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The Magical Mountains of Maharashtra covers enchanting hill stations in Sahyadri Range. Mahabaleshwar with vitalizing air & mystique of hills & Panchgani- the strawberry serenade of India with some of the beautiful carved ruins of Rajamachi fort is enchanting. Lonavala- the leisure of mountain & charming Tungarli Lake to Joyride of Neral-Matheran hill railway with beautiful views of Sahyadri takes you to Matheran-only pedestrian hill station of India away from bustling city life. Then enjoy the virgin charm of Bhor Ghat at Karjat with rejuvenating ambience of nature. It unfolds every charm of Sahyadri with open arms to let you forget the tantrum of hectic metropolitan life.
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Day 01 : Arrive in Delhi |
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After arriving in Delhi, you will be greeted & received by our tour guide, who will assists and escort you to a waiting coach/cab and get you checked in to your decided hotel.
After lunch, we will embark on visit to Delhi's monuments starting with Qutub Minar followed by Lotus temple & Akshardham.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi. |
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02 : Delhi sightseeing |
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After breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Humayun's Tomb, then visit India Gate, The President House, & Parliament house. After lunch, we will visit Rajghat to see the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, drive straight to Old Delhi, to experience a rickshaw ride thru the old bazaars of Dariba Kalan & Chandani Chowk. Evening is at Red Fort where beside the interiors of the fort, a 'light and sound show', is very entertaining.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi. |
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03 : Delhi – Pune (by flight) (2 hrs) – Mahabaleshwar(130 km, 4 hrs) |
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Today morning, transfer to airport to board flight to Pune. Reach Pune at 1045 hrs & met by our representative and drive to Mahabaleshwar. Reach Mahabaleshwar by late afternoon. On arrival, check into hotel & rest of the day will be at leisure to enjoy natural beauty of place. Overnight stay will be in hotel. |
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04 : Mahabaleshwar |
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After breakfast, we will start sightseeing from Arthur's Point; only place which shows the geographical distinction between the Konkan and the Deccan territories of Mahabaleshwar with fascinating view of the barren deep valley Savitri on the left & shallow green valley on the right. Down the steps you come across a spring known as Tiger's spring which is supposed to be the source of the river Savitri.
After lunch, we will visit Veena Lake. It covers an area of about 27 acres. The main attraction over here is boating in lap of nature. A boat ride on the tranquil, crystal-clear waters of Lake Veena entices one beyond appreciation. The cool whispers of the surroundings add to the serenity of the landscape. You can see Veena falls, Chinaman's fall, & Dhobi's falls are the three main waterfalls. Beauty of these falls enhances during the rainy season. Lingmala Waterfalls present an enthralling sight of cascading water as it scatters from atop a steep cliff into thin silver streaks, often encircled by rainbow colors.
Then, we proceed to Sunset Point. You can see setting sun & its shades over Sahyadri Range. Pratapgadh is seen at the north of this point. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight stay. |
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05 : Mahabaleshwar – Panchgani (18 km) – Mahabaleshwar. |
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Today morning, we leave for day excursion to Panchgani.
The 18 km long stretch from Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar is simply beautiful. Throughout the way, Krishna River, wandering through farms, ravines and hamlets, serves as your perfect companion. On the other side of the hill, you will find the coastal plains luring you with their simple beauty.
Ride on horseback & traverse through the countryside, viewing the lush greenery, the thick foliage and the deep caves. We will visit the magnificent Kamalgad Fort & Rajpuri Caves. Then, we go to Dhom Dam, enchanting beauty with a lot of wind at Parsi Point nearby. Visit Table Land, one of the Largest Table land in Asia, and many films have been shot here. Then, we go to Harrison valley; here you can enjoy breath taking views of Sahyadri in Panchgani.
