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Stony Maharashtra Tour Programme

Mumbai - Lonavala - Matheran - Nasik - Shirdi - Aurangabad Ajanta - Ellora
Pune - Mahableshwar - Mumbai
13 Nights - 14 Days
 
01 Day: Arrival Mumbai

Meeting  and  assistance on arrival  at the airport, our representative welcome and escort you by a  private car and transfer to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief  the tour programme  to you. Overnight at the hotel.

02 Day: Mumbai

After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Mumbai, 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, have crossbeams. The picturesque presentations of the 9 marvellous 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 hotel or other several good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar serving continental cuisines. Later visit Prince of Wales Museum, Taraporewala Aquarium, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain Temple, and Hanging Garden. Overnight at the hotel.

Note: Elephanta Caves and Prince of Wales museum are closed on every Monday. 

03 Day: Mumbai – Lonavala (118 kms: 3 ½ hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Lonavala, most popular picturesque destination in Maharashtra. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later take a sightseeing tour of the hill station with a trip covering Karla & Bhaja Caves. Overnight at the hotel.
04 Day: Lonavala
After breakfast, day is free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Onc can even opt to visit the famous Bhushi Dam. Overnight at the hotel.
05 Day: Lonavala – Matheran (108 kms: 2 hrs)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to the lovely locale Matheran. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for rest and relaxation. One can opt to visit different viewpoints like Chouk, Panorama, Garbut Point, Louisa, Echo. After visit drive back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
06 Day: Matheran – Nasik (100 kms: 3 hrs)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Nasik. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later take a sightseeing tour of the city covering Sunder Narayan Temple - Sita Gupta Caves - Trimbak. Overnight at the hotel.
07 Day: Nasik – Shirdi (122 kms: 3 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Shirdi. On arrival, to the hotel. Later proceed to "The Temple of Sai Baba of Shirdi" for Darshan. Spend your day at the sacred atmosphere of Shirdi. Roam around in the spiritual atmosphere. Overnight at the hotel.
08 Day: Shirdi – Aurangabad (130 kms: 3 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Aurangabad. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. 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: 2 hrs)

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. Overnight at the hotel.

Note: The Ajanta Caves are closed to public on all Monday and Ellora caves on Tuesday 

10 Day: Aurangabad – Ellora – Pune (226 kms: 6 hrs)

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. Later return to Aurangabad and check out of the hotel and drive to Pune. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Note: The Ajanta Caves are closed to public on all Monday and Ellora caves on Tuesday  

11 Day: Pune – Mahableshwar (150 kms: 4 hrs)
After breakfast, take a sightseeing of Pune visiting Osho Commune International, mainly famous for the meditation courses it offers. Away from the hectic pace of city life, the ashram comes as a welcome relief for the people, Raja Kelkar Museum, holds a one-man collection of the most fascinating Indian artifacts. Thirty-six sections of this museum are used to display a plethora of antiques, carved palace doors, pottery, a priceless collection of lamps and musical instruments of the Mughal and Maratha periods. Agha Khan Palace built by Aga Khan III, in the year 1892 to provide employment to the people of the nearby areas, who were hit by famine. The interesting Tribal Museum showcases the culture of Maharashtra’s tribal communities, such as the Marai, Waghdeo, Danteshwari and Bahiramr. Later check out of the hotel and drive to Mahableshwar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
12 Day: Mahableshwar
After breakfast, visit the 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 the hotel.
13 Day: Mahableshwar – Mumbai (345 kms: 7 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Mumbai. On arrival, transfer to hotel. After rest and relaxation evening is free for shopping in the local markets. Overnight at the hotel.
14 Day: Mumbai –Hometown (By Air)
After breakfast, morning is free for individual activities. Later check out of the hotel and drive to the airport to board the flight for hometown. Tour concludes here with happy memories.
 
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