Maharashtra 5 Jyotirlinga Tour Package from Bhubaneswar (6 Days)
6-day Maharashtra 5 Jyotirlinga tour from Bhubaneswar: Nashik, Trimbak, Shirdi, Ellora, Aurangabad, Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath, Pune and Bhimashankar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹19,640 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
21° – 29°C
October in Maharashtra 5 Jyotirlinga
Description
6-day Maharashtra 5 Jyotirlinga tour from Bhubaneswar: Nashik, Trimbak, Shirdi, Ellora, Aurangabad, Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath, Pune and Bhimashankar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹19,640 per person.
This 6 days 5 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Kushavarta Kund, Panchavati, Nashik and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 5-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Sapphire Studio, Nashik. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Maharashtra 5 Jyotirlinga
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 14°C – 37°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bhubaneswar to Trimbakeshwar and Nashik
Reach Nashik by train from Bhubaneswar, where our driver meets you. 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, at the source of the Godavari below the Brahmagiri hills, for darshan of the Jyotirlinga; queues are shorter in the afternoon. Then continue to Nashik and see Ram Kund and the Kalaram Temple in Panchavati, where Lord Rama is believed to have lived in exile. 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: Bhubaneswar to Nashik
1461 km · ~31h 53m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhubaneswar
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 365Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 515Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 665Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 731Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 881Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1096Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1246Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1396Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m 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: Bhubaneswar to Nashik
1461 km · ~32h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhubaneswar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhubaneswar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhubaneswar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~731 km
~16h 15m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,100
- Change buses at a major city (around km 731)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nashik. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Nashik
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~731 km
~16h 15m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,100
- 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: Bhubaneswar to Nashik
Nearest railway stations: Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar, Nasik Road for Nashik.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 25h 25m in total
Change trains at Jharsuguda Jn — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 27h 1m in total
Change trains at Rajthagarh — about 1h wait
1 change · 27h 28m in total
Change trains at Rajthagarh — 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.
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.
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Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
Its lingam has three faces for Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The Godavari rises on the hill above.
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Kushavarta Kund
The sacred tank in Trimbak where the Godavari is said to reappear.
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Panchavati, Nashik
Ramkund and the Kalaram Temple, linked to Lord Rama's exile.
Shirdi, Grishneshwar and Ellora
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). Leave early for Shirdi and have darshan at the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir. Continue to Grishneshwar, the twelfth Jyotirlinga, where men remove their shirts before entering, and spend the late afternoon at the Ellora Caves next door (closed on Tuesdays). Stay in Aurangabad. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
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Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
The shrine of Sai Baba of Shirdi, visited by lakhs of devotees every year.
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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
The twelfth Jyotirlinga, a red-stone temple next to Ellora.
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Ellora Caves
Rock-cut Hindu, Buddhist and Jain caves, including the Kailasa temple (closed on Tuesdays).
Aundha Nagnath and Parli Vaijnath
Today's travel: from Aurangabad to Aundha Nagnath (about 201 km, 4 hrs) and from Aundha Nagnath to Parli Vaijnath (about 121 km, 2 hrs 30 min). A long day across the Marathwada plateau: first Aundha Nagnath, an old stone temple counted by many as the eighth Jyotirlinga, then Parli Vaijnath, where devotees may touch the lingam. Stay at Parli. Overnight stay in Parli Vaijnath.
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Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga
A carved Hemadpanti-style temple in Hingoli district, where the shrine is below ground level.
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Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga
A hilltop temple of Shiva as Vaidyanath, the healer.
Parli to Pune
Today's travel: from Parli Vaijnath to Pune (about 327 km, 6 hrs 30 min). Have an early darshan at Parli Vaijnath before the long drive west to Pune. Rest in the evening or visit Shaniwar Wada and Dagdusheth Ganpati if you have the energy. Overnight stay in Pune.
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An early darshan at Parli Vaijnath before the long drive to Pune.
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Evening free in Pune.
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
Today's travel: from Pune to Bhimashankar (about 111 km, 2 hrs 15 min) and from Bhimashankar to Pune (about 111 km, 2 hrs 15 min). Drive into the Sahyadri forest to Bhimashankar, the Jyotirlinga at the source of the Bhima river. The temple is reached down a flight of steps from the parking area. Walk in the surrounding wildlife sanctuary, home of the Malabar giant squirrel, before returning to Pune. Overnight stay in Pune.
