Travel 12 days in wonderful Maharashtra

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Bombay (Mumbai)⌄

   We will be there to welcome you at the airport at your arrival time and to drop off to the hotel.

   Overnight: Bentley Hotel Colaba or similar (minimum 3 star hotel)

2. 2Bombay (Mumbai)⌄

   After breakfast, proceed to Malabar hill. In front of an ancient step-well, we will explain you the different religions of India.

   This temple is one of the oldest temple of the city. It was built in 12th century. It's a Shiva temple. It became famous because of the Sense 8 Netlfix series.

   The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in the memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. The Dargah is in a middle of the sea. It's a nice place for walk and also to be away from the city

   Free time for the rest of the day

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Fab hotel Inn Colaba or similar (minimum 3 star hotel)

3. 3Bombay (Mumbai)⌄

   After the breakfast, Journey towards Churchgate railway station. We will take a local train for going to Dharavi.

   Visit of the biggest slum area of Asia. Discover the economy and it might change your view about slum area

   After the lunch, we will come back to Colaba and will visit the south of Bombay

   We will start the visit of south Mumbai by the symbol of the city, the gateway of India. This gate was made when the British king visited India.

   We will see the museum from outside. If you want to visit it, you can do it on your own ( not included).

   An art gallery for see the new generation artists from India.

   This train station is one of the monuments in Mumbai which is in UNESCO world heritage. We will go back to your hotel seeing the rest of the Victorian architecture monuments of the city

   To end this day with memories, we will see the beautiful cathedral of the Holy Name. Vestige of the British presence in Mumbai

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Lunch in included in Dharavi

   Overnight: Fab hotel Inn Colaba

4. 4Proceed to Nashik⌄

   We will take the train for going to Nashik. During the 3 hours journey, you will experience the typical Indian train culture.

   After taking rest, we will go near the river for seeing the night ceremony to worship Godavari river

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3 star hotel category

5. 5Nashik⌄

   After the breakfast, we will start exploring the mythological history of Nashik

   It will be the first temple of the day. Here we start the amazing adventure of Laxman, Ram and Sita who are one of the god and goddesses of Hinduism.

   We will see the end of the story of Ramayana. This place is known as place of miracle.

   We will come back in the center of Nashik to discover the heart of the Hindu spirituality. We will start by Naroshankar temple, one of the most beautiful temple of Nashik.

   The temple was funded by Sardar Rangarao Odhekar, and was built around 1788. It was said that Odhekar had a dream that the statue of Rama in black colour was in the Godavari River. Odhekar took the statue from river and built the temple. It's now on day, one of the most important temple of the city

   This is the last temple of the day. Famous for its intense activity, it's the perfect temple for understanding the Ramayana and a part of Hinduism.

   We will finish the discovery of Hinduism by the main sacred place in Nashik. We will also talk about the funerals and its ceremony in Hinduism.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3 star hotel category

6. 6Journey towards Aurangabad⌄

   After the breakfast, we will roam around the old city market. This is where you can do lot of street shopping.

   We will go by train to Aurangabad to experience the unique train journey.

   After reaching Aurangabad, we will drop you at your hotel or in the home-stay (As per your choice)

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner

7. 7Aurangabad⌄

   Breakfast in the hotel or in the homestay

   A private AC vehicle will bring you to Ajanta caves. Ajanta caves is closed on Tuesday so we can change the order of visit depending on your dates. Ajanta caves is known for its painting and the nature around. It is one of marvelous man made art.

   Visit to the UNESCO world heritage site Ajanta caves. This beauty can't be described in words, you need to come and get the experience.

   Drop off at your hotel or at the homestay

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner (if 2 people only)

8. 8Aurangabad⌄

   After the breakfast, we will go to Ellora caves

   The car will bring you until the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora, you can explore on your own and see the majestic Kailash temple resided in Ellora complex. We will give you some extra tips to visit this site.

   We will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora. 32 caves from 3 religions. You will discover the biggest monolithic monument in the world. This is a unique monument which is no where possible to see. The stone, carving, different head gears of statues will just amaze you.

   Return to your hotel or the homestay

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner

9. 9Aurangabad⌄

   After the breakfast, proceed to Khultabad for discovering the Sufism

   Khuldabad was the capital of the Sufism in 14th century. A lot of great Sufi saints came for practice and teach Sufism in this village. It's still the second main place for the Sufism in India

   Malik Ambar was a slave who became prime minister of the sultanate of Nizam. He created Aurangabad and he is known for his extreme religious tolerance.

   Aurangzeb was the last great Mughal emperor. His tomb is near his Sufi master. We will experience the Mughal emperor's last moments of the life.

   Visit to Burhanuddin Gharib Dargah. He was a Sufi saint. Many miracles from Khultabad are attributed to him

   One of the most beautiful garden in Aurangabad area

   For understanding how a small village in middle of nowhere became the capital of Sufi, we must discover the history of Daulatabad fort.

   Come back to your hotel or homestay

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner

10. 10Direction Nanded⌄

    After breakfast, we will go to train station for taking the train again to a religious place called Nanded.

    Train for going to Nanded

    Journey towards Hottal, for discovering a beautiful temple and village.

    Visit of the village and temples

    Back to Nanded

    After getting fresh in the hotel, we will discover the Gurudwara by night which is a Sikh temple.

    We will discover the magic of the main Sikh temple of the city with lot of new experiences around. We will also have delicious dinner prepared by locals.

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner

11. 11Nanded⌄

    After the breakfast, we will explore the city

    We will go near to the river and visit a gurudwara for having an introduction of the Sikh religion.

    We will come back on the main Gurudwara during the day for having a introduction of the Sikh community and how they work together or called as strong united community.

    Back to hotel and free time for the rest of the day.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner

12. 12Proceed towards Mumbai⌄

    After breakfast, proceed to the airport for taking a flight to Mumbai. You have the option to book a train if you don't want to use flight.