7 days Maharashtra Delights with Ajanta and Ellora caves

Day 1 · Mumbai Sightseeing with Dharavi Slum Tour

1. 1

   Dharavi

   1 h 30 min

   On this tour, you'll explore the alleyways of makeshift homes and workshops, and meet the locals, learning how they live

2. 2

   Dhobi Ghat

   15 min

   Dhobi Ghat was an open air laundromat in Mumbai. The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals.

3. 3

   Gateway Of India

   15 min

   The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth century in the city of Mumbai. It was erected to commemorate the landing in December 1911 at Mumbai of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary, the first British monarch to visit India.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15 min

   It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historic railway station located in the heart of Mumbai.it was designed by the British architect F. W. Stevens, CST is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture.

5. 5

   Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

   20 min Admission included

   Highlighting Gandhi's life, this home features his room, a library, photos, films & other displays.

6. 6

   Marine Drive

   5 min

   The Marine drive is a 3Km long, arc-shaped boulevard, located in Southern Mumbai, a landmark well-known for its glamour and glitter which it spreads in the city.

Overnight at 3 Stars Hotel in Mumbai

Day 2 · Mumbai-khandala-lonavala-Pune

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   This point offers a great scenic view and is perfect for panorama lovers. The view is serene and you can see a lot of greenery as well.

2. 2

   Karla Caves

   2 hours Admission included

   The Karla Caves were once a Buddhist monastery and consist of 16 excavations/caves. Most of the caves belong to the early Hinayana phase of Buddhism, except for three from the later Mahayana phase. The main cave is the huge prayer/assembly hall, known as a chaityagriha, that's believed to date back to the 1st century BC

3. 3

   Bhaja Caves

   one hour Admission included

   Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC .It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism.The caves have a number of stupas, one of their significant features.

4. 4

   Ekvira Devi Temple

   30 min

   In Hinduism Goddess Ekvira also worshipped as Renuka in different parts of India and Nepal is mother of Chiranjivi or immortal sage Parashurama.

Overnight 3 stars hotel in Pune

Day 3 · Pune Sightseeing and 5 hours Drive to Aurangabad

1. 1

   Aga Khan Palace

   one hour Admission included

   The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in Pune. The palace was an act of charity by the spiritual leader of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims, who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine. The Aga Khan Palace is a majestic building.

2. 2

   Shaniwar Wada

   one hour Admission included

   Shaniwarwada is a historical fortification which was built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818, when the Peshwas lost control to the British East India Company after the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

3. 3

   Bund Garden

   30 min

   One of the most popular gardens in Pune, the Bund is a hotspot among locals. Kids and senior citizens visit the garden most frequently during mornings as it is a great place to enjoy some jogging and exercises

Overnight 3 stars hotel in Aurangabad

Day 4 · Guided Ajanta caves from Aurangabad ((105kms/ 2hrs approx one way)

1. 1

   Stop 1

   2 hours

   The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE

Overnight stay at 3 stars hotel in Aurangabad

Day 5 · Aurangabad Sightseeing with Ellora Caves

1. 1

   Ellora Caves

   2 hours Admission included

   Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Jain, Buddhist and Hindu, monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period.

2. 2

   Bibi Ka Maqbara

   30 min Admission included

   It was commissioned in 1660 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and chief wife Dilras Banu Begum and is considered to be a symbol of Aurangzeb's 'conjugal fidelity'.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   one hour Admission included

   Daulatabad Fort is a historical fortified citadel and was the capital of the Yadava dynasty, for a brief time the capital of the Delhi Sultanate, and later a secondary capital of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate

Overnight at Aurangabad, a 3-stars hotel

Day 6 · Aurangabad -Shani shingnapur-Shirdi-Nashik

1. 1

   Shree Shanidev Temple, Shani Shingnapur

   30 min

   There are no locks or even doors on any of the buildings. Residents of the village claim it has been completely crime-free for more than 400 years

2. 2

   Shri Saibaba Sansthan Temple

   one hour

   Sai Baba of Shirdi, also known as Shirdi Sai Baba, was an Indian spiritual master who is regarded by his devotees as a saint and a fakir. He is revered by both his Hindu and Muslim devotees during, as well as after his lifetime

Overnight at Nashik, a 3-stars Hotel

Day 7 · Nashik wine Tour with Sightseeing and Drive to Mumbai

1. 1

   Sula Vineyards

   30 min Admission included

   A visit to vineyards and winery in Nashik is an enjoyable experience for people of all ages and carefully curated to give you an inside peek into the winemaking process while allowing you to make great memories along the way.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   30 min

   Ramkund is a sacred bathing ghat on the bank of the Godavari river, which becomes the venue to host the spectacular Kumbh Mela.

3. 3

   Pandav Leni

   30 min Admission included

   Pandavleni Caves are a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3rd century CE, though additional sculptures were added up to about the 6th century, reflecting changes in Buddhist devotional practices mainly