12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package Guide
Planning a Jyotirlinga darshan? Here's a clear guide to all twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, with locations — and how to plan the Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar) leg with Shri Nath Palace as your base.
What is a 12 Jyotirlinga tour?
A 12 Jyotirlinga tour package takes devotees on darshan to the twelve holiest shrines of Lord Shiva. A jyotirlinga means a "pillar of light" — sites where, according to scripture, Shiva manifested as a fiery column of light. Completing the darshan of all twelve Jyotirlingas is considered one of the most meritorious pilgrimages in Hinduism.
The twelve are spread right across India, so a full circuit is a substantial journey. Many pilgrims cover them region by region — and the eastern jewel of the circuit is Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
The 12 Jyotirlingas and their locations
| # | Jyotirlinga | Presiding form | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnath | Somnath | Prabhas Patan, Gujarat |
| 2 | Mallikarjuna | Mallikarjuna Swamy | Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Mahakaleshwar | Mahakaleshwar | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh |
| 4 | Omkareshwar | Omkareshwar | Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh |
| 5 | Kedarnath | Kedarnath | Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand |
| 6 | Bhimashankar | Bhimashankar | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 7 | Kashi Vishwanath | Vishwanath | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | Trimbakeshwar | Trimbakeshwar | Nashik, Maharashtra |
| 9 | Baidyanath (Babadham) | Baba Baidyanath | Deoghar, Jharkhand |
| 10 | Nageshwar | Nageshwar | Dwarka, Gujarat |
| 11 | Rameshwaram | Ramanathaswamy | Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu |
| 12 | Grishneshwar | Grishneshwar | Ellora, Maharashtra |
Order follows the traditional Dvadasa Jyotirlinga stotram; some listings vary slightly.
Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar — the eastern Jyotirlinga
Among the twelve, Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand is the great Shiva shrine of eastern India. Also lovingly called Babadham, it draws enormous crowds during the Shravani Mela, when kanwariyas carry Ganga jal on foot from Sultanganj. Its accessibility has improved dramatically with the new Deoghar Airport (DGH) and the well-connected Jasidih railhead, making the Baidyanath leg one of the easiest to slot into a wider Jyotirlinga journey.
Deoghar as your base for the Baidyanath leg
Whether you're doing all twelve or focusing on the eastern shrines, Deoghar makes an ideal base. From here you can complete Baidyanath darshan comfortably and add nearby Basukinath Dham (~45 km) and other attractions. Shri Nath Palace sits just 1.5 km from the temple, with clean AC & non-AC rooms, a satvik pure-veg kitchen and 24×7 front desk — everything a pilgrim family needs.
While we don't sell all-India tour packages, our travel desk can help arrange local darshan and taxi hire so your Deoghar days run smoothly. To plan your Baidyanath leg and book a room near the temple, call +91 98915 30244 or explore hotels near Baidyanath temple.
Useful add-ons around the Baidyanath leg
If Deoghar is one stop in a wider Jyotirlinga or eastern-India pilgrimage, keep at least one extra day for nearby spiritual sites. These are the local extensions guests most often ask about:
Basukinath Dham
The most natural add-on after Baidyanath darshan. Many pilgrims believe the Deoghar Shiva pilgrimage is complete only after offering prayers at Basukinath too.
Sultanganj & Ajgaivinath
The traditional Kanwar route begins at Sultanganj, where devotees collect Ganga jal before walking to Baidyanath Dham for jalabhishek.
Trikut Pahar & Tapovan
Hill, cave and temple stops that make the Deoghar leg feel more complete, especially on a two-day stay.
Tarapith or Parasnath
Longer regional extensions for devotees adding Shakti or Jain pilgrimage sites to an eastern-India spiritual circuit.
Tips for planning your Jyotirlinga darshan
- Group the shrines by region — Baidyanath pairs naturally with Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi for an eastern-India trip.
- Allow buffer time at hill shrines like Kedarnath, which are seasonal and weather-dependent.
- Book accommodation near each temple to save time on early-morning darshan.
- Carry comfortable footwear and light cotton clothing; many shrines involve queues and walking.
- For the Baidyanath leg, plan around the Shravani Mela if you want the festive atmosphere — but expect very large crowds.