Maharashtra
Mumbai, Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar
5 Nights / 6 Days
Mumbai - Lonavala - Mahabaleshwar - Panchgani - Pune
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Package ID 0427Pilgrimage
Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Six days to the three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra: Trimbakeshwar at the source of the Godavari, Grishneshwar by Ellora, and Bhimashankar in the Sahyadri forest.
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Quick facts
In short: Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra is a 5-night, 6-day tour that also covers Mumbai, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Ellora, Bhimashankar and Pune. It starts in Mumbai and ends in Pune. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0427
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Places
- Mumbai, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Ellora, Bhimashankar, Pune
- Starts
- Mumbai
- Ends
- Pune
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0427
- Tour
- Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Destination
- Maharashtra
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Monuments and temples set their own timings; Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays. Ferries, boats, entry fees and special darshan passes are paid locally. Ghat roads are slow in the monsoon. Stays near Bhimashankar are simple; on Mondays and at Mahashivratri the queues are long.
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Day 1 — Mumbai to Nashik
Our representative meets you at Mumbai airport or station for the drive up the Kasara ghat to Nashik (about 170 km, 4 hours). Evening aarti at the Ramkund in Panchavati. Overnight stay in Nashik.
Overnight: Nashik
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Day 2 — Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
Early darshan at the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga below Brahmagiri, the source of the Godavari (about 28 km), then the Kalaram temple and the Sita Gufa in Nashik. Overnight stay in Nashik.
Overnight: Nashik
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Day 3 — Nashik to Grishneshwar
Drive to Grishneshwar (about 200 km), the smallest of the twelve Jyotirlingas, built by Ahilyabai Holkar in red stone. Visit the Ellora caves next door if it is not a Tuesday (entry paid locally). Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
Overnight: Aurangabad
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Day 4 — Aurangabad to Bhimashankar
A long drive south to Bhimashankar in the Sahyadri forest (about 260 km, 6–7 hours), source of the Bhima river. Evening darshan at the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, set in a wildlife sanctuary of the giant Malabar squirrel. Overnight stay near Bhimashankar (simple stays).
Overnight: Bhimashankar
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Day 5 — Bhimashankar to Pune
After an early darshan, drive down to Pune (about 110 km). In the afternoon, visit the Dagdusheth Ganpati temple and the Shaniwar Wada. Overnight stay in Pune.
Overnight: Pune
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Day 6 — Departure from Pune
After breakfast, darshan at the Kasba Ganpati, Pune's guardian deity, then the transfer to Pune airport or station for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Nashik → Aurangabad → Bhimashankar → Pune
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Nashik | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Aurangabad | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 4 | Bhimashankar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 5 | Pune | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra?
For this 5-night tour of Nashik, Aurangabad, Bhimashankar and Pune:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra cover?
The route is Nashik → Aurangabad → Bhimashankar → Pune. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Nashik, 1 night in Aurangabad, 1 night in Bhimashankar and 1 night in Pune.
How long is the Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra, and where does it start and end?
5 nights and 6 days (5 Nights / 6 Days). It starts in Mumbai (Day 1: Mumbai to Nashik) and ends in Pune (Day 6: Departure from Pune).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra?
No. The Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra starts in Mumbai and ends in Pune, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Nashik, Aurangabad, Bhimashankar and Pune. This applies to all 5 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Nashik, Aurangabad, Bhimashankar and Pune each morning after an overnight stay, so 5 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 6). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Three Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 5-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Nashik, Aurangabad and Bhimashankar, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Maharashtra trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Maharashtra trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing as specified. Ferries to Elephanta and Sindhudurg, safaris and boats are paid locally; flights or trains (including the Konkan Railway) are quoted separately.
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