8N/9D Maharashtra Hill Stations & Ajanta Ellora Caves - Waterfalls, Forts & World Heritage Caves

Pune, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Aurangabad · 8 nights / 9 days · India

Waterfalls, Forts & World Heritage Caves. Stay plan: Pune (1N) – Lonavala (2N) – Mahabaleshwar (2N) – Aurangabad (3N). Arrive Pune, depart Pune.

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Pune

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Mumbai/Pune/Goa/Ahmedabad). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Pune. Check in at hotel/resort/beach camp. Cultural Capital of Maharashtra: Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, and Sinhagad Fort trekking hills. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Pune.

   Overnight: Pune

2. Day 2 — Pune to Lonavala Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Lonavala through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Lonavala and check in at hotel/resort. Scenic hill station of Western Ghats: Tiger's Leap, Bhaja Caves, Karla Caves, Lohagad Fort, and famous Lonavala chikki sweet markets. Overnight stay in Lonavala.

   Overnight: Lonavala

3. Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Lonavala

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Lonavala. Scenic hill station of Western Ghats: Tiger's Leap, Bhaja Caves, Karla Caves, Lohagad Fort, and famous Lonavala chikki sweet markets. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Lonavala.

   Overnight: Lonavala

4. Day 4 — Lonavala to Mahabaleshwar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Mahabaleshwar through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Mahabaleshwar and check in at hotel/resort. Renowned hill station in Sahyadri mountains: Venna Lake boating, Pratapgarh Fort, Mapro Garden, and majestic valley viewpoints. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar.

   Overnight: Mahabaleshwar

5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Mahabaleshwar

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Mahabaleshwar. Renowned hill station in Sahyadri mountains: Venna Lake boating, Pratapgarh Fort, Mapro Garden, and majestic valley viewpoints. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar.

   Overnight: Mahabaleshwar

6. Day 6 — Mahabaleshwar to Aurangabad Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Aurangabad through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Aurangabad and check in at hotel/resort. Historic city of architectural marvels: UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora, Daulatabad Fort, and Bibi Ka Maqbara. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

   Overnight: Aurangabad

7. Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Aurangabad

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Aurangabad. Historic city of architectural marvels: UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora, Daulatabad Fort, and Bibi Ka Maqbara. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

   Overnight: Aurangabad

8. Day 8 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Aurangabad

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Aurangabad. Historic city of architectural marvels: UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora, Daulatabad Fort, and Bibi Ka Maqbara. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

   Overnight: Aurangabad

9. Day 9 — Aurangabad to Pune - Onward Departure

   Post breakfast and morning views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping (Kolhapuri chappals, Kutch handicrafts, or Goan cashew nuts) before proceeding on your return transfer to Pune airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category heritage palace hotels, luxury beach resorts, eco-camps, or standard hotels on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller / HiAce) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Shirdi Sai Baba VIP Darshan coordination and Trimbakeshwar / Grishneshwar / Somnath / Dwarkadhish temple assistance.
• Ferry tickets to Elephanta Caves (Mumbai) and Dwarka to Betwo / Bet Dwarka boat crossings.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Western India destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Mumbai / Pune / Goa / Ahmedabad / Rajkot.
• Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera fees at religious shrines.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, water sports at Goa, or Ajanta/Ellora cave entry tickets.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like road blocks, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.