Best of Maharashtra Tour

Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Lonavala - Matheran - Nasik - Trimbakeshwar - Shanisinghnapur - Aurangabad - Pune - Mumbai


1 Day: Arrival Mumbai

Meeting and assistance on arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai and escort you by a private car and transfer to the South Mumbai hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized. You will be briefed about the tour and services. After relaxation if time permit visit Iskcon Temple: dedicated to Lord Krishna, The architectural splendour of the ISKCON Temple is adorned with murals and sculptures. Also visiting the Juhu Chowpatty, nearby to the temple, one of the famous beach of Mumbai at Juhu. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.
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02 Mumbai

Today morning after breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Mumbai with a drive to Gateway of India and from here cruise by motorboats to Elephanta Caves. A flight of 100 steps takes you to the top of the hill where it is set. The caves houses large pillars that seem to hold the ceiling, which is made, have crossbeams. The picturesque presentations of the 9 marvelous sculptured panels, set on the walls are awe-inspiring. The most famous of the panels is the Trimurthi, or triple-headed Shiva, where the God is depicted as the destroyer, the preserver and the creator. Later in the afternoon cruise back to Gateway of India, one can have lunch at the hotel or other several good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar serving continental cuisines.


03 Day: Mumbai – Lonavala (120 kms: 4 hrs)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Lonavala, The Ultimate Tourist Destination. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. After rest and relaxation evening is free to enjoy the local weather of the hill station. Overnight at the hotel.


04 Day: Lonavala

After breakfast Day free to explore the beautiful surroundings of Lonavala and Khandala (10 kms from Lonavala). Khandala is smaller than Lonavala and relatively calmer. It is known to be the pride of the Sahyadri Mountains. Beautiful waterfall amidst green environment is really splendid to see. Today visiting various eco points Lonavala Lake, which is panoramic during the Monsoon season, built in 1876, at Khandala Ghat you can visit to Amrutanjan point very famous picturesque spot a bird’s eyes view of entire mountain range and valley and Dukes Nose. Visiting also Bushi dam, which is one of the fabulous spot. Visiting local market to enjoy local food and shopping of famous “Chikki” Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.
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05 Day: Lonavala Matheran (108 kms: 3 hrs)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Matheran. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later take a sightseeing tour of Matheran visiting the famous Echo Point, Charlotte Lake, Alexander Point, King George Point, Monkey Point, Honeymoon Hill, Lords Point, One-tree Hill. In the evening visit the Sunset/Porcupine Point, this point is famous for its views of the setting sun. This point offer views of a dark forest below. Overnight at the hotel.


06 Day: Matheran Nasik (100 kms: 3 hrs)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Nashik. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later explore the holy city visiting; the ornamental Sunder Narayan Temple is rich in carvings and domed porticoes. the Kapaleeswara Temple, The Kapaleeswara Temple, Rameshwar or Naro Shankar Temple with its white marble structure is the richest and the most elaborate., Balaji Temple built on the confluence of the Godavari and the Saraswati (a mythical river that flows underground) houses copper images of Balaji, Kala Ram Temple, the city's holiest temple with black stone deities of Rama, Sita and Lakshman, Ram Kund (pool) said to have been used by Rama and Sita during their exile. Its holy water is believed to provide moksha (liberation of the soul). More interestingly, the water has the ability to dissolve bones and the remains of famous Indians have ended up here. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
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07 Day: Nasik Trimbakeshwar Shirdi (110 kms: 2 -3 hrs)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Shirdi, Enroute stop over at Trimbakeshwar(30 kms from Nasik) is famous for the Trimbakeshwar Temple and as the source of the Godavari River. Trimbakeshwar enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to Shiva and this one is considered to be the main jyotirlinga. After darshan and prayers continue drive to Shirdi, upon arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxationand visit one of holiest temple in Maharashtra, “The Temple of Sai Baba of Shirdi". Spend your day at the sacred atmosphere of Shirdi. Roam around in the spiritual atmosphere. Overnight at Shirdi.
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08 Day: Shirdi Shanisinghnapur - Aurangabad (150 kms: 2- 3 hrs)

