Meals

Breakfast is included as per the itinerary. For departures during Christmas and New Year, mandatory Gala Dinner charges will apply.

Hygieneprotocol

In accordance to the COVID 19 pandemic all our tours are operated with all precautionary measures including SANITIZED CARS AND HOTELS/COMPLIMENTARY SANITIZERS/MASKS (Your safety is our priority) * Visit https://www.newdelhiairport.in/pdf/Guidelines-for-International-arrivals-updated-on-10th-February-2022-11-02-22 .pdf to know about the lates guidelines regarding the International arrivals in India. * Have a valid tourist visa. Visa for India can be applied online. Visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in to apply for a visa * Fill the online Health Declaration form on https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration. * Clients flight details, Passport copies and contact details must extend to the travel agent at the time of booking of the tour. * Vaccination card in English with all the applicable doses where the client will be able to travel 14 days after the final dose.

Guide

All tours and transfers as per the itinerary will be conducted in a private vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking guide. For groups larger than six people, an accompanying tour guide will be provided for the entire group. Accommodations for the additional guide will be arranged separately.

Accommodation

We offer accommodations in the following categories: 1. Standard Category Mumbai - Sea Palace/ Goldfinch/Similar Pune - Noorya Hometel Hotel / Similar Aurangabad - Ginger / Click Hotel / Similar Nashik - Click Hotel / Similar 2. Superior Category Mumbai - Residency Sarovar Portico/Similar Pune - Royal Orchid Central/Lemon Tree/Fern Residency /Similar Aurangabad - Lemon Tree / VITS / Similar Nashik - Holiday Inn Express / Grand Rio/ Similar 3. Prestige Category Mumbai - The Leela Mumbai/ Similar Pune - Fern Amanora/Novotel / Similar Aurangabad - Vivanta / Welcomehotel Ramainternational / Similar Nashik - The Gateway Hotel / Courtyard By Marriot / Similar Please Note: It is always our endeavor to provide you with the hotels listed in the program. However, if the listed hotels are unavailable, we will provide the best possible options within the same category.

Transport

Our fleet consists of brand-new, meticulously maintained vehicles to ensure optimal comfort and safety throughout your journey. Each vehicle undergoes rigorous inspections to guarantee reliability. Our drivers are extensively vetted, ensuring they possess a thorough knowledge of local routes, making solo travel with them completely secure. Transportation is provided in air-conditioned private vehicles with drivers fluent in local languages. Our offerings include: Swift Dzire or similar for up to 2 passengers Innova Crysta or similar for 3-4 passengers Tempo Traveller or similar for groups of 5-8 passengers AC Coach for more travellers Rest assured, our commitment to quality transport ensures a seamless and enjoyable travel experience.

Others

Accommodation on a Double sharing basis with bed & breakfast plan as per the itinerary. Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC vehicle. Local English-speaking guides as per the sightseeing. For a groups of 6 or more travelers, an accompanying tour escort for the whole tour will be provided. Two bottles of water per day. Local assistance. All taxes, parking, tolls, and driver expenses.

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included in the program, It is advised to get Travel Insurance for Your Tour.

Optional

Lunch - Lunch Supplement Per Person with Superior Hotel (USD 112) Lunch - Lunch Supplement Per Person with Prestige Hotel (USD 170) Lunch - Lunch Supplement Per Person with Standard Hotel (USD 80) Dinner - Dinner Supplement Per Person with Superior Hotel (USD 135) Dinner - Dinner Supplement Per Person with Standard Hotel (USD 90) Dinner - Dinner Supplement Per Person with Prestige Hotel (USD 225) Innova Crysta - Upgrade to Innova Crysta for added comfort. (USD 350)

Flights

Flights are not included in the tour package; however, we can arrange them upon request. Please consult with us regarding the timings before booking your domestic flight.

Others

International flights, Visa & Insurance. Entrance fee to monuments and the activities as mentioned in the itinerary. Tips, personal expenses & additional visits, or extra use of vehicles. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions & itinerary.

