 ENCHANTING MAHARASHTRA TOUR - 13 NIGHTS/ 14 DAYS
(MUMBAI, LONAVALA, MATHERAN, SHIRDI, NASIK, AURANGABAD, PUNE, MAHABALESHWAR)
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai, air
Arrive Mumbai by flight. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Mumbai, which was previously known as Bombay is a major metropolitan city of India. It is the state capital of Maharashtra. Mumbai city is known as the business capital of India, it being the country's principal financial and communications centre. The city has the largest and the busiest port handling India's foreign trade and a major International airport. India's largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world is situated in Mumbai.
Description about Mumbai/Bombay can not be complete without the mention of Bollywood, the biggest Indian film industry which churns out hundreds of Hindi block-busters every year.
The fusion of manufacture, trade and oriental glamour puts Mumbai at the heart of international commercial relations and has become a suitable destination for businesspersons and tourists alike.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai
 Morning excursion to Elephanta caves. Earlier called Gharapuri is today's Elephanta Island, which is known for embracing the remarkable Elephanta Caves. To be found about 10 kms off the eastern coast of Mumbai, Elephanta Caves has been given the position of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Afternoon guided city tour of Mumbai.
Afternoon guided city tour of Mumbai visiting Flora fountain or stream.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market (Formerly known as Crawford Market very famous as a wholesale market for Fruits and vegetables.
Dhobhi Ghat -unique open air laundry of bombay.
Also visit Gateway of India the landmark of Mumbai city. The gateway is an arch with a height of 26 meters and is made up of yellow basalt and reinforced concrete.
Also visit Prince of Wales Museum and Hanging Garden.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 04: Mumbai – Lonavala
Morning drive for Lonavala- The Ultimate Tourist destination and on arrival check-in at your hotel.
Lonavala is a picturesque hill station nestled in the Sahayadri ranges of Maharashtra. Popular as the health resort, Lonawala is situated at the height of 625 mts, about 96 kms from Mumbai and 62kms from Pune.
After you get yourself refreshed we have for you a trip in store, which will cover Karla & Bhaja Caves.
Karla Caves - Counted amongst the excursions of Lonavala, Karla Caves have been found to be of Buddhist origin. These caves are believed to have been built as far back as 200 BC. A huge Buddhist stupa, said to be more than 2200 years old, is one of the major draws of the caves.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Lonavala
Full day is at leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 06 : Lonavala – Matheran
Morning drive for the lovely locale Matheran and on arrival check in at your hotel.
 Matheran is the closest hill station to Mumbai and Pune . Ideally suited for the weekend Matheran provides a break from the city.
Rest of the day is at leisure to explore at your own. Overnight at your hotel.
Morning proceed to the lovely locale Matheran. The day will be kept free, so as to relax and explore the fabulous surroundings. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Matheran – Nasik
Morning drive for Nasik and on arrival check-in at your hotel.
NASIK, a town and district of British India, in the central division of Bombay. The town is on the Godavari river is a very holy place of Hindu pilgrimage. There are ancient Buddhist caves dating from the 3rd century before Christ to the 6th century after.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Nasik covering Sunder Narayan Temple - Sita Gupta Caves – Trimbak.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Nasik – Shirdi
Morning drive for Shirdi and on arrival check-in at your hotel. 
Shirdi is not only the famous place in Maharashtra but in India and pilgrims come to Shirdi to worship the Sai Baba. The temple is a huge one and is recently renovated in 1998-99. The temple including premises is around 200 Sq.mtrs. Sai Baba lived here till the last minute of his life.
Roam around in the spiritual atmosphere. Overnight hotel.
Day 09 : Shirdi – Aurangabad
Morning drive for Aurangabad and on arrival check-in at your hotel.
Aurangabad, situated in the central part of Maharashtra is one of the most visited travel destinations in India. Today, Aurangabad is also emerging as an industrial center, with silk fabrics as the major industry. Aurangabad city is the central point for tourists who wish to visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves. However, Aurangabad has its own share of Buddhist caves, carved from a hillside in the 7th century A.D.
Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 10 : Aurangabad
Morning excursion to Ajanta caves. Nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyadri hills, 100 kms. from Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horseshoe, are the 30 rock-cut caves of Ajanta. The caves date back to the 2nd century B.C.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 11 : Aurangabad – Pune
Morning excursion to Ellora caves. The famous caves lay 33 kms south of Aurangabad. There are 34 rock cut temples representing the Buddhist, Jain and Hindu faiths Ellora caves are amongst the most important historical monuments in India
Afternoon drive for Pune and on arrival check-in at your hotel.
 Pune, located 170 kms. south of Mumbai has been the cultural capital of Maharashtra, since ages. Today Pune is one of the leading metros in India, with the Film and Television Institute of India and National Defence Academy based here.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Pune - Mahabaleshwar
Morning guided city tour of Pune visiting The Aga Khan's Palace , Bund Gardens, National Defense Academy , Parvati Hill and Temples , Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum , Shaniwarwada etc.
After city tour drive for Mahabaleshwar and on arrival check-in at your hotel.
Mahabaleshwar located at an altitude of 1372 meters, along with Panchgani makes the most popular hill resorts in the Maharashtra state of India. The heat and the dust of the plains give way to the cool breezes and the gorgeous greens of Mahabaleshwar. The hill resort of Mahabaleshwar derives its name from the God "Mahabali". There is a temple dedicated to Lord Mahabali namely the old Mahabaleshwar Temple.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 13 : Mahabaleshwar
Full day explore surrounding visiting The old Mahabaleshwar Temple of Mahabaleshwar .
For the nature lovers Mahabaleshwar offers several waterfalls. You can check out the Lingmala waterfall, Chinaman's waterfall and the Dhobi waterfalls.
The hill resort of Mahabaleshwar has as many as thirty vintage points to enjoy the beauty of nature. The Wilson Point happens to be the highest in Mahabaleshwar. You must not miss the splendid view of the sunrise from the Wilson Point.
Overnight stay at Mahabaleshwar.
Day 14 : Mahabaleshwar – Mumbai – onward destination.
Morning drive for Mumbai and on arrival transfer to the airport in time to board the flight for onward destination.
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