Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga Tour Package from Vadodara (4 Days)
4-day Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga tour from Vadodara: Trimbak, Nashik, Shirdi, Ellora, Aurangabad, Pune and Bhimashankar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹10,570 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
20° – 27°C
October in Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga
Description
4-day Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga tour from Vadodara: Trimbak, Nashik, Shirdi, Ellora, Aurangabad, Pune and Bhimashankar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹10,570 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
Vadodara to Trimbakeshwar and Nashik
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Vadodara in the morning. Drive from Vadodara to Trimbak (about 360 km, 7 hrs 15 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: Vadodara to Trimbak
360 km · ~7h 52m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Vadodara
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MandviAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
60 km · 1h 12m 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: Vadodara to Trimbak
360 km · ~8h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Vadodara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vadodara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vadodara → Trimbak
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~360 km
~8h|Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,060
Usual tea / meal halts: Mandvi (~170 km)
- 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: Vadodara to Trimbak
Nearest railway stations: Vadodara Jn for Vadodara, 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 Vadodara
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 Vadodara (about 564 km, 11 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Vadodara. 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 Vadodara
564 km · ~11h 57m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhimashankar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 282Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 432Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in VadodaraVadodara, Gujarat
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 Vadodara
564 km · ~12h 32m · 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 → Vadodara
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~564 km
~12h 32m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630
- Arrive in Vadodara
Vadodara, Gujarat
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 Vadodara
Nearest railway stations: Neral for Bhimashankar, Vadodara Jn for Vadodara.
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.
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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 Vadodara. The route runs Vadodara → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Pune → Bhimashankar → Vadodara, about 1,520 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Maharashtra 3 Jyotirlinga Tour from Vadodara
- 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 Vadodara 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
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train 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: Vadodara → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Pune → Bhimashankar → Vadodara (about 1,520 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nashik and back from Pune; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Hotels: Treebo Sapphire Studio, Nashik; Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad; Treebo Premium Grand Emerald, Pune, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Vadodara. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,020 | ₹15,680 | ₹16,200 |
| 33 Persons | ₹18,230 | ₹14,180 | ₹14,200 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹16,370 | ₹12,520 | ₹12,510 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹15,060 | ₹11,790 | ₹11,690 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹12,590 | ₹10,910 | ₹10,570 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nashik and back from Pune; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
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 Vadodara 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
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train 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: Vadodara → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Pune → Bhimashankar → Vadodara (about 1,520 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nashik and back from Pune; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
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 Vadodara on day 1 and you are back in Vadodara on day 4. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Vadodara → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Pune → Bhimashankar → Vadodara. That is about 1,520 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹15,680 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹10,570 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Vadodara and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nashik and back from Pune; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
July–February.
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