12 Jyotirling Yatra in Varanasi

Overview

What this journey is, in one breath.

Highlights

What you'll remember.

• Visit all 12 sacred Jyotirlings across India in a single guided yatra
• Brahmin coordination at every temple for personal sankalp & abhishek
• Hotel stays at temple-town heritage properties wherever possible
• Vegetarian satvik meals throughout the journey
• All flights, trains and AC transfers arranged end-to-end
• Senior Omvity guide for the full route — same face for 8 days

The day, hour by hour

Itinerary.

1. 6:00 AM

   Meeting Point

   Shree Ganesha Palace (Godowlia). Meet your Omvity Guide at the main entrance. A brief introduction and yatra orientation will be conducted.

2. Tryambkeshwar Mahadev Temple

   Dashashwamedh Road. Begin the divine yatra with blessings from Tryambkeshwar, representing the power of the Three-Eyed Lord. Reached by TukTuk.

3. Shri Gauri Kedareshwar Mahadev Temple

   Kedar Ghat. A beautiful riverside temple visited by countless pilgrims. This is believed to mirror the original Kedareshwar of Uttarakhand. TukTuk + Walk.

4. Baijnath Mahadev Temple

   Baijnath, Varanasi. A lesser-known but ancient shrine connected to the healing form of Lord Shiva. Via TukTuk through old city lanes.

5. Shri Ghrideshwar (Rameshwar) Mahadev Temple

   Inside Kamakhya Temple Complex, near Batuk Bhairav. Located within the divine Kamakhya Temple campus, this shrine is revered as the symbolic Rameshwaram of Kashi. Walk through spiritual quarters.

6. Mallikarjun Mahadev Temple

   Sigra-Mahmoorganj Road. This shrine reflects the powerful southern jyotirlinga of Srisailam. Last long TukTuk ride of the journey.

7. Rameshwar Nath Mahadev Temple

   Ramkund, Luxa. Revered as a spiritual twin of Rameshwaram, often visited before heading to Kashi Vishwanath. Walk + short TukTuk drop.

8. Om Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple

   Koyla Bazar. One of the hidden temples in the commercial heart of Kashi. Meditative energy fills this compact shrine. Start of full walking stretch.

9. Maha Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple

   Inside Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir, Maidagin. This temple houses the form of Mahakaal, destroyer of time and death. Deep dive into heritage lanes.

10. Nageshwar Mahadev Temple

    Ramghat. Symbolizing the protector form of Shiva, believed to guard from poison and negativity. Walking by the ghats.

11. Bheemeshwar Mahadev Temple

    Near Manikarnika Ghat. A mysterious and powerful temple where time is said to stop. Associated with karmic endings and liberation. Hidden alley entrance.

12. Somnath Mahadev Temple

    Meer Ghat. Dedicated to the Moon God's redemption, this is a coastal jyotirlinga reimagined in the sacred sands of Varanasi. Peaceful stop before finale.

13. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

    Gate No. 4 Entry. The most revered jyotirlinga – a cosmic endpoint of every pilgrim's desire. End your yatra here with darshan and a moment of silence.

The fine print

What's in. What's out.

Glimpses

From the lanes.

From the journal

Read more before you go.

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Cancellation

Clear ladder. No surprises.

• More than 30 days before — 10% processing fee, full refund of the rest.
• 20 to 29 days before — 50% refund.
• Less than 20 days — no refund, but rescheduling possible subject to availability.

• Bookings between 15 December and 15 January are non-refundable.