Spiritual Shirdi & Sculptures of Ellora with Mountain Pass Drive

3 NIGHTS/ 4 DAYS

OVERVIEW


  • Shirdi
  • Pune
  • Aurangabad
  • Malshej Ghats
  • Shirdi Darshan & Aarti
  • UNESCO World Heritage Caves of Ellora
  • Daulatabad Fort
  • Biwi Ka Maqbara
  • Scenic Malshej Ghats Drive
  • Dagadusheth Ganapati Temple
  • Historic Aga Khan Palace
  • Peshwa Bajirao’s Shaniwar Wada
  • Chatursringi Temple
  • Optional Trip to Shri Shingnapur

  • Flights are not included in this package.
  • If Flights are required, our travel experts will assist you in finding, opting or booking the best flight connections to go well with your trip.
  • You may opt to book the flights yourself or have us book your flights for you.

  • CHROME PLUS
  • 2 to 3 Star Branded Reputed Hotel Chains or Locally Owned Hotels or Similar

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  • 3 Star Branded Reputed Hotel Chains or Similar

  • PREMIUM PLUS
  • 3 to 4 Star Branded Reputed Hotel Chains or Similar

  • LUXURY
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  • EXOTIC
  • 5 to 7 Star Branded Reputed Hotel Chains or Similar

INCLUSIONS

  • 02 Nights stay in a reputed branded hotel in Shirdi with quality bedding, interiors and in house recreational activities* .
  • 01 Night stay in city centre Pune in a branded hotel with quality bedding and interiors.
  • Elegant buffet or set menu breakfast for three days as per hotel/resort spread with selection of North Indian, South Indian and continental hot and cold delicacies.
  • Private AC exclusive vehicle for return Airport Transfers, intercity transfers and all sightseeing and excursions as well as temple visits.
  • An Auspicious visit to the Shirdi Mandir to attend the auspicious Aarti and an optional trip to Shri Shingnapur.

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  • Explore the magnificent Ellora Caves of Maharashtra, the magnificent Daultatabad Fort and Biwi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad.
  • Private scenic drive enroute the popular Malshej Ghats* of Maharashtra with great views and photo opportunities OR
  • Prime full day sightseeing in Pune including visits to the historic Aga Khan Palace and its beautifully kept gardens in Pune, Peshwa Bajirao’s Shaniwarwada, Chaturshringi temple and to the most popular Dagdusheth Ganpati temle.
  • Indoor and Outdoor recreational facilities at the Shirdi hotel available as per resorts terms.
  • An indulging and assisting driver for all sightseeing excursions throughout the itinerary.
  • All toll taxes, driver meals, driver’s allowances, driver’s night stay charges and interstate taxes where ever applicable.
  • All applicable taxes for helicopter travel, transportation, accommodation.

ITINERARY


At the Pune Airport, an executive will be there to welcome & receive you.  From the airport, we will drive you directly to Shirdi. After your arrival in Shirdi , you may Check in and refresh at the resort at this spiritual destination. Every activity at Shirdi revolves around the vast temple complex dedicated to Sai Baba. Devotees start queuing up in the early hours of dawn to catch a glimpse and seek the blessings of the life-size statue of Sai Baba. We will drive you to the temple for the evening Aarti and will then drive you back to the hotel later to relax and refresh overnight at your Shirdi hotel.

Today after a lovely breakfast, we will proceed to see some special places and begin with the caves of Ellora – Ellora is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple caves complexes in the world, and is alos a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site presents monuments and artwork of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism from the 600-1000 CE period. Located 15 km away from the main city of Aurangabad, the fort of Daulatabad in Aurangabad is no less than an architectural and engineering marvel, which is why it is counted amongst the ‘seven wonders of Maharashtra’. Built in the 12th century, it is one of the most powerful fortresses of the medieval period. It is built on a 200 mt high conical hill, which provides this grand fortress a strategic position, architectural beauty and protection from the enemies. If time permits, we will even drive you to the Biwi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad. Later we drive you back to your resort for overnight stay after a wonderful day amongst history and architecture.

Today, post breakfast, we will C/O early and proceed towards Malshej Ghats, the unspoilt environs and tranquil surroundings of Malshej Ghat makes it popular among hikers, trekkers and nature lovers, this stunning mountain pass in the Western Ghats is famous for its trekking trails, waterfalls, lakes and historic forts.  Malshej Ghat is also one of the most popular monsoon picnic spot among the tourists from Mumbai and Thane, owing to its many scenic waterfalls and trekking points. We will stop by here for some photos and guests can also enjoy a picnic with family if planned. We will then drive towards Pune and arrive at your hotel where you can rest and refresh overnight.

Today, post breakfast, we will set out on a journey to enjoy Pune and its wonders. We will visit the amazing  Aga Khan Palace. The grand Aga Khan Palace is set in a peaceful wooded 6.5-hectare plot northeast of the centre. This graceful building was where Mahatma Gandhi and other prominent nationalist leaders were interned by the British following Gandhi’s Quit India campaign in 1942. Next wil be the popular Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Pune which is dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. We then move on to the stunning or so called haunted Shaniwar Wada which was the For the complex, Teak was imported from the jungles of Junnar, Stones were brought from Chinchwad, and Limestone from the belts of Jejuri. With a total cost of Rs. 16,110 (an empire’s treasure of those times) and over two years later, it was completed and handover to the Peshwa Bajirao’s family where Peshwa Bajirao lived for an year and died as well. Also pay a visit to the Chaturshringi temple. Later in the evening, we will drive you to the airport.

TERMS

  • Scenic road journey via Malshej ghats will be done only if weather permitting and as long as the routes and roads are in good shape and deemed safe for family travel by our local supplier. If the route is cancelled due to reasons beyond our control, an evening in popular Bazaar of Pune will be accommodated.

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Starting From
17,000/-

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