Khushi Tours & Travels • Proposed Pilgrimage Package

12 Jyotirlinga Spiritual Yatra

Twelve Sacred Jyotirlingas. More Sacred Destinations. One Unforgettable Journey.

Join Khushi Tours & Travels on a proposed 25-day pilgrimage starting and ending in Bengaluru, visiting India's twelve revered Jyotirlingas and exploring additional spiritual destinations including Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Gaya, Bodh Gaya and Puri, subject to route confirmation and operational review.

Duration25 DaysProposed schedule
JyotirlingasAll 12 ShrinesPan-India circuit
Sacred Sites+6 Sacred PlacesSubject to confirmation
TransportAC Volvo CoachIf confirmed in quote
Stay3-Star DeluxeDouble-sharing
Meals3-Time Pure VegBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Pricing Notice

Contact us for the confirmed package price.

Official itemized quotation and departure dates provided on request.

!Planning Notice: This 25-day package itinerary is currently Proposed and subject to final tour operator approval. Optional spiritual sightseeing is scheduled conditionally only when highway transit, mountain road clearances, and darshan queue hours permit.
The Sacred Circuit

All 12 Dwadasha Jyotirlingas Covered

The core spiritual pillar of this grand pilgrimage is the divine darshan of all twelve swayambhu manifestations of Lord Shiva across India.

Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple on the Gujarat coast
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Prabhas Patan • Gujarat

Somnath Jyotirlinga

The first among all twelve Jyotirlingas, revered as the Shrine Eternal on the Arabian Sea coast, celebrated for its magnificent coastal sandhya aarti.

Phase 1 • Western Circuit
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple at Srisailam
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Srisailam • Andhra Pradesh

Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga

Perched amidst the Nallamala forest hills on the Krishna River, unique as both a sacred Jyotirlinga and a Maha Shakti Peeth (Bhramaramba Devi).

Phase 5 • Southern Circuit
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain
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Ujjain • Madhya Pradesh

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

The only south-facing (Dakshinmukhi) Jyotirlinga, situated on the sacred Shipra River in holy Avantika, world-famous for its divine Bhasma Aarti.

Phase 2 • Central Circuit
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on Mandhata Island in Narmada
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Narmada Island • Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Consecrated on holy Mandhata Island shaped naturally like the sacred 'Om' syllable in the Narmada River, enshrining Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar.

Phase 2 • Central Circuit
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple amidst Himalayan peaks
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Rudraprayag • Uttarakhand

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga

The highest Jyotirlinga at 3,583m in the Garhwal Himalayas, surrounded by snow-clad peaks, accessible via a demanding 16 km mountain trek.

Phase 3 • Himalayan Circuit
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple in Sahyadri Western Ghats
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Pune District • Maharashtra

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Nestled in the lush evergreen Sahyadri hills, the sacred source of the Bhima River renowned for its ancient Nagara black stone architecture.

Phase 1 • Western Ghats
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga on the Ganges in Varanasi
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Varanasi • Uttar Pradesh

Kashi Vishwanath

The eternal heart of spiritual India along the holy Ganges in Varanasi, enshrining the golden-spire Jyotirlinga and newly restored grand corridor.

Phase 4 • Sacred Ganga Corridor
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple at Brahmagiri Nashik
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Nashik • Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

Situated at the foothills of Brahmagiri near the source of holy Godavari River, enshrining a three-faced linga embodying Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Phase 1 • Western Circuit
Baidyanath Dham Jyotirlinga Temple complex in Deoghar
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Deoghar • Jharkhand

Baidyanath Jyotirlinga

Revered as the Kamna Linga where Lord Shiva resides as the divine healer (Vaidya), set in a venerable complex of 21 sacred stone shrines.

Phase 4 • Eastern Circuit
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple with giant Shiva statue near Dwarka
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Dwarka • Gujarat

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga

Celebrated as the cosmic pillar of divine protection near sacred Dwarka, featuring an underground sanctum and an imposing seated statue of Lord Shiva.

Phase 1 • Western Circuit
Ramanathaswamy Temple corridor in Rameshwaram
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Rameshwaram • Tamil Nadu

Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga

Consecrated by Bhagwan Shri Ram on Rameshwaram Island, world-renowned for its longest pillared corridors, Agni Theertham, and 22 sacred well baths.

