About the tour
About Maharashtra
Maharashtra — India’s “Magnetic State”. From the towering Gateway of India in Mumbai to the painted Ajanta-Ellora caves (UNESCO), the wine country of Nashik to the hill stations of the Sahyadri ranges, the holy shrine of Shirdi to the secret beaches of Konkan — Maharashtra is bold, beautiful and full of contrast.
Best Time to Visit
- November – February — pleasant 15–28 °C, ideal for sightseeing.
- June – September — monsoon. The Sahyadri ranges, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar & Bhandardara come alive with waterfalls.
- October & March — shoulder months — warm but bearable.
Where to Go
Mumbai — Maximum City
India’s financial & entertainment capital. Bollywood, beach promenades, Victorian architecture, the world’s biggest dabbawalla network.
Highlights
- Gateway of India & Taj Mahal Hotel
- Marine Drive (the “Queen’s Necklace”)
- Elephanta Caves (UNESCO, by ferry)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (UNESCO Victorian Gothic)
- Dhobi Ghat — the world’s largest open-air laundry
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park & Kanheri Caves
- Bollywood studio tour
- Mumbai street food trails
Aurangabad — Gateway to Ajanta & Ellora
The launchpad for two of India’s most stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Highlights
- Ajanta Caves — 30 painted Buddhist caves (2nd century BCE – 6th century CE)
- Ellora Caves — 34 monolithic rock-cut temples (Hindu, Buddhist, Jain)
- Bibi Ka Maqbara — “mini Taj Mahal”
- Daulatabad Fort
- Paithani silk weaving heritage
Pune — Cultural & Education Hub
The cultural heart of Maharashtra and a young, lively city of cafes, IT parks and Marathi heritage.
Highlights
- Aga Khan Palace (where Mahatma Gandhi was interned)
- Shaniwar Wada
- Sinhagad Fort
- Osho International Meditation Resort
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Lonavala & Khandala — Monsoon Magic
The Sahyadri’s most accessible hill stations — 2 hours from Mumbai, 1 hour from Pune. Spectacular in monsoon when waterfalls activate.
Highlights
- Tiger’s Leap (Tiger Point)
- Lions’ Point sunset
- Bhushi Dam
- Karla & Bhaja Caves (2nd century BCE Buddhist)
- Lohagad Fort trek
- Famous chikki sweets
Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani
The strawberry hills of Maharashtra — viewpoints, pre-monsoon strawberry farms, and colonial-era retreats.
Nashik — Wine Country
India’s wine capital with Sula, York and Grover vineyards. Also one of the four Kumbh Mela cities.
Shirdi — Sai Baba’s Abode
One of the most-visited spiritual destinations in India — the samadhi of Saint Sai Baba and the Dwarkamai mosque where he lived.
Konkan Coast
Maharashtra’s hidden coastline — quieter than Goa with serene beaches.
Highlights
- Alibaug — easy weekend escape from Mumbai
- Tarkarli — scuba diving in clear waters
- Ganpatipule — beach-side temple town
- Murud-Janjira — sea fort that was never conquered
Other Popular Destinations
- Tadoba & Pench — premier tiger reserves
- Mahabaleshwar Strawberry Festival (March)
- Matheran — vehicle-free hill station with toy train
- Kolhapur — Mahalaxmi Temple, leather chappals
Maharashtrian Cuisine
- Vada Pav — Mumbai’s iconic burger
- Pav Bhaji — buttery vegetable mash with bread rolls
- Misal Pav — sprouted bean curry, Pune speciality
- Puran Poli — sweet stuffed flatbread
- Bombay Sandwich — green chutney layered street classic
- Modak — Lord Ganesha’s favourite sweet (Ganesh Chaturthi)
- Konkani Fish Curry — coconut-based coastal curry
- Solkadhi — pink coconut + kokum digestive drink
How to Reach
By Air
Main hub: Mumbai (BOM). Others: Pune (PNQ), Aurangabad (IXU), Nagpur (NAG), Nashik (ISK).
By Rail
Mumbai CST and Mumbai Central are major terminals. Pune Junction is the gateway to Western Maharashtra.
By Road
Mumbai-Pune Expressway is one of India’s best. Our fleet includes Innova and Tempo Traveller for the Aurangabad caves circuit.
Ready to plan your Maharashtra journey? Use the booking card or message Prithvi on WhatsApp — we’ll plan a Mumbai–Ajanta–Ellora–Lonavala circuit, or extend it to the Konkan beaches.