01
Day: Arrival Mumbai
On arrival at International airport you will be met
by our representative then transfer to the hotel where
we hold the room on ready occupancy basis. Day free
to rest and leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.
02 Day: Mumbai
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Bombay,
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 of cross beams. 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 Taj Hotel or other
several good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar
serving continental cuisines. Later visit Prince of
Wales Museum, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain Temple,
Hanging Gardens, Return back to the hotel for overnight.
Note: Elephanta Caves and Prince of Wales museum
are closed on every Monday.
03 Day: Mumbai - Lonavala
(118 kms - 4 hours)
After breakfast, you will be leaving for Lonavala, The
Ultimate Tourist Destination. After you get yourself
refreshed we have for you a trip in store, which will
cover Karla & Bhaja Caves. Overnight at hotel
04 Day: Lonavala
After breakfast Day free to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Overnight at hotel
05 Day: Lonavala - Matheran
(108 kms- 2 hours)
Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed
to the lovely locale Matheran. The day will be kept
free, so as to relax and explore the fabulous surroundings.
One can visit different viewpoints like Chouk, Panorama,
Garbut Point, Louisa, Echo. After visit drive back to
the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
06 Day: Matheran - Nasik
(100 kms - 2 hours)
Morning after breakfast check out the hotel and drive
to Nasik. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon
city tour covering Sunder Narayan Temple - Sita Gupta
Caves - Trimbak - Overnight at hotel
07 Day: Nasik - Shirdi
(122 kms - 2 hours)
Today morning after breakfast check out the hotel and
drive to Shirdi. On arrival check in into hotel. Move
towards most reputed temple in Shirdi. "The Temple
of Sai Baba of Shirdi". Spend your day at the sacred
atmosphere of Shirdi. Roam around in the spiritual atmosphere.
Overnight hotel.
08 Day: Shirdi - Aurangabad
(130 kms - 4 hours)
In the morning, after breakfast you will be driven to
Aurangabad. on arrival transfer to the hotel, Aurangabad
is the is the most elaborate vase temples of India,
although Buddhist monks began excavating in the seventh
century, the site grew to include Hindu and Jain temples
as the Buddhist faith waned in popularity towards the
end of the seventh century. There are 34 caves - 12
Buddhist (Ad 600-800) 17 Hindu (around AD 900) and they
are numbered in that order as you progress from south
to North. After relaxation visit Daulatabad Fort. Originally
the mountainous Deogiri fortress, it was an old Hindu
stronghold, finally captured and plundered by deceit
in the 13th century, later visit Bibi ka Maqbara, It
is the tomb of Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Emperor Aurangzeb.
Due to its similar design, it is popularly known as
the mini Taj of the Deccan. Followed by visit Panchakki,
an intriguing water mill, the Panchakki is famous for
its underground water channel which traverses more than
8 kms to its source away in the mountains. Later return
to the hotel for overnight stay.
09 Day: Aurangabad - Ajanta
(105 kms - 1 ½ hours)
After breakfast, excursion to the 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. After visiting Ajanta Caves drive back to
Aurangabad. Return to Aurangabad for overnight.
10 Day: Aurangabad - Ellora
- Pune (226 kms - 6 hours)
After breakfast 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. Return to the Aurangabad for checkout
and drive to Pune. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel in Pune.
NOTE: The Ajanta Caves are closed to public
on all Monday and Ellora caves on Tuesday
11 Day: Pune – Mahabaleswar
After breakfast take a half-day city tour, and then
continue your drive to Mahableshwar. On arrival check
transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
12 Day: Mahabaleswar
Today morning, after breakfast you will visit this beautiful
hill station. It has pleasant walks & good lookouts,
and the area has interesting historical connections
with Shivaji. Afternoon you have an opportunity to go
to Panchgani. It is also a popular hill station and
splendidly located. Overnight at hotel.
13 Day: Mahableshwar -
Mumbai (345 kms - 6/7 hours)
Today, early morning you will be driven to Mumbai. On
arrival transfer to the hotel. After getting refreshed,
you will be free to relax in the hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
14 Day: Mumbai - Back
Home
Today after breakfast you can take a visit to the city
life of Western Suburan visiting Iscon Temple and shopping
at the big malls like Shoppers Stop, In Style, West
End. If you are staying at South Mumbai, you can visit
to Gateway of India, Marine drive also known as queens
necklace in the night, Mahalaxmi Temple and for shopping
visit to Cross Road, Phoenix Mill- Bombay Bazaar.. Later
checkout from the hotel and transfer to the international
airport to board the schedule flight back to home country.
Tour concludes with happy memories
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