In late evening, we will return to Mahabaleshwar for overnight stay. |
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06 : Mahabaleshwar – Lonavala (190 km, 6 hrs) |
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In morning, we will leave for Lonavala via Mahad. The journey is itself beautiful through plateau to hills. The surroundings will change with distance. We will reach Lonavala by afternoon. On arrival, check into hotel & take rest for few hours. In evening, we will visit Tungarli Lake, near Tungarli village. The hill gives a beautiful view of Rajamachi, Lohagad, Visapur fort and Lonavala City. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight stay. |
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07: Lonavala |
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Today morning, we drive to Khandala Valley, (place is advised not to be visited in rainy season). The place is favorite of all trekkers. This place lies in between Rajamachi Point and Rajamachi fort. You come across Ulhas River in this valley. To reach to the bottom, we first reach the Kune point and then walk to the bottom. In afternoon, we will return to town for lunch. After lunch, we will visit the Echo point over Tiger's Leap. Nagphani and Tiger's Leap close to each other. In evening, return to Lonavala & take a stroll in market. Get some authentic Chikkis sweet specialty of here available in different tastes & flavors. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Lonavala. |
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08: Lonavala – Neral (50 km, 2 hrs) – Matheran (by Toy train) (20 km) |
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After breakfast drive toward Matheran passing through beautiful countryside. Reach Neral, starting station for Toy train journey to Matheran. Board the train & enjoy the picturesque view of valley, mountains, & valley in between. We will reach Matheran by noon. On arrival, check into hotel & relax for a while.
After lunch, we leave for most enthralling ride in hand pulled carts that will take you to all main look out points in the town. We will go to Malet spring, The Hart Point, Charlot Lake, & Monkey Point. In evening, we reach the Porcupine Point, also called the Sunset Point to witness the spectacular sunset.
In late evening, return to hotel for overnight stay.
Matheran, it is the only pedestrian hill station of Asia situated at a height of 2,636 feet above sea level on the Western Ghats because no vehicle is allowed in town limit. Matheran has a thick cover of forest which acts as a natural air conditioner. This keeps atmosphere clean and cool making it a traveler's paradise. |
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09: Matheran – Karjat (24 km, 1hr) |
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Early morning visit to Panorama Point to see enthralling sunrise in the backdrop of Sahyadri hills. Enjoy fresh crisp air & flora surrounding you. Return for breakfast. After breakfast till noon, the day period is at leisure. After lunch, proceed to Karjat. Arrive in Karjat in afternoon & check into resort.
Evening, go to Bhor Ghat. It was the ancient trade route connecting the ports at Choul, Revdanda, Panvel, etc. on the Konkan coast and the hinterland on the Deccan plateau. Nearby Morbe Dam & surrounding area offers natural beauty. Enjoy the richness of nature. In late evening, return to resort for overnight stay. |
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10: Karjat – Mumbai (80 km, 2 hrs) |
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In morning, we will visit Ulhas river valley. This valley glitters with large flowing streams of Ulhas River. It offers breathtaking sights especially during the monsoons when the water falls gush through the thick greenery of the valley. There are a number of tunnels in the Ulhas valley. Enjoy serene ambience of this place. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch, we will leave for Mumbai via Raigarh. Transfer to Mumbai International Airport to catch flight to your onward destination. |
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TnT says why |
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We highly recommend this tour as it comprises of all the beautiful hill stations of Sahyadri range in Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar- place having air that can nourish & energize you. Panchgani- the strawberry serenade of India with some of the beautiful carved ruins of Rajamachi fort is enchanting. Lonavala- the leisure of mountain & charming Tungarli Lake to Joyride of Neral-Matheran hill railway with beautiful views of Sahyadri takes you to Matheran-only pedestrian hill station of India away from bustling city life. Then enjoy the virgin charm of Bhor Ghat at Karjat with rejuvenating ambience of nature. It unfolds every charm of Sahyadri with open arms to let you forget the tantrum of hectic metropolitan life. |
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Other Extensions: |
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| 1 |
Mumbai sightseeing |
2 Days |
| 2 |
Alibaug & Kashid |
3 Days |
| 3 |
Pune & Lavasa |
3 Days |
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