West India Shaktipeeth Yatra (11N/12D)
A spiritually immersive pilgrimage through the sacred Shakti traditions of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, covering revered temples associated with the legend of Goddess Sati along with powerful Siddha Peeths and ancient Devi shrines of western India.
Day 1 — Arrival in Ahmedabad
You will be picked up from the airport/railway station and transferred to your hotel in Ahmedabad.
Depending on arrival time, explore Sabarmati riverfront and local Gujarati cuisine.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
Day 2 — Ahmedabad to Ambaji
Distance: Approx. 185 km
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Drive towards Ambaji Temple nestled in the Aravalli hills. It is believed that the heart of Goddess Sati fell here, making it one of the holiest Shaktipeeths of western India.
Temple Timings
Opening Time: 7:00 AM
Closing Time: 9:00 PM
Attend the spiritually vibrant evening aarti.
Overnight stay in Ambaji.
Day 3 — Ambaji & Gabbar Hill Exploration
Distance: Approx. 10 km local sightseeing
Travel Time: 30 mins
Morning darshan at Ambaji Temple followed by a visit to Gabbar Hill, considered the original seat of the goddess and associated with the sacred Sri Yantra tradition.
Later return to Ahmedabad.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
Day 4 — Ahmedabad to Pavagadh
Distance: Approx. 150 km
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Proceed to Mahakali Temple situated atop Pavagadh Hill, a UNESCO heritage region. The shrine is traditionally believed to be associated with the right toe of Goddess Sati.
Temple Timings
Opening Time: 5:00 AM
Closing Time: 7:00 PM
Ropeway facilities are available for easier access to the hilltop temple.
Overnight stay in Vadodara/Pavagadh.
Day 5 — Vadodara to Nashik
Distance: Approx. 420 km
Travel Time: 8–9 hrs
Travel towards Nashik in Maharashtra, one of India’s ancient pilgrimage cities situated along the Godavari River.
Overnight stay in Nashik.
Day 6 — Saptashrungi Temple Excursion
Distance: Approx. 80 km one way
Travel Time: 2.5 hrs
Visit Saptashrungi Temple dramatically located amidst seven mountain peaks. The shrine is revered as a powerful manifestation of Goddess Durga and is deeply associated with Devi worship traditions of the Sahyadris.
Temple Timings
Opening Time: 5:30 AM
Closing Time: 8:30 PM
Return to Nashik after darshan.
Overnight stay in Nashik.
Day 7 — Nashik to Tuljapur
Distance: Approx. 330 km
Travel Time: 7 hrs
Drive towards Tulja Bhavani Temple, one of Maharashtra’s most powerful Shakti shrines and the kuldevi of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The goddess is worshipped here in her fierce warrior form.
Temple Timings
Opening Time: 4:00 AM
Closing Time: 10:00 PM
Witness the energetic temple rituals and evening aarti.
Overnight stay in Tuljapur/Solapur.
Day 8 — Tuljapur to Kolhapur
Distance: Approx. 290 km
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Proceed towards Kolhapur, an important center of Shakti worship and Maratha heritage.
Visit Mahalaxmi Temple, also known as Ambabai Temple. The temple is regarded as one of the most spiritually significant Devi shrines in India and a major seat of divine feminine energy.
Temple Timings
Opening Time: 4:00 AM
Closing Time: 10:00 PM
Explore Kolhapur’s traditional markets and heritage areas.
Overnight stay in Kolhapur.
Day 9 — Kolhapur to Mount Abu / Rajasthan
Long-distance travel day
Proceed towards Rajasthan through scenic western Indian landscapes.
Overnight stay in Mount Abu/Udaipur.
Day 10 — Nathdwara & Tripura Sundari Temple, Banswara
Distance: Approx. 280 km
Travel Time: 6–7 hrs
Visit Tripura Sundari Temple, an ancient Shakti shrine dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari, revered in tantric traditions and considered among the highly sacred Devi temples of western India.
Temple Timings
Opening Time: 5:00 AM
Closing Time: 9:00 PM
Continue exploring Rajasthan’s temple heritage and lake regions.
Overnight stay in Udaipur/Banswara.
Day 11 — Karni Mata Temple Excursion
Distance: Approx. 330 km
Travel Time: 6–7 hrs
Visit Karni Mata Temple, the famous temple dedicated to Karni Mata, revered as an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple is renowned for its sacred rats considered auspicious by devotees.
Temple Timings
Opening Time: 4:30 AM
Closing Time: 10:00 PM
Experience the spiritual and desert culture of Rajasthan.
Overnight stay in Bikaner/Jaipur.
Day 12 — Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward journey, concluding the sacred West India Shakti pilgrimage through the deserts, hills, forests and temple towns of western India.