Mumbai to Grishneshwar Temple
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Overview
Grishneshwar near Ellora is the last of the 12 Jyotirlingas, built by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century in red stone. Located just 1 km from the Ellora Caves, it combines spiritual pilgrimage with UNESCO heritage exploration. The drive from Mumbai to Grishneshwar Temple covers 350 km and typically takes around 6-7 hours via NH 44 via Pune and Aurangabad, passing through scenic landscapes. Book a comfortable cab from Mumbai to Grishneshwar Temple with Miles Tours — one-way and round-trip options available 24/7 with professional drivers.
NH 44 via Pune and Aurangabad MaharashtraHistory & Significance
The Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga is mentioned in the Shiva Purana and has been a sacred site for centuries. The current temple was built in red stone by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in the 18th century, replacing an older structure destroyed during medieval invasions. Ahilyabai, one of India's most revered queen-builders, also renovated temples at Varanasi, Somnath, and other Jyotirlinga sites. The temple's proximity to the Ellora Caves makes it a unique convergence of living worship and ancient rock-cut heritage.
Distance & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Grishneshwar Temple
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹8,450 Flat 15% OFF | ₹9,900 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹9,550 Flat 15% OFF | ₹11,250 |
| Innova | 7 | ₹9,550 Flat 15% OFF | ₹11,250 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹11,250 Flat 15% OFF | ₹13,200 |
| Innova Hycross | 7 | ₹15,750 Flat 15% OFF | ₹18,500 |
Estimated for 330 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Route Highlights
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga — the 12th and last of India's sacred Jyotirlinga temples, built in distinctive red stone
- Queen Ahilyabai Holkar Architecture — the 18th-century temple showcases the Holkar dynasty's refined building style
- Ellora Caves (1 km) — 34 UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut caves spanning Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions
- Kailasa Temple at Ellora — the world's largest monolithic rock-cut structure, carved from a single basalt cliff
- Shivlinga Darshan — the inner sanctum houses a naturally formed Shiva lingam in a deeply atmospheric setting
Places to Visit in Grishneshwar Temple
Grishneshwar Temple
The 12th Jyotirlinga temple built in red stone by Ahilyabai Holkar, featuring a Nagara-style shikhara and a deeply revered Shiva lingam in the inner sanctum visited by thousands of pilgrims daily.
Ellora Caves
A UNESCO World Heritage complex of 34 rock-cut caves just 1 km from the temple, spanning Buddhist (caves 1-12), Hindu (caves 13-29), and Jain (caves 30-34) traditions carved between the 6th and 11th centuries.
Kailasa Temple (Ellora Cave 16)
The crown jewel of Ellora — a massive temple carved top-down from a single basalt rock face, representing Mount Kailash, considered the most remarkable rock-cut monument in the world.
Sunheri Mahal
A small palace near the temple complex that served as a rest house for pilgrims during the Holkar era, now a heritage structure with remnants of original painted ceilings.
Bhadra Maruti Temple
A unique Hanuman temple in nearby Khuldabad where the deity is depicted in a sleeping posture — one of only three such temples in India and a popular addition to the Grishneshwar pilgrimage.
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