Tour Plan
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Route: Mumbai – Lonavala – Matheran – Nashik – Shirdi – Aurangabad – Ajanta – Ellora – Pune – Mahabaleshwar – Mumbai
Tour Type: Private / Customisable
Ideal For: First-time Maharashtra travellers, families, senior travellers, culture & temple-focused tours
Day Wise Itinerary
Arrival and night in Mumbai
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a Discovery Prime Tours representative at the airport, holding a placard with your name. Receive assistance with hotel check-in. You will get a brief description of your Maharashtra temple tour packages and receive related documents.
The rest of the day is kept light to recover from travel fatigue. If you feel, take a short walk near the hotel and try local thali, vadapav, pav bhaji, or other famous Mumbai street food items. Spend the night at the hotel.
Mumbai (Bombay)
After breakfast, start the day in South Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India and take a short ferry ride to Elephanta Island to see the rock-cut caves. Climb 100 steps to see the caves with large pillars and 9 sculptured panels, including the renowned Trimurthi Shiva panel.
Return by afternoon and continue with Prince of Wales Museum, Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens, and Mahalaxmi Temple. In the evening, walk along Marine Drive as locals do. Stop by chowpatty for some street food. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Note: Elephanta Caves & Museum closed on Mondays.
Mumbai - Lonavala
After breakfast, drive to Lonavala via the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. Check in and rest. Spend the day exploring the beautiful surroundings. Later, visit Karla and Bhaja Caves. Evening is free to enjoy the weather, tea stalls, and local chikki shops. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Lonavala Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, start your half-day sightseeing tour of Lonavala. Visit Rajmachi Fort, followed by Bhushi Dam and Lonavala Lake. End your day at the beautiful Sunset Point by the Sahyadri hills. Overnight in Lonavala.
Lonavala - Matheran
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Proceed to Matheran for a scenic getaway. Check in and take your time to relax and explore the area. After lunch, visit popular viewpoints like Panorama Point, Louisa Point and Echo Point. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Matheran - Nasik
After breakfast, check out and drive to Nasik. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival. Take an afternoon city tour to Sunder Narayan Temple and Sita Mata Gupt Caves. In the evening, visit the Godavari Ghats for a calm walk. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Nasik - Shirdi
Early breakfast and visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga. Then check out from the hotel and drive to Shirdi. Check into the hotel upon arrival. Visit the revered Sai Baba Temple and take part in eveneing aarti. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Shirdi - Aurangabad
After breakfast, drive to Aurangabad and check into the hotel. Check in and relax. Later, visit Daulatabad Fort, Bibi Ka Maqbara, and Panchakki (water mill). Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.
Aurangabad – Ajanta
After breakfast, take an excursion to the famous Ajanta Caves. Spend the day exploring the Buddhist caves and paintings at a comfortable pace. After visiting, drive back to Aurangabad for an overnight stay.
Aurangabad - Ellora - Pune
After breakfast, tour Ellora. The site includes temples dedicated to Brahmanism, Jainism, and Buddhism.
Highlights include:
- Monolithic Kailasa Temple
- Buddhist Vishvakarma Chaitya and Vihara
- Jain cave number 32, with a magnificent Yakshi statue
After lunch, drive to Pune. Check in and rest. Overnight stay in Pune.
Note: Ajanta Caves are closed on Mondays and Ellora Caves on Tuesdays.
Pune – Mahabaleswar
After breakfast, drive to Mahabaleshwar. Check in and relax. Evening free to walk near the market and try strawberries (seasonal). Overnight stay.
Mahabaleswar Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit viewpoints like Arthur’s Seat and Kate’s Point. In the afternoon, visit Panchgani, another popular and beautifully situated hill station. Return to Mahabaleshwar by evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Mahableshwar to Mumbai
Early breakfast and drive back to Mumbai. Check in and relax. In the evening, step out for a calm visit to ISKCON Temple. if you have some energy, shop at Cross Road, Phoenix Mill - Bombay Bazaar.
Departure to Airport
Takw your breakfast in the morning. Later, transfer to Mumbai International Airport for your onward journey. Board your flight back home.
Package Inclusions- Airport pickup & drop
- All transfers by private AC vehicle
- Comfortable hotel stays with daily breakfast
- Experienced local driver
- Fuel, tolls, parking charges
- 24×7 local assistance
- Monument & cave entry tickets
- Personal expenses (tips, shopping, meals not mentioned)
- Anything not listed under inclusions








