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Mumbai & Three Jyotirlinga Temples in Maharashtra

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
8 days and 7 nights
India (Mumbai, Nasik, Aurangabad, Bhimashankar)
India (Mumbai)

Description

Three Jyotirlinga Temples in Maharashtra tour will begin in Mumbai. Visit the commercial capital of India & drive to Nasik the land of ancient hindu temple & a Jyotirlinga. Next drive to Aurangabad via visiting Shirdi Saibaba temple. While in Aurangabad visit Ellora Caves & Grishneshwar jyotirlinga. Further drive to visit Bhimashankar a Jyotirlinga Temple in the laps of Sahyadri Hills. You will also visit the Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves in Lonavala while driving back to Mumbai.

Three Jyotirlinga Temples in Maharashtra tour will begin in Mumbai. Visit the commercial capital of India & drive to Nasik the land of ancient hindu temple & a Jyotirlinga. Next drive to Aurangabad via visiting Shirdi Saibaba temple. While in Aurangabad visit Ellora Caves & Grishneshwar jyotirlinga. Further drive to visit Bhimashankar a Jyotirlinga Temple in the laps of Sahyadri Hills. You will also visit the Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves in Lonavala while driving back to Mumbai. 
 

Category

 
Price using 3 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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Price using 4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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Price using 5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant caves (Monday closed). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Mumbai - Nashik (170kms)
Drive to Nashik check in at hotel. Excursion to visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Brahmagiri Fort & Gangadwar.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Nashik - Aurangabad (170kms)
Visit Panchavati temple complex, Ram Kund water tank, Kalaram Temple & Sita Gufaa. Later drive to Aurangabad via visiting Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. Arrive Aurangabad check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
Aurangabad
Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, 34 monasteries and temples date back from 600 to 1000 AD. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Also visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Aurangabad - Bhimashankar (280kms)
Drive to Bhimashankar check in at hotel. Later visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple located in the laps of Sahyadri Hills. The graceful temple dates back to the 13th century Naga style of architecture. Optionally visit and trek in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. The place is famous for being a home to many endemic and pandemic animal and bird species including the Indian Giant Squirrel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Bhimashankar - Mumbai (200kms)
Drive to Mumbai via visiting The Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves 160 BC. ancient Buddhist shrines in Lonavala. The caves have rooms for the monks who resided here a prayer hall and a huge stupa. Also visit imposing Lohagad Fort & Bhushi Dam. Continue drive to Mumbai and check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Mumbai - Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsMumbai   Mumbai - Mumbai airport or your hotel in Mumbai
2 4 StarsMumbai
3 4 StarsNashik
4 4 StarsAurangabad
5 4 StarsAurangabad
6 4 StarsBhimashankar
7 4 StarsMumbai
8   Mumbai - Mumbai Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

PlacePrice using 3 Star HotelsPrice using 4 star hotelsPrice using 5 star hotels
MumbaiHotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil or similarSun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel or similarTrident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central or similar
NashikLily Sarovar Portico/ Ibis Nashik - An AccorHotels or similarRegenta Resort Soma Village/ Express Inn or similarThe Gateway Hotel Ambad/ Beyond By Sula or similar
AurangabadAmarpreet Hotel/ Key Hotel The Aures or similarAmbassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel or similarWelcomHotel Rama International/ Lemon Tree Hotel or similar
BhimashankarNeelam Hills Resort/ Blue Mormon Jungle Holiday Resort or similar