Welcome to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, where our representative will assist you and transfer you by air-conditioned car to the pre-booked hotel. After check-in, receive the required tour documents and a briefing about the itinerary and services. If arriving early, the remainder of the day is free to explore nearby markets or relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Gateway of India, Mumbai's landmark waterfront arch, followed by a boat ride to the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing rock-cut temples dedicated mainly to Lord Shiva. Return to the Gateway of India and continue to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, housed in an Indo-Saracenic building and known for its collections of art and archaeology. Drive through Nariman Point and along Marine Drive, followed by Dhobi Ghat and Mani Bhavan, associated with Mahatma Gandhi. If time permits, explore the Bandra and Juhu areas before visiting the ISKCON Temple. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Lonavala. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. Later explore Lonavala Lake, Khandala Ghat, Amrutanjan Point and Duke's Nose, known for views across the Sahyadri landscape. In the evening, explore the local market and try the region's famous chikki, a traditional sweet made mainly from nuts and jaggery. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, explore the ancient Buddhist Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves, two important rock-cut cave complexes in the Lonavala region. Continue to Bushi Dam, particularly popular during the monsoon, subject to local access and weather conditions. If time and conditions permit, visit Tikona Fort, a hill fort known for its triangular profile, fortified entrance and panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Matheran. Since motor vehicles are not permitted beyond Dasturi Naka, continue to the hill station on foot, by horse or by hand-pulled rickshaw. Explore Echo Point, Charlotte Lake, Alexander Point, King George Point, Monkey Point, Honeymoon Point and One Tree Hill. In the evening, visit Porcupine Point for sunset views across the forested hills. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Nashik. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. Later explore the historic Panchavati area, including Ram Kund, Kalaram Temple, Sundarnarayan Temple and Naroshankar Temple. These sites reflect Nashik's long association with Hindu pilgrimage and the Godavari riverfront. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Trimbakeshwar, around 28 kms from Nashik. Visit Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, built in black stone in the 18th century and located near the Brahmagiri Hills. Continue to Shirdi and transfer to the hotel. Later visit the Sai Baba Temple, along with Dwarkamai and Chavadi, important sites associated with Sai Baba's life. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning, attend the Sai Baba Temple aarti, subject to the temple schedule. After breakfast, check out and drive to Shani Shingnapur, known for its open-air shrine dedicated to Lord Shani and the traditional belief in homes without conventional doors and locks. Continue to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, take an excursion to the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved into a horseshoe-shaped gorge above the Waghora River. The complex contains Buddhist chaityas and viharas dating from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th–6th centuries CE, with renowned murals, sculptures and rock-cut architecture. After sightseeing, return to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing 34 Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monasteries and temples carved between the 6th and 12th centuries. The highlight is Kailasa Temple, a monumental Hindu temple carved directly from the rock. Continue to Daulatabad Fort, a medieval hill fortress known for its layered defenses, deep moat and strategic hilltop setting, followed by Chand Minar, the 15th-century minaret rising within the fort complex. Continue to Bibi Ka Maqbara, an elegant 17th-century Mughal mausoleum built in memory of Dilras Banu Begum. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Pune. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. Later visit Shaniwar Wada, the former seat of the Peshwas and an important landmark of 18th-century Pune. Continue to the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, displaying a large collection of traditional art, crafts and everyday objects from Maharashtra and India, followed by the Aga Khan Palace, associated with Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian freedom movement. If time permits, visit Parvati Hill for views over the city. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Mahabaleshwar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. Later visit Venna Lake, where boating and other activities are available subject to operating conditions. Explore the hill station's viewpoints and local market, with opportunities to purchase fresh strawberries and regional produce. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore Mahabaleshwar, visiting viewpoints across the Sahyadri valleys and the historic Mahabaleshwar Temple, an important Shiva shrine. Continue to Panchgani, a British-era hill station named after the five surrounding hills. Visit Table Land, one of Asia's largest volcanic plateaus, and explore the local market for strawberries, fruit products and regional specialties. Return to Mahabaleshwar for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Murud on the Konkan coast. On arrival, transfer to the beach resort and relax. Later enjoy time at Murud Beach or explore the local area. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, take a short boat ride from Rajapuri Jetty to Murud-Janjira Fort, an island fortress rising from the Arabian Sea and one of Maharashtra's major examples of maritime military architecture. Explore its concealed entrance, defensive walls, bastions, freshwater reservoirs and historic cannons. Return to the mainland and visit the Nawab Palace in Murud, also known as Ahmedganj Palace. Later return to the resort and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the resort and drive to Mumbai. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free for shopping and individual activities. Explore Colaba Causeway, Fort, Linking Road, Dadar or other local markets according to your interests. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai for your scheduled flight onward. The tour concludes with happy memories.
The final cost of a customized tour varies depending on accommodation choices, travel period, number of travellers and individual preferences. The following indicative price range is based on a minimum of two persons sharing a double room.