Today early morning you may opt to attend the morning Aarti at Sai Baba Temple. Later return to the hotel and after breakfast, check out and take an excursion to Shanisinghnapur 70 kms from Shirdi, after performing pooja and rituals to Lord Shani; this is one of the most popular places of God Shani, this is one of unique town where all the houses are kept without any lock, because no one can stole anything because of blessing of Lord Shani. After sightseeing drive to Aurangabad, upon arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation take a short sightseeing tour of the Aurangabad city, visiting: Bibi ka Maqbara built by Azam Shah in 1678, the Bibi ka Maqbara is a son's loving tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia Durrani: Panchakki - An engineering feat of the time is the Panchakki, or the water mill built by Malik Ambar in 1695. The water, channeled from a spring on a distant hill was used to power the flourmill and grind grain for the pilgrims. Overnight at the hotel.
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09 Day: Aurangabad Ajanta (105 kms: 2 hrs)

After breakfast for excursion to famous Ajanta caves. Ajanta is one of the few historical and architectural marvels of India. Recognized as the World Heritage Site today, it was discovered during the 19th century by a group of British officers who were on a tiger hunt. The Ajanta group of caves, located deep within the Sahyadri hills above the Waghora, depicts the story of Buddhism that prevailed here during 200 BC to 650 AD. Ajanta’s wondrous cave temples are cut into the rocky sides of a dramatic crescent-shaped gorge, at the head of which is a waterfall that drops over the mountain rim in a series of seven steps to a pool far below –deep inside the mountain are the Buddhist chaitya – vihara prayer and monastery caves. They cover a span of 800 years where under the royal patronage of ruling dynasties, professional artists helped Buddhist monks to create magnificent murals narrating the story of Buddha in his cycle of incarnations, while simultaneously creating a painted record of the panorama of life in ancient India. Etched and painted in mineral dyes, the paintings have a languorous stylized beauty and magical eloquence. Overnight at the hotel.


10 Day: Aurangabad Ellora Pune (226 kms: 6 hrs)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Pune. Enroute take a sight seeing tour of Ellora, one of the highly visited World heritage sites of India. It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD. The temples of Ellora are dedicated to Brahmanism, Jainism, and Buddhism. A particular interest are the architectural marvel of the monolithic Kailasa Temple, the Buddhist Vishvakarma Chaitya and Vihara, the famous Jain cave number 32 famous for a magnificent Yakshi statue and ceiling paintings. It also has some of the excellent stonework depicting the legends related to Lord Shiva. Later drive to Pune. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
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11 Day: Pune

After breakfast, take sightseeing tour of the city visiting Lal Deval (Synagogue) The red-brick-and-stone structure built in the English Gothic style, The Osho International Commune is in Koregaon Park, attracting thousands of foreigners wishing to take part in the meditation courses organized by the Ashram. Aga Khan Palace True to its name this place boasts of Italianate arches and spacious lawns, Shindyanchi Chhatri, amongst the architectural prides of Pune, the memorial to the great warrior Mahadji Shinde, Pataleshwar Cave Temples lies in the heart of the city, at Shivaji Nagar . This 8th century rock-cut temple, hewn from a massive single rock, has huge pillars, a Shiva shrine and a Nandi bull. Kesari Wada, Museum of Arthropoda, museum of Natural History. Vishrambaug Wada was a three storied mansion of the Peshwas. Kirti Mandir - a museum of historical glory with antique material. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is housed in a quaint Rajasthani-style building, Saras Baug. After visit return to the hotel for overnight stay.


12 Day: Pune Mumbai (170 kms: 4 hrs) Hometown (By Air)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the airport to board your flight to hometown. Tour concludes here with happy memories.
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