5 Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra – Temple Locations, Travel Guide & Cab Booking

Maharashtra proudly hosts 5 of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India — sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva that draw lakhs of devotees every year. If you're planning a Jyotirlinga yatra in Maharashtra, most travelers start their journey from Pune or Mumbai, the two best-connected cities for this pilgrimage circuit. Below is everything you need — the temples, their significance, how to reach them, and how Pravasi Cab makes the entire trip stress-free with a dedicated driver-cab package.

5 Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra & Their Significance

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Set deep in the Sahyadri hills near Pune, Bhimashankar is also the origin of the Bhima river and sits inside a wildlife sanctuary — a temple visit that doubles as a scenic hill drive.

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

Located near Nashik at the base of Brahmagiri, from where the Godavari river originates. Famous for its unique three-faced lingam representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

The last of the 12 Jyotirlingas, right beside the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora Caves — easy to combine sightseeing with darshan in one trip.

Vaijnath Jyotirlinga (Parli)

Located in Beed district, Vaijnath is believed to be a healing shrine — devotees pray here for good health and recovery from illness.

Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga

One of the oldest and largest Shiva temples in Maharashtra, located in Hingoli district, believed to date back to the Mahabharata era.

Airport & Railway Connectivity

Most pilgrims fly or take a train into Pune or Mumbai and then travel by road to cover all 5 Jyotirlingas. Here's how each city connects:

Plan Your Jyotirlinga Yatra with Pravasi Cab

Pravasi Cab offers dedicated driver-with-cab Jyotirlinga tour packages, so you don't have to worry about routes, halts, or driving fatigue on long pilgrimage stretches:

• From Pune — covers all 5 Jyotirlingas in 2 to 4 days
• From Mumbai — covers all 5 Jyotirlingas in 3 to 5 days
• Comfortable AC cabs (Sedan, Ertiga, Innova, Crysta) with an experienced, route-familiar driver
• Flexible plans — choose the 3-Jyotirlinga fast route or the full 5-Jyotirlinga circuit

Check the detailed day-wise itinerary, distance, halts, and vehicle-wise pricing on our dedicated package pages:

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many Jyotirlingas are there in Maharashtra?

There are 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra — Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Vaijnath (Parli) and Aundha Nagnath.

2. Which is the best starting point — Pune or Mumbai?

Pune is slightly closer to Bhimashankar and Trimbakeshwar, so a Pune-based trip is usually 1 day shorter than starting from Mumbai.

3. Can I cover all 5 Jyotirlingas in one trip?

Yes — Pravasi Cab's 4-day package from Pune and 5-day package from Mumbai are designed to cover all 5 shrines comfortably.

4. What if I only want to visit 3 Jyotirlingas?

Our 3-Jyotirlinga package (Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar) is a shorter, faster circuit — 2-3 days from Pune, 3-4 days from Mumbai.

5. What cab options are available for the yatra?

Sedan, Ertiga, Innova and Crysta — all AC, with driver allowance, fuel and tolls included as per the outstation fare card.