Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga Tour Package from Nashik (4 Days)
4-day Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga tour from Nashik: Trimbak, Nashik, Shirdi, Ellora, Aurangabad, Pune and Bhimashankar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,870 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
20° – 27°C
October in Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga
Description
4-day Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga tour from Nashik: Trimbak, Nashik, Shirdi, Ellora, Aurangabad, Pune and Bhimashankar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,870 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Kushavarta Kund, Panchavati, Nashik and more. July–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Sapphire Studio, Nashik. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nashik to Trimbakeshwar and Nashik
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Nashik in the morning. Drive from Nashik to Trimbak (about 30 km, 30 min) and from Trimbak to Nashik (about 30 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Nashik. Drive to Trimbakeshwar for darshan of the Jyotirlinga at the source of the Godavari. Continue to Nashik and see Ram Kund and the Kalaram Temple in Panchavati in the evening. Overnight stay in Nashik.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Nashik to Trimbak
30 km · ~36m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nashik
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
30 km · 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TrimbakTrimbak, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Nashik to Trimbak
30 km · ~40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nashik
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nashik. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nashik → Trimbak
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~30 km
~40m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130
- Arrive in Trimbak
Trimbak, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Nashik to Trimbak
Nearest railway stations: Nasik Road for Nashik, Padli for Trimbak.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Trimbak to Nashik
30 km · ~36m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Trimbak
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
30 km · 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NashikNashik, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Trimbak to Nashik
30 km · ~40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Trimbak
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Trimbak. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Trimbak → Nashik
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~30 km
~40m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130
- Arrive in Nashik
Nashik, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Trimbak to Nashik
Nearest railway stations: Padli for Trimbak, Nasik Road for Nashik.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
The Jyotirlinga with three faces for Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, at the source of the Godavari.
- 2
Kushavarta Kund
The sacred tank where the Godavari is said to rise.
- 3
Panchavati, Nashik
Ram Kund and the Kalaram Temple, linked to Lord Rama's exile.
Nashik to Ellora via Shirdi
Today's travel: from Nashik to Shirdi (about 91 km, 1 hr 45 min), from Shirdi to Ellora (about 98 km, 2 hrs) and from Ellora to Aurangabad (about 31 km, 30 min). Stop at Shirdi for darshan at the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, then continue to Grishneshwar, where men remove their shirts before entering, and the Ellora Caves next door (closed on Tuesdays). Stay in Aurangabad. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
- 1
Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
A stop for darshan on the way.
- 2
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
The red-stone Jyotirlinga temple, the twelfth, beside Ellora.
- 3
Ellora Caves
Rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu and Jain caves, with the giant Kailasa temple.
Aurangabad to Pune
Today's travel: from Aurangabad to Pune (about 235 km, 4 hrs 45 min). See the Bibi ka Maqbara in the morning, then drive to Pune, about five hours. Visit Shaniwar Wada or Dagdusheth Ganpati in the evening. Overnight stay in Pune.
- 1
Bibi ka Maqbara
The 17th-century mausoleum modelled on the Taj Mahal.
- 2
Shaniwar Wada, Pune
The fort palace of the Peshwas.
Bhimashankar and back to Nashik
Drive into the Sahyadri forest to Bhimashankar for darshan, then start home. Drive from Pune to Bhimashankar (about 111 km, 2 hrs 15 min) and from Bhimashankar to Nashik (about 208 km, 4 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Nashik. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Pune to Bhimashankar
111 km · ~2h 13m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Pune
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhimashankarBhimashankar, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Pune to Bhimashankar
111 km · ~2h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pune
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pune. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pune → Bhimashankar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~111 km
~2h 28m|Tentative fare ₹120–₹360
- Arrive in Bhimashankar
Bhimashankar, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Pune to Bhimashankar
Nearest railway stations: Pune Jn for Pune, Neral for Bhimashankar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bhimashankar to Nashik
208 km · ~4h 30m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bhimashankar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near IgatpuriAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
58 km · 1h 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NashikNashik, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bhimashankar to Nashik
208 km · ~4h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bhimashankar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhimashankar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhimashankar → Nashik
AC Seater / Volvo · ~208 km
~4h 37m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹630
- Arrive in Nashik
Nashik, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhimashankar to Nashik
Nearest railway stations: Neral for Bhimashankar, Nasik Road for Nashik.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 3h 35m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 47m wait
1 change · 4h 6m in total
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 4h 7m in total
Change trains at Thakruli — about 52m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
The Jyotirlinga in the Sahyadri forest, at the source of the Bhima river.
- 2
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
Evergreen forest around the temple, home of the giant squirrel.
Tour Overview
Three of the twelve Jyotirlingas lie in western Maharashtra: Trimbakeshwar at the source of the Godavari, Grishneshwar beside the Ellora caves, and Bhimashankar in the forests of the Sahyadri.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Nashik. The route runs Nashik → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Pune → Bhimashankar → Nashik, about 834 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga Tour from Nashik
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
- Kushavarta Kund
- Panchavati, Nashik
- Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
- Ellora Caves
- Bibi ka Maqbara
- Shaniwar Wada, Pune
Inclusions in the Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Nashik for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga Tour
Best time to visit: July–February
Route: Nashik → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Pune → Bhimashankar → Nashik (about 834 km in all)
Hotels: Treebo Sapphire Studio, Nashik; Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad; Treebo Premium Grand Emerald, Pune, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Nashik. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹18,740 | ₹13,640 |
| 33 Persons | ₹15,370 | ₹12,150 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹13,600 | ₹10,480 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹12,540 | ₹9,760 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹10,760 | ₹8,870 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
The trip starts from Nashik, which is itself the railway station for this route, so no train is needed.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
- Kushavarta Kund
- Panchavati, Nashik
- Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
- Ellora Caves
- Bibi ka Maqbara
- Shaniwar Wada, Pune
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
- Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
July–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Nashik for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: July–February
Route: Nashik → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Pune → Bhimashankar → Nashik (about 834 km in all)
Hotels: Treebo Sapphire Studio, Nashik; Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad; Treebo Premium Grand Emerald, Pune, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Nashik on day 1 and you are back in Nashik on day 4.
Nashik → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Pune → Bhimashankar → Nashik. That is about 834 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹13,640 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,870 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Nashik and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
July–February.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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