NTP Jyotirlinga tour is not just visiting the destinations across India but also a complete spiritual tour that enlightens your spiritual aura and connects you to yourself and almighty. This complete 12 Jyotirlinga trailing tour is quite long by flight and trains. Planning this tour is a little stressed out process as it involves ensuring right connectivity from the ex-journey sector like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Delhi and many more along with essential logistics and other intricate details. With NTP experience and expertise you can complete the serene long journey with all the comfort and hassle free. The Jyotirlinga cosmic connection is jotted as follows.

 

Jyotirlinga’s Importance & Zodiac Connections
Jyotirlingas	Importance	Zodiac Connections
Mallikarjuna (Andhra Pradesh	Showcase the union of Shiva and Shakti	Taurus
Somnath (Gujarat)	Represents Shiva’s eternal power	Aries
Mahakaleshwar (Madhya Pradesh)	Shiva as the Supreme power of time and death	Gemini
Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh)	Symbolizes the sacred sound of Om	Cancer
Kashi Vishwanath (Uttar Pradesh)	The temporal seat of the holy city of Kashi	Libra
Nageshwar (Gujarat)	Superimo as the savior from poisons	Capricorn
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand)	The divine abode of Shiva in the Himalayas	Leo
Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu)	Linked with Lord Rama’s Prayers to Shiva	Aquarius
Bhimashankar (Maharashtra)	Shiva’s win over the demon Tripurasura	Virgo
Grishneshwar (Maharashtra)	Jyotilinga as the God of family blessings	Pisces
Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra)	Birth of the eternal goddess Godavari River	Scorpio
Vaidyanath (Jharkhand)	Focused as the healer of ailments	Sagittarius

 

Planning this Spiritual 12 Jyotirlinga long Journey in one trip

 

How to Plan Your 12 Jyotirlinga Pilgrimage?

 

This tour is quite long and involves a lot of planning with the time, logistics and money. So you may plan your tour with a few steps that helps in completing the trailing circuit of Jyotirlinga of India.

 

Point 1: Plan How Many Jyotirlingas you intend /plan to visit in one tour

 

Once you are prepared with the duration and time, understand the circuit locations in order to better plan the program

- North & East Circuit: Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, Vaidyanath.

- Southern Circuit: Rameshwaram & Mallikarjuna

- West & Central Circuit: Nageshwar, Somnath, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Bhimashankar.

 So, you may choose the route that best matches with time, budget and interest.

 

Point 2: Work on the Budget

 

HERE you choice to Visit to Jyotirlinga is decided, now you may work on your budget .Focus of 3 most important points

-               Mode of Transport (intercity and domestic)

-               Stay  

-               Meals

Therefore, by now the overall Budget is worked out and region is decided – there is one major Key point that helps with cost cutting i.e., “Advance pre - purchase Jyotirlinga offer” as this way we are able to reduce the cost and positively plan for a timely comfortable tour booking.

 

Point 3: Structure an appropriate season and good time to travel

 

NTP Jyotirlinga tour is a year round yatra plan except Kedarnath (where Peeth / God seat is ay kedarnath for summers and shift to Ukhimath during the winters)

 

Season & Weather to plan for the tour

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Summer (March to May): Summers season in India is really a task to manage due to high temperatures, but if we plan appropriately we can access these shrines.

Winter (October to February): This pleasant and an ideal season for all the places of Jyotielinga.

 

Festivals

 

Maha Shivratri (February/March): A beautiful time to visit any Jyotirlinga, as the celebrations add a divine energy to your spiritual location.

Shravan (July–August): Supposed to be the holiest month for Shiva devotees, planning your trip is spiritually fulfilling.

 

Step 4: Plan your Practical Baggage

 

Finally it comes to Baggage planning! For sure meticulous planning for the packing is the key to making the most of your tour. So now you must be thinking what to carry – please plan as follows:

Comfortable cotton clothes, especially covered clothes for temple visits.

• A shawl or scarf to cover your head and shoulders in temples.
• Weather-considerate gear: Woolen jackets for Kedarnath and raincoats for rainy season travel.
• Flask water bottles (hot/cold water) and snacks for long journeys.
• ID proofs for stay check-ins and temple entries & check post en route the tour.
• Power bank, Camera, a portable charger and torch.

 

> Important tips to keep in mind

 

Plan judiciously your travel plans: Map your route and bookings, since some of the prime temples and sightseeing are in the remote locations with minimum connectivity  

• Respect local culture and traditions: Dress modestly and follow local customs.
• Ensure you are prepared: Wear comfortable footwear, carry essentials, and drink enough liquid.
• Avoid crowds: Go during the off-peak hours for a peaceful holiday.
• Stay alert: Cautious of the touts and scams, focus on approved routes.
• Look for the local: While on tour try authentic cuisines and shopping to enhance the tour interest.
• Carry cash: Temples and services might be in remote areas and there they do not accept digital payment, so better carry loose cash of various denominations
• Speak to locals: Communicate with the temple priests or devotees for better understanding of the history, rituals and important concerns