Cultural holidays

Maharashtra Heritage Circuit

Caves, shrines and Peshwa history: Mumbai, Ajanta and Ellora, Shirdi and Pune's Shaniwar Wada.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inMumbai
RouteMumbai · Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) ·…
Places4 destinations
StateMaharashtra, India
Ideal forCultural holidays, Pilgrimage tours
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1OVLPR

Best time to visit: November to February

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Mumbai

Shaniwar Wada – Pune

Trip overview

Caves, shrines and Peshwa history: Mumbai, Ajanta and Ellora, Shirdi and Pune's Shaniwar Wada.

The route spends 1 night in Mumbai, 2 nights in Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora), 1 night in Shirdi and 1 night in Pune, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and pilgrimage tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Gateway of IndiaChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj TerminusElephanta CavesEllora CavesAjanta CavesBibi Ka MaqbaraShri Sai Baba Samadhi MandirDwarkamaiChavadiShaniwar Wada

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Mumbai

Arrive via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Colaba Causeway: Street market and cafés

Day 2Mumbai to Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora)

Travel from Mumbai to Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) hotel
Ellora Caves: 34 caves including the monolithic Kailasa temple (closed Tuesdays)

Day 3Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora): Ajanta Caves and Daulatabad Fort

Ajanta Caves: Buddhist caves with ancient murals (closed Mondays)
Daulatabad Fort: Hill fort with a tricky defensive tunnel

Day 4Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) to Shirdi

Travel from Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) to Shirdi by private vehicle
Check in at your Shirdi hotel
Trimbakeshwar: Jyotirlinga temple near Nashik

Day 5Shirdi to Pune

Travel from Shirdi to Pune by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Pune hotel
Shaniwar Wada: Peshwa palace fortification

Day 6Depart from Pune

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Pune Airport (PNQ) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Mumbai: Stay in South Mumbai for the heritage sights and keep the suburbs for shopping and nightlife.
Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora): Ajanta is about 100 km from town, so give it a full day; Ellora is a half day.
Shirdi: Book darshan and aarti passes online in advance on the official Sai Sansthan site.
Pune: Ganesh Chaturthi (August–September) is the city's biggest festival.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Mumbai, Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora), Shirdi, Pune
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Pilgrimage tours
Best time: November to February; October to March; October to February
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1OVLPR

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Mumbai: November to February. Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora): October to March. Shirdi: October to March. Pune: October to February.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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