Visit the respective yatra page for details on

• Itinerary
• Mode of transportation,
• List of places
• Yatra Packages

• Charges for train journey
• Meals during train journey
• Journey charges for deluxe, 2×2 push back seat vehicle
• Twin / Triple shared rooms
• All satvik meals
• RO filtered water for refilling

• Up and down airfare (If any)
• Porterage / Hamali charges throughout the yatra
• Local conveyances at all places
• Charges for any pooja, special darshan, shradha/kshetra vidhi
• Boat charges at all places
• Anything that is not listed under ‘Includes’.

This is an economy class yatra. It means…

• Ground journey is in a non A.C deluxe vehicle. (Bus or Force Traveler)
• Standard non air-conditioned rooms for stay
• No bed tea/coffee is offered
• No room service is provided
• No laundry service is provided

The five Jyotirlinga Kshetras in Maharashtra are located in different directions. Each Kshetra is geographically situated in a different environment. Nashik and Bhimashankar are in the western part of the state, Parali in the east, and Aundha and Ghrishneshwar in the northeast.

Bhimashankar and Tryambakeshwar are temples situated on the Sahyadri Mountains. Other temples and tourist spots here are also on the hills. To reach Saptashrungi Devi Temple, one has to go by cable car. The roads to this place are not direct; they are winding hill roads. Travelers may experience dizziness or vomiting while traveling. However, if proper precautions are taken, there will be no problems.

The weather in both these towns is pleasant. In summer, the temperature reaches 30 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is heavy during the monsoon. In winter, the temperature drops to 10 degrees Celsius. Winter here is from October to February.

Parali, Aundh, and Ghrishneshwar are also in the Sahyadri range but are situated on flat land. Cold and rain do not affect these places much, but they are towns with intense heat.

During summer pilgrimages, one should be careful while traveling in the towns and drink only purified water.

Train journey is planned with sufficient breaks where ever it is required. Seats in trains are allotted by Indian Railways as per their rules. It is always better to book the seat well in advance to avail berths of your choice. But kindly be informed that we do not give any guarantee of getting lower berths as it is not in any individuals control.

We hire 3rd party buses for this yatra. These coaches are equipped with 2×2 push back seats fixed on elevated body. Screens will be provided on every window. Chambers are provided in the lower portion of the bus for placing heavy luggage units.

Seats will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. Requests for change in the seat(s) in any part of the journey are not entertained. Mutual exchange of seat with other passengers may be done solely on each other’s responsibility.

Caution: Since this is only a 10-day tour, excessive baggage would not be required. As luggage compartments are provided in the bus, there will be no luggage porterage vehicle arranged. Paid porting service from the room to bus is available at the rate of Rs. 50 per bag. So, bring only as much as you can port on your own.

Overhead space should be shared equally by every Yatri. Yatris should use the space only concerned to their seats. Handbags and essential materials can be placed on the overhead cupboard. Bigger bags are to be placed in the luggage compartment of the respective bus.

We book rooms in the proximity of various dharmashalas during our yatra. Yatris are provided with simple, neat and comfortable rooms with necessary amenities. However, considering the duration of the stay, we accommodate yatris in neat and decent common stay at some places.

Special Note: Dharmashalas provide rooms in various floors depending up on the rush. We put our efforts to get rooms at a comfortable reach; however, we may not get all the rooms on the same floor. In such cases, ground floor rooms are allotted as under

First priority will be given to elderly yatris

If all yatris are elders, then rooms will be allotted according to the booking order of yatra seats.

Yatris are requested not to put pressure on the Guide for selective rooms.

At many places Check in is allowed only after 10:00 AM. But due to railway timings we reach to many places before 8:00 AM. At such times yatris are to cooperate with us till the rooms are allotted. As an option yatris may take bath at available amenities and procced for Darshana. This can save a good amount of time in taking Darshana.

We have our own kitchen team. We provide only satvik meals during yatra. No hotel-baked food is served for yatris. We do not use onion or garlic in the food. In the afternoon, teertha prasada will be served after devara pooja is done.

Generally, food will be served at regular timings, but this timing may vary during long journey.

Fuel used for cooking is LPG

Notes on meals system:

• All are requested to adhere to the tradition of Vedic meals system.
• Observe madi & mailige properly because there are several orthodox couples travelling with us. Let us ensure mutual comfort.
• A separate batch will be made for Madi Pankti. Others are requested to cooperate at such times.
• We request men not to wear shirt, color lungis or Bermuda shorts when lunch/dinner is served. Wear clean white attire.
• Do not throw tea/coffee cups in any open areas. Drop them in the garbage bag only.
• At some places we may provide teertha prasada at Rayara Matha / Palimaru Matha. All are requested to adhere to the rules instituted by those respective organisations.