Phase 5 • Southern Circuit
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple near Ellora Caves
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Ellora • Maharashtra

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

The twelfth and final Jyotirlinga, built from carved red basalt stone with a five-tier shikhara, situated peacefully near the historic Ellora Caves.

Phase 1 • Western Circuit
Conditional Itinerary Extensions

Additional Sacred Destinations — Subject to Route Confirmation

These revered holy places are scheduled as conditional, route-dependent extensions. Visits are undertaken only when highway transit timings, weather clearances, driver duty limits, and local temple darshan queues permit without compromising the core 12 Jyotirlinga pilgrimage schedule.

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Operational Distinction: The 12 Jyotirlingas form the core guaranteed foundation of this pilgrimage circuit. The six destinations below (Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, and Puri) are planned along the geographic transit corridor and remain subject to tour operator confirmation based on real-time highway conditions, state border clearances, and crowd density.
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura
Conditional Visit • Subject to Time

Mathura

Uttar Pradesh • Sacred Braj Bhoomi

The hallowed birthplace of Lord Shri Krishna on the sacred Yamuna River. A focal center of devotional Hinduism resonating with ancient lore and timeless hymns.

Planned Highlights (If Route Permits):
  • Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mandir Complex
  • Keshavdev Ji Mandir & Potra Kund
  • Sacred Yamuna River Ghats (subject to arrival hour)
Phase 2: Braj RegionConditional Stop
Prem Mandir and Banke Bihari in Vrindavan
Conditional Visit • Subject to Time

Vrindavan

Uttar Pradesh • Divine Bhakti Dham

The sacred forest of Radha and Krishna's childhood pastimes, celebrated worldwide for its deeply spiritual ambiance, majestic marble temples, and vibrant devotional chants.

Planned Highlights (If Route Permits):
  • Shri Banke Bihari Temple Darshan
  • Magnificent White Marble Prem Mandir
  • ISKCON Vrindavan (Krishna Balaram Mandir)
Phase 2: Braj RegionConditional Stop
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya
Conditional Visit • Subject to Time

Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh • Maryada Purushottam Dham

The sacred city of Bhagwan Shri Ram on the banks of holy Saryu River, featuring the newly consecrated Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and ancient Hanuman Garhi.

Planned Highlights (If Route Permits):
  • Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Darshan
  • Historic Hanuman Garhi Fort Temple
  • Saryu River Ghats & Evening Aarti
Phase 4: Sacred UP & BiharConditional Stop
Vishnupad Temple in Gaya
Conditional Visit • Subject to Time

Gaya

Bihar • Sacred Falgu River

The ancient holy city revered across India for ancestral rites, situated along the sacred Falgu River featuring the venerable stone Vishnupad Temple.

Planned Highlights (If Route Permits):
  • Vishnupad Temple Darshan (Lord Vishnu's footprint)
  • Akshayavat Sacred Banyan Tree
  • Falgu River Bank Prayers
Phase 4: Sacred UP & BiharConditional Stop
Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya
Conditional Visit • Subject to Time

Bodh Gaya

Bihar • Enlightenment Mahabodhi

One of the most sacred spiritual sanctuaries on Earth, where Bhagwan Buddha attained supreme enlightenment beneath the sacred Bodhi Tree.

Planned Highlights (If Route Permits):
  • UNESCO World Heritage Mahabodhi Temple Complex
  • Sacred Bodhi Tree & Vajrasana Throne
  • Great Buddha Statue (80-foot stone monument)
Phase 4: Sacred UP & BiharConditional Stop
Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri
Conditional Visit • Subject to Time

Puri

Odisha • Eastern Char Dham

The holy coastal Dham of Lord Jagannath on the Bay of Bengal, known worldwide for its grand spiritual heritage, monumental stone architecture, and divine Mahaprasad.

Planned Highlights (If Route Permits):
  • Shri Jagannath Temple Darshan
  • Sacred Swargadwar Beach Area
  • Konark Sun Temple view (if highway schedule allows)
Phase 5: Odisha & ReturnConditional Stop
Day-by-Day Journey Plan

Proposed 25-Day Comprehensive Itinerary

A proposed pan-India pilgrimage circuit starting and concluding in Bengaluru. All daily itineraries remain Proposed pending tour operator approval, featuring verified highway estimates, mandatory dual driver rotations, and operational review advisories.