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Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
A Nagara-style temple deep in the Sahyadri forest, where the Bhima river begins.
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Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
The forest around the temple, home to the Indian giant squirrel.
Pune to Bhubaneswar
A relaxed morning in Pune before starting home. Board the train from Pune back to Bhubaneswar (about 1,525 km), and the tour ends.
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 Bhubaneswar
1525 km · ~33h 10m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pune
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 381Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 531Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 681Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 763Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 913Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1063Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1144Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1294Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1444Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhubaneswarBhubaneswar, Odisha
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 Bhubaneswar
1525 km · ~33h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~763 km
~16h 57m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 763)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhubaneswar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bhubaneswar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~763 km
~16h 57m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Arrive in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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 Bhubaneswar
Nearest railway stations: Pune Jn for Pune, Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 29h 20m in total
Change trains at Secunderabad Jn — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 31h 30m in total
Change trains at Simhachalam North — about 2h 1m wait
1 change · 31h 30m in total
Change trains at Simhachalam North — about 2h 1m 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.
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Drive back to Bhubaneswar through the Western Ghats.
Tour Overview
Five of the twelve Jyotirlingas are in Maharashtra: Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath and Bhimashankar. This trip covers all five by road, with Shirdi and the Ellora Caves on the way.
This 6-day, 5-night package starts and ends in Bhubaneswar. The route runs Bhubaneswar → Nashik → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Aundha Nagnath → Parli Vaijnath → Pune → Bhimashankar → Pune → Bhubaneswar, about 4,137 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 5 Jyotirlinga Tour from Bhubaneswar
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
- Kushavarta Kund
- Panchavati, Nashik
- Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
- Ellora Caves
- Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga
- Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga
Inclusions in the Maharashtra 5 Jyotirlinga Tour Package
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bhubaneswar 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 5 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 5 Jyotirlinga Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Bhubaneswar → Nashik → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Aundha Nagnath → Parli Vaijnath → Pune → Bhimashankar → Pune → Bhubaneswar (about 4,137 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 6 days.
Hotels: Treebo Sapphire Studio, Nashik; Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad; 3-star hotel in Parli Vaijnath; Treebo Premium Grand Emerald, Pune, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bhubaneswar. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹66,350 | ₹31,220 | ₹28,310 |
| 33 Persons | ₹54,790 | ₹28,390 | ₹25,370 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹48,460 | ₹25,630 | ₹22,600 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹44,880 | ₹24,390 | ₹21,350 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹38,640 | ₹22,740 | ₹19,640 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Bhubaneswar the drive is about 1,490 km each way, so the cab option adds about 3 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nashik and back from Pune; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
- Kushavarta Kund
- Panchavati, Nashik
- Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
- Ellora Caves
- Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga
- Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
- Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bhubaneswar 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
Things To Do
Wine tasting at Sula Vineyards
Visit Maharashtra’s most famous vineyard, set on the banks of a lake with rolling hills. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery and a tasting of their signature Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Shiraz, with optional cheese platters.
2.5 hours
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: October–March
Route: Bhubaneswar → Nashik → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Aundha Nagnath → Parli Vaijnath → Pune → Bhimashankar → Pune → Bhubaneswar (about 4,137 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 6 days.
Hotels: Treebo Sapphire Studio, Nashik; Treebo Lalaji's Executive, Aurangabad; 3-star hotel in Parli Vaijnath; Treebo Premium Grand Emerald, Pune, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
6 days and 5 nights. It starts from Bhubaneswar on day 1 and you are back in Bhubaneswar on day 6. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bhubaneswar → Nashik → Trimbak → Nashik → Shirdi → Ellora → Aurangabad → Aundha Nagnath → Parli Vaijnath → Pune → Bhimashankar → Pune → Bhubaneswar. That is about 4,137 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹28,310 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹19,640 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 Bhubaneswar and back. By cab from Bhubaneswar the drive is about 1,490 km each way, so the cab option adds about 3 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. 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 6 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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