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Day 01 : Arrive
Mumbai
Arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai and meet
with our representative in the arrival lounge. our
representative will assist you to your hotel where
you will be staying for the first night at Mumbai.
Day 02 :
Mumbai
A sightseeing tour of Mumbai includes visit to
Gateway of India and from here cruise by motorboats
to Elephanta Caves. Elephanta Caves are situated
10 Kms away from the Gate Way of India by sea. The caves
of Elephanta were named by Portuguese, after they saw
statue of Elephant near the landing area of the island.
The prime attraction of the temple is the staue of
Trimurthi (Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh), where the
God is depicted as the destroyer (Lord Shiva is the
destroyer), the preserver (Lord Vishnu is the preserver)
and the creator (Lord Brahma is the creator). Later in
the afternoon take the cruise back to Gateway of India,
Mumbai. After disembarking at the gateway of India visit
Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat (Open Air
laundary) and Hanging Gardens. Evening take a
drive through Marine Drive and return back to
the hotel for overnight stay at Mumbai.
Day 03 :
Mumbai - Lonavala (120
kms / 3 hours)
After breakfast, you will be leaving for the beautiful
destination of Lonavala which is also known as the Jewel
of the Sahyadri Mountains in Maharashtra tourism.
Lonavala is an ultimate tourist spot in Maharashtra near
Mumbai situated at an altitude 625 m above sea level.
After you get yourself refreshed we have for you a trip
in store, which will cover ancient Buddhist rock cut
caves of Karla & Bhaja which are located
near to this hill station. After visit drive back to the
hotel for enjoying the beauty of the place and spending
the night at your comfortable hotel in Lovanala.
Day 04 : Lonavala – Khandala (5 Kms / 15 Min drive)
After breakfast at your hotel in Lonavala the day is
free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Later drive
towards Khandala discovered by Sir Elphinstone to see
the Bhushi Dam. Spend rest of the time in
Khandala which is blessed with natural beauty and
bounty. Overnight stay will be at your hill resort in
Khandala.
Day 05 : Khandala - Matheran (108 kms, 2 Hrs drive).
Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed
to the lovely locale Matheran discovered by Hugh Malet
in 1850 situated 800 m above sea level. Matheran
literally means jungle on top and all vehicles are
banned here to maintain its beauty. 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. Evening drive back to the hotel
for overnight stay at Khandala.
Day 06 : Matheran - Nasik (100 kms / 2 hours)
Today after breakfast leave Matheran and head to Nasik.
On arrival Nasik check into the hotel. After freshen up,
enjoy splendid city tour of Nasik covering Sunder
Narayan Temple – It was constructed in 1756 by
Gangadhar Yashwant and dedicated to Lord Vishnu,
Sita Gumpha – it is located near the Banyan tree in
Panchavati, Trimbakeshwar Temple – The
temple has beautiful carving inside, situated Trimbak,
contain one of the twelve naturally occurring lingas.
Night stay at the hotel in Nasik.
Day 07 : Nasik - Shirdi (122 kms /2.5 Kms drive)
Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel in Nasik and then
leave to the holy city of Shirdi . On arrival check in
to your pre-arranged hotel at Shirdi. Afternoon move
towards most reputed temple of Sai Baba of Shirdi. This
temple attract thousand of devotes from all around the
world as pupil have strong faith in Shri Sai Baba. Spend
your day at the sacred atmosphere of Shirdi. Roam around
in the spiritual atmosphere. Overnight stay at hotel in
Shirdi.
Day 08 : Shirdi -
Aurangabad (130 kms / 4
hours)
In the morning, after breakfast drive to Aurangabad. On
arrival check into the hotel. After relaxation at hotel,
go for a visit to Daulatabad Fort – It was
built by Bhillima of Yadav Dynasty. Later visit
Bibi ka Maqbara - It was built by Azam Shah son
of Aurangzeb in 17th Century as a loving tribute to his
mother Begum Rabia Durani. Due to its similar design to
Taj Mahal, it earned the Nickname “Poor Man’s Taj”.
Followed by visit Panchakki or the water mill
complex. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay at
Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
Day 09 :
Aurangabad -
Ellora (30 kms /1 hrs drive)
After relaxed breakfast go for a visit to Ellora caves –
Ellora has been designated as a UNESCO’s one of the
highly visited World heritage sites ofIndia. Ellora
caves contain 34 Caves out of which 12 are Buddhist, 17
are Hindu and 5 are Jain caves. The 16th Cave named
Kailasa is the Largest monolithic structure in the
world. It also has some of the excellent stonework
depicting the legends related to Lord Shiva. After
sightseeing return back to Aurangabad for overnight stay
at hotel.
Day 10 :
Aurangabad -
Ajanta (Excursion 105 Kms / 2 hours) - Pune
(226 kms - 5 hours)
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel proceed for an
excursion to the famous Ajanta caves in Aurangabad. Ajanta
is World historical monument recognized by UNESCO 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. There are 30 Caves of which 9, 10, 19, 26,
29 are Chaitya Grihas and rest are monasteries. Later
after sightseeing head to Pune . On arrival at Pune
check into the hotel. Spend rest of the time at leisure.
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Pune.
Day 11 :
Pune
Visit Raja Kelkar Museum, Shaniwarwada –
Palace of Peshwas built in 1736 and Destroy in a major
fire in 1827, Saras Bagh – It was built by
Madhavrao Peshwa and houses the famous Ganesh temple,
Kasturba Smarak (Inside Agha Khan Palace), Osho
Resort (Pune) The Empress Botanical Garden or
the Bund Gardens . Rest of the day will be free
for relaxation and leisure activities. Overnight stay
will be at Pune.
Day 12 :
Pune -
Mumbai
(170 kms - 3 - 4 hours) - Hometown (By Air) :
Today, early morning you will be picked up from hotel
and driven to Mumbai. On arrival Mumbai you will be
directly transferred to the international airport from
where you board your flight back to home.
Basic
Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from
airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as
per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by
private car
- All currently applicable
taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned
above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills
etc.
- Entrance fees and still
camera or video camera charges at various monuments
and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to
drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa
handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare,
Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other
services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in
inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person. on twin sharing basis.
Rates subject to change without notice Rates are
applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons traveling
at one time.
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