How to Reach Grishneshwar

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Located only at a distance of 2km from the world heritage site of the Eellora caves Grishneshwar is the last of the Dwadasa Jyortilingas – the 12 most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. The temple is located in a village called Verul, which is at a distance of around 20 km from Daulatabad and 29km from Aurangabad.

How to Reach Grishneshwar by Road

Aurangabad is well connected with Mumbai and other cities of Maharashtra and also with Hyderabad by bus. State transport buses from Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad are regularly available for cheap fares.

Distance from Mumbai to Aurangabad is around 368km while distances from Pune, Indore, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad are 235km, 407km, 528km, and 579km respectively. Overnight luxury buses also regularly run between Mumbai and Aurangabad. State transport buses and private taxis from Aurangabad to Grishneshwar are also available.

How to Reach Grishneshwar by Train

The nearest railway station to Grishneshwar is Aurangabad at a distance of 27km. But Aurangabad is not in the main train route, and Manmad Junction is at a distance of 103km and is the nearest railroad on the main train route. Private taxis from Manmad to Grishneshwar are also available.

Direct trains to Aurangabad are also available from Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune and take around 7 to 10 hours. On reaching Aurangabad tourists can travel by bus or private taxis to reach Grishneshwar.

How to Reach Grishneshwar by Air

The nearest domestic airport to Grishneshwar is Aurangabad which is at a distance of 29km from Velur village. Aurangabad is directly connected with major Indian cities by direct flights and direct taxis from Aurangabad airport to Grishneshwar are regularly available. Tourists will also find tourist buses available from the airport to reach Ghrishneshwar temple.

Other Destinations Near Grishneshwar

Ajanta Caves

Ellora Caves

Aurangabad Caves

Aurangabad City

Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary

Melghat Tiger Reserve

Nashik City