Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
Grishneshwar, close to the Ellora Caves near Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), is traditionally listed as the last of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is a compact, easily visited temple.
Significance
Its proximity to the Ellora Caves — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — makes Grishneshwar a natural stop on any Aurangabad heritage itinerary.
How to Reach
Grishneshwar is about 2.5–3 hours by road from Shirdi via Aurangabad, and sits close enough to Ellora to visit both in the same outing.
Best Time to Visit
October to March.
Suggested Duration
Half a day, easily combined with Ellora Caves.
Nearby Attractions
- Ellora Caves
- Daulatabad Fort
- Bibi Ka Maqbara
Related Packages
Shirdi to Aurangabad Tour
A 2-day plan covering Aurangabad's heritage sites — Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga — usually paired with Ajanta or Ellora.
Shirdi to Ajanta & Ellora Caves Tour
A 3-day heritage circuit covering both UNESCO World Heritage cave complexes at Ajanta and Ellora, plus Aurangabad's city sites.
Maharashtra Five Jyotirlinga Darshan Tour
A multi-day circuit covering all five Jyotirlingas located within Maharashtra, starting and ending in Shirdi.