golconda Fort

Madurai

  • Meenakshi Temple

Overnight Halts: Ahmedabad / Hyderabad / Madurai

Visit:

  • Ramanathaswamy Temple
  • 22 Holy Wells
  • Agni Teertham
  • Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple

Overnight Stay: Rameshwaram

Visit:

  • Dhanushkodi
  • Adam's Bridge View Point
  • Pamban Bridge

Overnight Stay: Rameshwaram

Distance: 1,100 KM Approx.

Route:
Rameshwaram → Madurai → Bengaluru → Kurnool → Srisailam

Enroute Attractions:

  • Mysore Palace (optional)
  • Bengaluru sightseeing
  • Kurnool Caves

Overnight Stay: Srisailam

Visit:

  • Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Bhramaramba Devi Temple
  • Srisailam Dam
  • Pathala Ganga

Overnight Stay: Srisailam

Distance: 1,200 KM

Route:
Srisailam → Hyderabad → Nagpur → Prayagraj → Varanasi

Enroute Attractions:

  • Nagpur Deekshabhoomi
  • Ramtek Temple
  • Prayagraj Sangam

Overnight Stay: Varanasi

Visit:

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Ganga Aarti
  • Kal Bhairav Temple
  • Annapurna Temple
  • Sankat Mochan Temple

Overnight Stay: Varanasi

Distance: 600 KM | 12 Hours

Route: Varanasi → Gaya → Deoghar

Enroute Attractions:

  • Bodh Gaya
  • Vishnupad Temple Gaya

Overnight Stay: Deoghar

Visit:

  • Baba Baidyanath Temple
  • Shivganga Lake
  • Basukinath Temple

Overnight Stay: Deoghar

Distance: Approx. 1,500 KM

Route:
Deoghar → Lucknow → Delhi → Haridwar → Rudraprayag

Enroute Attractions:

  • Ayodhya Ram Mandir
  • Har Ki Pauri Haridwar
  • Rishikesh

Overnight Stay: Rudraprayag

Route:

Rudraprayag → Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath

Visit:

  • Kedarnath Temple
  • Bhairavnath Temple

Options:

  • Trek (16–18 KM)
  • Helicopter Service

Overnight Stay: Kedarnath / Guptkashi

Route:
Kedarnath → Rishikesh → Delhi

Enroute Attractions:

  • Devprayag Sangam
  • Rishikesh Laxman Jhula
  • Ganga Aarti

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