⚠️ Operator Feasibility Recommendation: A pan-India circuit covering 12 Jyotirlingas and 6 additional shrines across 10,000 km+ in 25 calendar days represents an intensive travel pace. The tour operator recommends that passengers consider whether to: (Option A) Streamline the circuit to focus strictly on the 12 Jyotirlingas for a more relaxed darshan rhythm, or (Option B) Extend the yatra to 28–30 days to incorporate mandatory driver rest buffer days and mountain weather allowances.
Phase 1

Karnataka, Maharashtra & Gujarat Circuit (Days 1–6)

Covering Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Somnath, and Nageshwar Jyotirlingas.

Route: Bengaluru → Tumakuru → Chitradurga → Hubballi → Belagavi / Kolhapur border area.

Starting Point & Overnight: Starts at Bengaluru (designated pickup hubs) • Overnight stay in Belagavi / Kolhapur area.

Driving Distance & Estimated Duration: ~500 km (approx. 9–10 hours driving, subject to highway conditions & toll queues).

Planned Activities & Temples: Morning departure in AC Volvo coach with introductory devotional prayer, planned breakfast and lunch halts, and driver changeover.

Driver Rest Note: Dual commercial drivers rotate at Hubballi bypass. Full 8-hour continuous night rest scheduled before Western Ghats ascent.
Phase 2

Central India & The Braj Pilgrimage Corridor (Days 7–10)

Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, plus conditional spiritual stops at Mathura & Vrindavan.

Phase 3

The Garhwal Himalayas & Kedarnath Yatra (Days 11–14)

Ascent through Mandakini River valley, the sacred 16 km Kedarnath trek, and high-altitude darshan.

Phase 4

Sacred Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Purvanchal (Days 15–18)

Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, and Baba Baidyanath Dham.

Phase 5

Eastern Coast, Srisailam & Rameshwaram Circuit (Days 19–25)

Baidyanath, Jagannath Puri, Mallikarjuna (Srisailam), Ramanathaswamy, and journey conclusion in Bengaluru.

Clarity & Transparency

Package Inclusions & Exclusions — Subject to Final Operator Quotation

Every aspect of your pilgrimage is organized with complete transparency. Items below represent the proposed package standard and will be formally verified in your official booking quotation based on coach availability and hotel allotment.

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Package Inclusions (If Confirmed)

  • ✓AC Volvo Transportation: Dedicated AC Volvo coach as specified in the confirmed operator quotation, equipped with reclining seats and air suspension.
  • ✓Driver Charges & Allowances: Professional commercial driver fees, driver night allowances, interstate road permits, toll charges, and parking fees according to the final quotation.
  • ✓Temple Entry & Local Fares: Applicable general temple entry tickets and authorized local auto-rickshaw or connecting shuttle bus fares, if confirmed in the final voucher.
  • ✓Deluxe Accommodation: 3-star deluxe hotel rooms on a double-sharing basis with attached bathrooms and running hot water, if confirmed.
  • ✓Three Pure Vegetarian Meals: Wholesome daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner served as 100% pure vegetarian satvik meals, according to the final meal plan.
Approval Policy: No inclusion is deemed confirmed until formally itemized and signed in the official tour operator quotation.
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Package Exclusions

  • ✗Helicopter / Chopper Fares: Any helicopter services for Kedarnath or other shrines (pilgrims arrange tickets directly via official portal).
  • ✗Doli / Palanquin Fares: Personal doli carriers for mountain treks.
  • ✗Horse / Pony / Mule Fares: Animal rides or personal luggage porters for mountain ascents.
  • ✗Personal Expenses: Laundry, telephone calls, room service, special puja dakshina, and pooja samagri.
  • ✗Airfare & Train Fare: Connecting flight or train journeys before or after the tour.
  • ✗Travel & Medical Insurance: Individual medical or travel insurance coverage.
  • ✗Extra Meals & Beverages: Snacks, packaged drinks, or meals outside scheduled group dining hours.
  • ✗Unforeseen Disruptions: Costs arising from landslides, severe weather closures, roadblocks, political strikes, or medical emergencies.
Mandatory Exclusions Notice: Helicopter, doli/palanquin, and horse/pony services for Kedarnath trek or any uphill climbs are strictly not included in the standard package and must be arranged directly by passengers based on individual health and preference.
THE KHUSHI TRAVELS ADVANTAGE

Why Pilgrims Trust Khushi Travels

Organizing long-distance devotional group travel from Bengaluru with proven highway standards and verified operations.

