Maharashtra Spritual and Cultural Tour
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai- Nasik - Trimbakehwar – Shirdi – Shanisinghnapur –Aurangabad – Ajanta - Ellora – Pune - Murud Janjira –Mumbai
Day 01: Mumbai Arrival (by flight: TBA)
Arrival in Mumbai, custom & Immigration will take 45 Min or hours. We will meet you at the airport in the arrival hall with a placard of your name under the logo of Veer Travel Gateway and then transfer to the hotel. On arrival at the hotel, our executive will assist you for check-in at a hotel and then handover all the travel related documents with an explanation of day to day scheduled. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai
Today morning after breakfast, begin your day with a visit to Gateway of India and cruise to Elephanta cave (Closed on Monday) by motorboat: famous for rock-cut caves dedicated to Lord Shiva. After the tour cruise back to Gateway of India and then proceed to visit Prince of wale Museum (Closed on Monday); a heritage museum showcase ancient artifacts, Nariman point; commercial hub, Marine drive; a most beautiful laid promenade of the city. Dhobhi Ghat; a famous open-air laundry, Mani Bhawan: also known as a Gandhi Bhawan. If time permits visit Bandra and Juhu area where Bollywood celebrities houses are located. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai –Nashik (105 Km / 04 hrs)
Morning post breakfast, check out from hotel and head to Nashik; It is a religious city of Hindu in Maharashtra located on the banks of river Godavari, hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years. Thousands of tourists pay a visit to Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar. Apart from its temples, forts, waterfalls, and Vineyards, Nashik has become renowned for a perfect wine tasting destination. The wine-tourism industry is booming in this part of Maharashtra. Nashik allows you to experience a phenomenal cocktail of extremes. On arrival check into to hotel. Later proceed to visit Kapaleeshwara Temple, Rameshwar, Kala Temple, and Ram Kund. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Nashik –Trimbakeshwar - Shirdi (110 Km / 02-03 hrs)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Shirdi: It is a home of great saint Sai Baba, located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. Shirdi holds strong religious importance among the devotees. This small town houses lots of religious spots which will soothe and calm your soul. On the way stopover at Trimbakeshwar temple enshrines one of 12 Jyotirlinga dedicated to Shiva, considered one of the main Jyotirling. After Darshan continue your drive to Shirdi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel. After brief rest proceed to visit Sai Baba of Shirdi, where you will spend your day in a spiritual atmosphere. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Shirdi –Shani Shingnapur - Aurangabad (160 Km / 04 hrs)
Early in the morning attend the Aarti at Sai Baba Temple and spend your morning at sacred ambiance to have soul-soothing vibes. Thereafter return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Shani Shingnapur where you will perform Pooja and rituals to Lord Shani. After the tour drive to Aurangabad; It is famous for Ajanta and Ellora Caves, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Aurangabad –Ajanta (100 Km / 02 hrs)
The morning after breakfast proceed For the dayexcursion to Ajanta Cave (Closed on Monday): It is located around 100 km north of Aurangabad and is mostly Buddhist sites and was used as a retreat by Buddhist Monks. If time permits we will visit Jama Masjid, Bharat Mata temple, Elephant Tank and Chini Mahal or Chinese Palace. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Aurangabad – Ellora excursion
Day excursion to Ellora Cave (Closed on Tuesday): Temples of Ellora dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism Another UNESCO site where the sculpture represents the elements of three religions and Daulatabad Fort also known as Devgiri Fort, Chand Minar in Daulatabad and Bibi Ka Maqbara. Later drive back to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Aurangabad – Pune (235 Km / 06 hrs)
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel to Pune. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later step out to explore the city with a visit to Osho Ashram, Aga Khan Palace, Tribal museum. If time permits visit the Parvati Temple, located on the top of the hillock. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Pune – Murud Janjira (185 Km / 05 hrs)
Today after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Murud Janjira; famous for sandy beaches adorned with majestic forts and outlined by coconut and palms trees. On arrival transfer to the beach resort. After a brief rest you may choose to visit Murud beach, it is considered one of the best beaches in Maharashtra. The rest of the day you will be free for beach activities like horse ride and horse cart ride on the beach. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Murud Janjira
Begin your day with a visit to Garambi Falls, Garambi Dam, Nawab Palace (Ahmedganj), Murud Janjira Fort. Later return to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Murud Janjira – Mumbai (160 Km / 03-04 hrs)
Breakfast at a leisurely pace. Later check out from the hotel and travel to Mumbai. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for shopping. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Mumbai – Departure
Early breakfast at the hotel, check out from hotel and transfer to airport for onward journey.