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Day 1 Arrive In Mumbai & Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive In Mumbai & Sightseeing

Upon arrival in Mumbai, meet our MTA representative and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, embark on an excursion to Elephanta Island, renowned for its ancient caves dedicated to sacred Hindu sculptures. Return to Mumbai for a panoramic tour of colonial landmarks, including Victoria Terminus, the Fort area, and Mani Bhavan, the center of Gandhi’s political activities in Mumbai from 1917 to 1934. Conclude the day with a visit to the serene Hanging Gardens. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Tourist Guide, Local Assistance

Highlights: Elephanta Caves, Mani Bhavan, Hanging Gardens

Please Note: Elephanta Caves are closed on Mondays.
Day 2 Mumbai Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mumbai Sightseeing

After breakfast, explore the Kanheri Caves, famous for Buddhist sculptures, carvings, and inscriptions dating back to the 1st century B.C. Located on a hillside, these caves are accessed via rock-cut steps. Later, visit the Global Vipassana Pagoda, a monumental meditation hall that symbolizes peace and harmony. The pagoda’s central dome is the world’s largest stone structure built without any supporting pillars. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide

Highlights: Kanheri Caves, Global Vipassana Pagoda

Please Note: Kanheri Caves are closed on Mondays.
Day 3 Mumbai – Lonavala – Pune (170 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mumbai – Lonavala – Pune (170 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)

After breakfast, proceed to Pune with a stopover in Lonavala to visit the Bhaja Caves, ancient rock-cut caves dating back to 160 B.C. These caves are a testament to Buddhist heritage and provide insight into the lifestyle of the 1st century. Continue to Karla Caves, one of the oldest Buddhist cave shrines in India, known for its grand Chaitya (prayer hall). Afterward, continue your journey to Pune. Overnight stay in Pune.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide

Highlights: Bhaja Caves, Karla Caves
Day 4 Pune
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pune

Begin your day with a visit to Shaniwarwada, the historic mansion of the Peshwas, followed by a visit to the Aga Khan Palace, a significant site in India’s freedom struggle, housing the samadhi of Kasturba Gandhi. Conclude your tour with the Pataleshwar Cave Temple, an 8th-century rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight stay in Pune.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide

Highlights: Shaniwarwada, Aga Khan Palace, Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Day 5 Pune – Shani Singapura – Aurangabad (240 Km – 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pune – Shani Singapura – Aurangabad (240 Km – 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)

Optional morning visit to the Osho Ashram (on a direct payment basis), founded by Osho Rajneesh. Later, transfer to Aurangabad, with an en-route visit to Shani Shingnapur, a unique temple town where homes have no doors, under the protection of Lord Shani. Arrive in Aurangabad and check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide

Highlights: Osho Ashram (optional), Shani Shingnapur

Please Note: Osho Ashrams visit is optional and on a direct payment basis.
Day 6 Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Daulatabad Fort - Aurangabad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Daulatabad Fort - Aurangabad

After breakfast, embark on a tour to Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 34 caves that showcase Indian rock-cut architecture influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Later, visit Daulatabad Fort, a formidable fortress with a rich history dating back to the 14th century. Return to Aurangabad for an overnight stay.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide

Highlights: Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort

Please Note: Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesdays.
Day 7 Aurangabad Sightseeing Of Ajanta Caves
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Aurangabad Sightseeing Of Ajanta Caves

After breakfast, take a full-day excursion to the Ajanta Caves, a series of 24 rock-cut monasteries and temples adorned with vibrant frescoes and wall paintings, older than those at Ellora. Return to the hotel in Aurangabad for an overnight stay.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide

Highlights: Ajanta Caves

Please Note: Ajanta Caves are closed on Mondays.
Day 8 Aurangabad – Nashik (200 Km, 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Aurangabad – Nashik (200 Km, 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)

After breakfast, transfer to Nashik. Upon arrival, visit the Sita Gufa, where Sita was believed to have been abducted by Ravana, and the Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. End the day with a visit to Sula Vineyards, the first winery in Nashik, where you can learn about the winemaking process. Overnight stay in Nashik.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide

Highlights: Sita Gufa, Trimbakeshwar Temple, Sula Vineyards
Day 9 Nashik – Igatpuri – Mumbai (200 Km, 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Nashik – Igatpuri – Mumbai (200 Km, 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)

After breakfast, transfer to Mumbai with an en-route visit to the Dhamma Giri Vipassana Centre at Igatpuri, one of the world’s largest meditation centers. Continue to Mumbai and check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide

Highlights: Dhamma Giri Vipassana Centre
Day 10 Departure From Mumbai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Mumbai

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport

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Itinerary of your trip Maharashtra Trail - A Spiritual Journey (Hidden Treasures Of

Arrive In Mumbai & Sightseeing

Mumbai Sightseeing

Mumbai – Lonavala – Pune (170 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)

Pune

Pune – Shani Singapura – Aurangabad (240 Km – 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)

Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Daulatabad Fort - Aurangabad

Aurangabad Sightseeing Of Ajanta Caves

Aurangabad – Nashik (200 Km, 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)

Nashik – Igatpuri – Mumbai (200 Km, 5 Hrs. Approx. & Excluding Stop)

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