For yatris performing Kshetra Vidhi, arrangements will be made at Tryambakeshvar. Our Acharya will guide us during this program. Prices of shradha varies from places to place. An amount of Rs. 2000.00 (max) may be charged for this . Offering extra dakshine or tips is up to the yatri.

• Photo ID card
• A thick shawl for journey time
• Sweater and Monkey Cap
• A steel plate for dining
• A steel tumbler
• A thermos flask to carry hot water

Time maintenance plays vital role in a successful yatra. Yatris are requested to pay attention to the schedule fixed by the Chief Guide. Ask him directly if you have any concerns to be attended.

Caution:

Delays would cause inconvenience to fellow travelers. Besides, it could also adversely affect the rest of the schedule. Thus, the vehicle will not wait at any places beyond 15 minutes of scheduled departure. It will proceed towards next place without giving any extra caution. Yatris are requested to note this and abide accordingly.

• Do not leave the group without giving any notice to the Chief Guide.
• Do not get down from the bus unless it is a stop for the rest room usage.
• Don’t get scattered immediately after alighting from the bus. Listen to what your guide says.
• Do not leave the group on your own. Every yatri should maintain a close distance with the team.
• Board the bus at all the places at correct time. Delay in reporting time at yatra places is not entertained. Yatra will wait only for 10 mins of scheduled departures.
• Be responsible while using the toilets and washrooms at public places.
• Be cooperative by adhering to the time schedule devised by the Chief Guide.
• Be cordial to fellow pilgrims and enjoy the pilgrimage.
• vasudevayatra.in is not responsible for yatris’ personal differences or disputes.
• Do not bring hefty suitcases. Make individual bags so that the weight is shared by individuals.
• Do not carry any valuables on this tour. vasudevayatra.in does not take responsibility for your belongings.
• During darshana, there could be larger crowds at some places. Darshana will be as per the regular temple system in place.
• Desirous pilgrims may have special quick darshana by availing such tickets at their own cost.
• vasudevayatra.in holds authority to make modest changes in the schedule if and when required. Yatris are requested to cooperate if encountered by such an eventuality.
• Any illegal activity is liable for punishment by the local laws.
• The yatra manager holds the rights to deboard any yatri who does not follow yatra harmony.

Since there are many third-party services involved in this package, there is no 100% cancellation available for this yatra. However, seats may be transferred to others on your own discretion. Such substitute yatris should submit their details through yatra reservation form. Also, they should arrange for their train/air tickets on their own effort.

1. Refund when a yatri cancels the ticket

Please refer to the Pancha Jyotirlinga Yatra page to know your Cancellation Cut off dates.

2. What if yatra cancelled due to situations beyond our control.

If the Railway Department cancels the train for any reason at any stage of the journey, we will try our best to make an alternative arrangement for the next leg of the journey. But if this is not possible practically, then we may have to cancel the yatra. In such case we cannot refund yatra fees.

If the train we are traveling is running late or reaches the destination late or if we are unable to catch next booked train, we will try to make alternative arrangements. If this is not possible, further journeys may have to be cancelled. At such cases Yatra fee is not refundable.

No refunds are made if yatra is cancelled due to wars or bandhs or strikes or riots or natural calamities and any situation which is beyond our control.

3. Refunds when yatra is cancelled by Vasudevayatra.in

Yatra may be cancelled by vasudevayatra.in when the requirement of minimum number of yatris is not met. Such cancellation will be informed to booked yatris well in advance and 100% refunds are made.

You agree to assume risks connected with the journey and agree to accept the terms and conditions of this yatra as described in this document. vasudevayatra.in is not responsible for any physical and mental damages or illness or loss of life caused by accidents, unpredictable circumstances like bandh, hartal, rasta roko, train or flight delay, all sorts of pandemic, all sorts of natural hazards and aspects beyond our control. You agree not to hold vasudevayatra.in, its agents and staff responsible for the above-mentioned factors.

Vasudevayatra.in puts honest efforts in extending its cooperation on humanitarian basis during any mishaps; however, neither financial nor medical responsibility against such incidents are taken. Yatris should handle such cases on their own cost.

Vasudevayatra.in can make changes in yatra schedule during inevitable circumstances.

Special Note: Yatra may halt for safety reasons during bad weather conditions. At such times, yatris will have to bear extra expenditure for boarding and lodging for those effective days and applicable charges for return journey.

Barring your personal contact number, all other details furnished by you (emergency contact number, aadhaar number, email id and postal address ) will be deleted after the tour. We do not share any of the numbers with any third parties. If you wish, we will send details of all our future tours to your personal contact number. However, if you are uncomfortable with this, you may decline to avail such information.

Yatris, please do not ask for fellow yatri’s contact numbers with us.