10N/11D Western Ghats Hill Stations & Konkan Riviera - Mountains to Tropical Shorelines

Pune, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg, Goa · 10 nights / 11 days · India

Mountains to Tropical Shorelines. Stay plan: Pune (1N) – Lonavala (2N) – Mahabaleshwar (3N) – Kolhapur (1N) – Sindhudurg (2N) – Goa (1N). 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 — 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

7. Day 7 — Mahabaleshwar to Kolhapur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kolhapur through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Kolhapur and check in at hotel/resort. Historic city of Maharashtra: Revered Mahalaxmi Temple (Amabai Temple), Panhala Fort, and Kolhapuri chappals/cuisine. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.

   Overnight: Kolhapur

8. Day 8 — Kolhapur to Sindhudurg Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Sindhudurg through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Sindhudurg and check in at hotel/resort. Picturesque Konkan coastal region: Sindhudurg sea fort built by Shivaji Maharaj, Tarkarli scuba diving beach, and pristine Konkan shores. Overnight stay in Sindhudurg.

   Overnight: Sindhudurg

9. Day 9 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Sindhudurg

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Sindhudurg. Picturesque Konkan coastal region: Sindhudurg sea fort built by Shivaji Maharaj, Tarkarli scuba diving beach, and pristine Konkan shores. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Sindhudurg.

   Overnight: Sindhudurg

10. Day 10 — Sindhudurg to Goa Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Goa through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Goa and check in at hotel/resort. Sun, Sand and Heritage Capital: Goa beaches (Calangute, Baga, Vagator), Goa pristine shores (Colva, Palolem), Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fort Aguada, and Dudhsagar Falls. Overnight stay in Goa.

    Overnight: Goa

11. Day 11 — Goa 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.