Magical Maharashtra

Mumbai – Lonavala- Matheran – Nasik – Shirdi – Aurangabad- Pune – mahabaleshwar – Mumbai
Duration:12 nights/ 13 days

Day 1- Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and meet the   representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel.

Day 2- In Mumbai
Morning sightseeing tour of Mumbai. The Gateway of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Considered as one of the best museums in the country, Also known as Queen’s Neckless, Marine Drive. Juhu is a 5-km-long beach that attracts a large number of visitors on any day of the week. Also visit gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.

Day 3- To Lonavala
Morning drive to Lonavala. Arrive Lonavala and check – in at hotel. Later visit Karla & Bhaja Caves, explore these caves and indulge in rock climbing.

Day 4- In Lonavala
Day free for independent activities.

Day 5- To Matheran
Morning drive to Matheran. Arrive Matheran and check – in at hotel. Day free to relax and explore the fabulous surroundings. Matheran, means jungle topped and is a hill station.

Day 6- To Nasik
Morning drive to Nasik. Arrive Nasik and check – in at hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Sunder Narayan Temple &   Gupta Caves.

Day 7- To Shirdi
Morning drive to Shirdi. Arrive Shirdi and check – in at hotel. Later visit most reputed temple in Shirdi “The Temple of Sai Baba of Shirdi” spend your day at the sacred atmosphere of Shirdi and roam around in the spiritual atmosphere.

Day 8- To Aurangabad
Morning drive to Auangabad. Arrive Aurangabad and check – in at hotel. Later visit Bibi-Ka Maqbara (also called poor man’s Taj Mahal), which was built in 1679 and is a imitation of the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Day 9- In Aurangabad
Day return excursion to Ajanta caves, heritage site especially related to Buddhism from the period of 200 BC to 650 AD. The caves here also have Jataka stories that are famous for their moral and religious.

Day 10- To Pune
Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves, the world famous 1200 years old Caves dedicated to Lord Shiva. The famous Trimurti sculpture signifying the trinity of the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer is located here. Later drive to Pune. Arrive Pune and check – in at hotel.

Day 11- To Mahabaleshwar
Morning sightseeing tour of Pune including The Shaniwar Wada, now mostly in ruins, was once the multi-storey home of the mighty Peshwas. The Raj Bhavan, built in 1866, housed the government of Bombay Presidency during the colonial times in the summers. The Saras Baug is a popular evening spot in Pune. The Kasturba Samadhi contains the ashes of Kasturba Gandhi. Later drive to Mahabaleshwar. Arrive Mahabaleshwar and check – in at hotel.

Day 12- In Mahabaleshwar
Morning visit this beautiful hill station. It has pleasant walks & good lookouts, and the area has interesting historical connections with Shivaji. Afternoon excursion to Panchgani which is also a popular hill station and splendidly located.

Day 13- To Mumbai
Early morning drive to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and check – in at hotel. Day 14- Departure Mumbai
Intime you will be transferred by a   representative to board flight for onward destination. End of our services……………