Best of Maharashtra Tour (09 Nights -10 Days)

Itinerary (09 Nights -10 Days)

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  ARRIVAL - MUMBAI

  On arrival at Mumbai airport our representative having a placard displaying your name will meet you at the airport to pick you up and transfer to the hotel.

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  2

  MUMBAI TOUR

  Morning after breakfast, we will visit Gateway of India, Crawfort Market, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Hanging Gardens, Dhobhi Ghat, Marine Drive and Chowpatty beach. 

   

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  3

  MUMBAI – NASHIK (04 HRS)

  After breakfast drive to Nashik. Upon arrival check into hotel.
  
  Later visit Trimbakeshwar (Jyotirlinga) and go for local sightseeing after covering places like Kapaleeshwar Temple, Sundarnarayan Temple, Naroshankar Temple, Goraram Mandir, Muktidham, Kalaram Mandir and Sita Gumpha and Panchwati.

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  4

  NASHIK – SHIRDI (90KMS IN 01.5 HRS APPROX)

  Morning after breakfast visit Shirdi. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
  
  Later Visit Sai baba temple, sai theerth theme park, gurustan, sai heritage village, sani shingnapur, lendi baug, dwarkamai.

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  5

  SHIRDI – AURANGABAD (03 HRS)

  After breakfast drive to Ellora Caves. The caves are over 2000 years old and consist of temples and monasteries hewn from rocks byBuddhist, Hindu and Jains monks and artisans, (Ellora caves are closed on Tuesday).

  Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga: temple enshrines one of the most revered 12 Jyotirlingas in India. This lingam is alsoknown as Kusum Eswarar, Grishneshwar and Ghushmeshwar, apart from Grishneshwar. The temple was re-constructed in the 18^th century by Ahilyabai Holkar. The temple is constructed in red volcanic rocks and the appealing appearance of the temple is eye catching. The temple has a 5 tier Shikara, which is very attractive. Shikara is crowned with images of Bull and Monkeys. 

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  6

  AURANGABAD

  After Breakfast visit Ajanta Caves, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses 30 rock-cut Buddhist Caves. Explore the caves and witness the beautiful paintings and sculptures. 

  Later visit the Bibi ka Maqbara .This beautiful structure is the mausoleum of Rabia- Ul – Daurani who was the wife of Aurangzeb. The maqbara was constructed in 1661 and is often called Taj of the Deccan for sharing a resemblance with the Taj Mahal of Agra.

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  7

  AURANGABAD – SHANI SHIGNAPURA – PUNE (230 KMS / 5 HRS)

  Morning after breakfast drive to Pune. En-route we will visit Shani Shinganapur – The temple of God Shani is about 75 km from Shirdi. Here the houses of people who stay in the village are without doors and windows! It is said/believed that a person, who steals anything, gets blind at the same day as a punishment by God Shani. Plenty of people visit this place while they visit Shirdi. Hotel Saikrupa can arrange transport service for our customers for a half-day tour to this temple. Please inquire at the reception counter..

   

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  8

  PUNE

  So lets start with the landmark of Pune city that is Shaniwarwada the palace of the Peshwas (Ministers) to the rulers of Maratha Kingdom. This palace of the great Peshwas of Pune, is seeped with history. Its walls survived the great fire of 1827. A place of quiet and scenic beauty, it is a source of pride for the locals standing tall in the center of this heritage city.
  
  

  Very near to the Shaniwarwada is the beautiful and famous “Dagdusheth Halwai Temple.” This temple is dedicated to the Lord Ganesh. This temple is popular in Maharashtra and visited by thousands of pilgrims every year especially during the annual ten day Ganesh festival. The main idol is insured for a sum of 1 crore. The idol is very beautiful and enchanting, the moment you see the idol a feeling of divinity will engulf you. So be there to experience the divine power.
  
  

  Next you can either check out Parvati Temple or the Pataleshwari Cave Temple:  This 8^th century rock cut cave temple has been entirely carved out of Basalt or Black rock. The temple consists of several massive square pillars, seating areas and rooms where the idols are kept.
  
  

  Next you can move on to Aga Khan Palace. This beautiful palace which boasts of intricate Italian arches,alluring architecture as well as spacious lawns cannot be imagined as a jail!! But this place is of historic importance as this was the very place where Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba were placed under house arrest during the 1942 Quit India Movement. 

   

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  9

  PUNE – LONAWALA (70 KMS / 1.5 HRS)

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Lonavala. Upon arrival check into hotel. Later visit Sightseeing Lonavala Lake, Bushi Dam, Lion’s Point, , Ryewood Park &Rajmachi Garden , Narayani Dam,Wax Museuem,Waghjai Temple.

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  10

  LONAVALA – MUMBAI (2.5 HRS) – DEPARTURE

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Mumbai airport to board the flight to onward destination.