Dedicated In-House Fleet

Maintained in-house by expert mechanics with zero sub-contracting risk for maximum reliability on pan-India highways.

Pure Vegetarian Dining

Three daily hot, wholesome vegetarian meals freshly prepared and served in compliance with religious traditions.

Senior-Friendly Travel

Experienced tour managers assisting with accessible boarding, luggage coordination, queue guidance, and darshan pacing.

Transparent Pricing

Line-item breakdown provided in writing. All confirmed package details, inclusions, and exclusions documented upfront.

Approved Booking & Cancellation Policy

An advance booking deposit is required upon itinerary acceptance to secure hotel reservations and coach allotment. Cancellation terms, refund eligibility windows, and payment schedules are governed by operator hotel and transport commitment deadlines and are provided in writing with your personalized quotation. Proposed routes remain subject to adjustment in the event of force majeure, severe weather, or state highway directives.

Booking & Policies

Booking & Important Travel Information

Essential payment terms and key travel advisories for our 25-day spiritual yatra.

Payment Terms

Stage 01 • At Confirmation50%

50% Advance Payment

50% of the package amount must be paid at the time of booking confirmation.

Stage 02 • Pre-Departure50%

50% Balance Payment

The remaining 50% must be paid at least one month before the tour start date.

Important Travel Notice

The itinerary listed above is subject to change based on weather, road conditions, and local operational factors. In matters concerning the execution of the trip, route changes, and safety, the tour operator will make decisions based on the circumstances and applicable safety requirements.

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Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential operational information regarding the proposed 25-day pan-India pilgrimage.

What is the duration of the complete 12 Jyotirlinga tour?↓

The proposed package duration is 25 Days / 24 Nights starting and concluding in Bengaluru. The schedule is structured across five geographic phases with scheduled rest stops and driver rotation to ensure passenger comfort. Final duration and departure schedules are subject to tour operator review and confirmation.

Are all 12 Jyotirlingas covered in this single journey?↓

Yes, the planned itinerary covers all 12 sacred Jyotirlingas: Somnath (Gujarat), Mallikarjuna (Andhra Pradesh), Mahakaleshwar (Madhya Pradesh), Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh), Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), Bhimashankar (Maharashtra), Kashi Vishwanath (Uttar Pradesh), Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra), Baidyanath (Jharkhand), Nageshwar (Gujarat), Ramanathaswamy (Tamil Nadu), and Grishneshwar (Maharashtra).

How are Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Gaya, Bodh Gaya and Puri included?↓

These six sacred destinations are scheduled as conditional spiritual extensions along the geographic travel route. They are visited whenever time, highway traffic conditions, and local darshan regulations comfortably permit, serving as enriching pilgrimage highlights without replacing or compromising any of the core 12 Jyotirlinga darshans.

What is the confirmed price for this pilgrimage package?↓

Please contact Khushi Tours & Travels directly for the confirmed package price. Package costs depend on coach category (e.g. AC Volvo multi-axle), double-sharing room preferences, and group size. We do not publish unverified package rates to ensure total pricing integrity.

Are helicopter, doli, or pony charges for Kedarnath included?↓

No. Helicopter/chopper tickets, doli/palanquin charges, and horse/pony fares are strictly excluded from the base package. Because these services are governed by strict biometric registrations and variable passenger preferences, pilgrims arrange these directly or via our tour coordinator's guidance at actual cost.

What kind of food and accommodation is provided?↓

The package includes 3-star deluxe hotel rooms on a comfortable double-sharing basis with attached bathrooms and running hot water, if confirmed. Three daily wholesome pure vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) prepared under hygienic satvik standards are fully covered in the confirmed package.

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