Day 1: Mumbai

On arrival you will be welcome by our representative, and then transfer to the hotel where we have held the room on ready occupancy basis. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2: Mumbai

After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Bombay, drive to <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'GWI','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Gateway of India</a> and from here cruise by motorboats to <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AFZ','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Elephanta caves</a>. 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 of cross beams. The picturesque presentations of the 9 marvelous 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 <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'GWI','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Gateway of India</a>, one can have lunch at the Taj Hotel or other several good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar serving continental cuisines. Later visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AGE','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Prince of Wales Museum</a>, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens, Return back to the hotel for overnight.Note: <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AFZ','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Elephanta caves</a> and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AGE','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Prince of Wales Museum</a> are closed on every Monday.

Day 3: Mumbai - Pune

Morning after breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Pune. En route you can visit Lonavala to see the Bhushi Dam; you can enjoy lunch at Amber hotel in good surrounding. After visit continue to drive to Pune. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore this cultural capital of Maharashtra on your own. Overnight at Pune.

Day 4: Pune

Today after breakfast, take a sightseeing of Pune visiting Raja <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ALT','PNQ','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Kelkar Museum</a>, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ALN','PNQ','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Shaniwarwada</a>, Saras Bagh, Kasturba Smarak (Inside Agha Khan Palace). Rest of the day will be free for relaxation and leisure activities. Overnight at Pune.

Day 5: Pune

Morning after breakfast take an excursion to Bhimashankar. It is the temple containing one of the five Jyotirlinga found in Maharashtra. Nana Fadnis, an eminent statesman of the Peshwa days, constructed the beautiful Shiva Temple at Bhimashankar. The wooden entrance of the temple is beautifully carved. On Mahashivratri day, over 20,000 devotees attend a special religious fair. Bhimashankar is endowed with beautiful scenery and an all-around vibrant atmosphere. Also visit Bombay Point, Gupta Bhimashankar: the origin of Bhima River, Hanuman Tank and Nagphani Point. After visit drive back to Pune for overnight stay.

Day 6: Pune - Bhimashankar

Morning after breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Aurangabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the evening is free to enjoy the atmosphere of Aurangabad. Overnight at Aurangabad

Day 7: Bhimashankar - Pune

on arrival board to the connecting flight for Aurangabad, on arrival transfer to the hotel, Aurangabad is the is the most elaborate vase temples of India, although Buddhist monks began excavating in the seventh century, the site grew to include Hindu and Jain temples as the Buddhist faith waned in popularity towards the end of the seventh century. There are 34 caves - 12 Buddhist (Ad 600-800) 17 Hindu (around AD 900) and they are numbered in that order as you progress from south to North. After relaxation visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A87','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Daulatabad Fort</a>. 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 <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A85','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Panchakki</a>, an intriguing water mill, the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A85','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Panchakki</a> is famous for its underground water channel which traverses more than 8 kms to its source away in the mountis. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.Note: The <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A81','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Ajanta caves</a> are closed to public on all Monday and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A80','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Ellora Caves</a> on Tuesday

Day 8: Pune

After breakfast excursion to the famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A81','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Ajanta caves</a>. 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 anient India. Etched and painted in mineral dyes, the paintings have a languorous stylized beauty and magical eloquence. After visiting <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A81','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Ajanta caves</a> drive back to Aurangabad. Return to Aurangabad for overnight stay.

Day 9: Pune - Aurangabad

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.After visit return to the Aurangabad for overnight stay.

Day 10: Aurangabad

Morning after breakfast visit to Grishneshwara. It is an ancient pilgrimage site revered as the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Shiva. It is located at a distance of 11 km from Daulatabad near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Daulatabad was once known as Devagiri. After visit drive back to Aurangabad for overnight stay.

Day 11: Aurangabad

Morning after an early breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Shirdi On arrival transfer to the hotel Move towards most reputed temple in Shirdi. "The Temple of Sai Baba of Shirdi". Spend your day at the sacred atmosphere of Shirdi. Roam around in the spiritual atmosphere. Overnight hotel.

Day 12: Aurangabad

Morning after breakfast takes an excursion to Shanishinganapur. Visit the presiding deity of Shinganapur, Sri Shaneshwara or Shanidev- the personification of the planet Saturn is worshipped with utmost reverence and devotion by multitudes of people from all over the world. The spectacle of the deity in black stone is overwhelming. A unique aspect of this place is that no temple structure houses the Shanidev. There is only a simple platform on which stands the swayambhu idol, in black stone. After visit drive back to Shirdi for overnight stay. Evening is free to move around the temple area and for shopping. Overnight at Shirdi.

Day 13: Aurangabad

Morning after breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Nasik. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Then visit to <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AIV','ISH','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Ramkund</a> - This holy tank is 27 m by 12 m and was built in 1696 by Chitrarao Khatarkar. It is believed that Rama and Sita used to bathe in this tank during their exile. And Muktidham Temple - This famous temple is located near Nashik station, just 7 kms from the city. The Muktidham Temple is pure white, the colour signifying holiness and peace. White Makrana marble was used to build this temple, which has very unusual architecture. Unique to this temple are the 18 chapters of the Gita written on the walls. A visit to this temple by Hindus is considered as a visit to the 4 dhams or holy centres. After visit drive back to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight at Nasik

Day 14: Aurangabad - Grishneshwara

Early morning after breakfast drive to <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AIX','ISH','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Trimbakeshwar</a>. Visit famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AIX','ISH','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Trimbakeshwar</a> Temple and as the source of the Godavari River. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AIX','ISH','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Trimbakeshwar</a> enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to Shiva and this one is considered to be the main Jyotirlinga. After visit drive back to Nasik for overnight stay. Overnight at Nasik.

Day 15: Grishneshwara - Aurangabad

Morning after breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon is free at leisure. After relaxation you can take a visit to the city life of Western Suburan visiting Iscon Temple and shopping.you can visit to <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'GWI','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Gateway of India</a>, Marine drive also known as queens necklace in the night.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 16: Aurangabad

Day free at leisure.Evening trasfer to International airport for onward destination.