Best of Maharashtra

Day 1 – Mumbai
Upon arrival at Mumbai airport meet our representative, who will assist you to transfer you to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities in the hotel.  Rest of the day relax in the hotel.  Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 2 – Mumbai
Today morning after breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Mumbai.  Visit the Gateway of India, constructed by King George V and Queen Mary.  Elephanta caves are located at the coast of Arabian Sea. Elephanta  island is a quiet and beautiful island.  One of the main attractions of this cave is the three-headed Shiva sculpture. Visit the Prince of Wales museum, this museum is a symbol of Indo-Saracenic architectural style.  In the museum you will find the collection of ancient items, Buddhist sculpture, weaponry and many more. Also visit Hanging Gardens, the most popular tourist spot in Mumbai.   This garden is dedicated to its barrister Pherozeshah Mehta.  Jain temple is very beautiful temple. In the evening visit Marine Drive.  This is also called as Queen’s Necklace. Evening return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3 : Mumbai –Lonavala
After breakfast a drive to Lonavala,  85 kms by road from Mumbai.  You can see the beautiful landscapes.  Enjoy the trekking.  Visit Karla and Bhaja caves at Lonavala. The Bhaja caves consist of 14 stupas and 18 caves. Karla caves  have been  built by Buddhist monks.  Return back to Mumbai and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 4:  Lonavala – Khandala
In the morning after breakfast  proceed to Khandala,  one of the most popular tourist place in Maharashtra.  You can visit the Bhushilake, which is located in Khandala.  The place is calm and peaceful with crystal clear water.  You will enjoy the environment. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 5: Khandala – Matheran
Today morning after breakfast drive to Matheran.  Matheran is at a height of above 800m above sea level.  The serene and greenery environment attracts most of the tourists.  You can visit the Echo point, Garbut point, Louisa point and Panorama point.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 6: Matheran – Nasik
Morning drive to Nasik.  Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel upon arrival at the Nasik.  Visit Trimbakeshwar temple at Nasik.  This temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India.  Visit the Sundarnarayantemple, this was built in the year 1756 by Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud.  This is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. You can visit the SitaGufaa.  You can see the idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshma.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 7:  Nasik - Shirdi            
After breakfast a drive to Shirdi.  Two hours journey from Nasik.  Check-in the hotel.  Hereafter, you can have the Darshan of the Lord Sai Baba.  Spend whole day in the holy town.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 8: Shirdi – Aurangabad
Start your journey to Aurangabad, next day.  Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax for a while.  Visit BibiKaMaqbara, which is located 5km away from Aurangabad.  This was built in the 1678 by Prince Azam Shah in the memory of his mother Begum RabiaDurani.  You can visit the Pan Chakki is the old structure one can see.  Aurangabad caves tunnel is believed to be between 2nd and 6th century AD.  Daulatabad Fort one need to see.  You can enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 : Excursion to Ellora Caves
In the morning after breakfast a trip to Ellora caves.  The Ellora caves are on the Shayadri Hills.  You can see the temples of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu.  These temples were built between the 6th and 10th centuries AD.  You can look the popular sites such as Viharas, Kailasa temple and Vishvakarma caves. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 10: Excursion to Ajanta Caves
Next day, a trip to Ajanta.  This is a UNESCO world heritage site.  There are 29 series of Buddhist cave temples at Ajanta caves.The Ajanta caves were excavated in the 2nd century BC.  You can view the sculptures and paintings of Buddhist religious art at Ajanta caves. Evening return back to Aurangabad for overnight stay.

Day 11: Aurangabad - Pune
Today early morning drive towards Pune. Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax for a while. Later proceed for local sightseeing of Pune. Visit the Raja DinkarKelkar Museum where you will find the beautiful collection of Indian artifacts that were collected by the Late Shree DinkarKelkar. Explore to Shaniwar Wada, which was built in 1736 by the BajiraoPeshwa I. In the evening you can visit SarasBaug.  You can find the Ganesh temple on the small hillock.  It is the beautiful garden which is surrounded by a lake. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 12: Pune – Mahabaleshwar
Today morning after breakfast drive towards Mahabaleshwar. Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax for a while. Later proceed to explore this beautiful destination. Mahabaleshwar is one of the most beautiful Hill station in Maharashtra and it has a pleasant weather which is enjoyed by every nature lover. Mahabaleshwar is a small hill station lies at an altitude of 1373 m above sea level. Explore the natural beauty of the place. Mahabaleshwar has an historical connection with Lord Shiva. You can visit that old temple in woods which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: Excursion to Panchgani
Today morning after breakfast proceed for an excursion to Panchgani. A small tourist destination famous for farming of raspberry and strawberry. This beautiful hill station has breathtaking views and natural beauty. its pleasant weather make it a different world from metropolitan cities. There are some points which must be visited, Sydney point and Parsi Point are two of them. Return to Mahabaleshwar for overnight stay.

Day 14: Mahabaleshwar - Mumbai
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to  Mumbai Airport to board the flight for onward journey.

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