A road journey from Bengaluru through Maharashtra's great temples and heritage: Kolhapur Mahalaxmi, Trimbakeshwar, Shirdi, Grishneshwar, Ellora, Ajanta and Pandharpur, returning via Gol Gumbaz, Hampi and Kudalasangama.
Bengaluru · Kolhapur · Mahabaleshwar · Pune · Nashik · Shirdi · Ellora · Ajanta · Pandharpur · Vijayapura · Hampi · Kudalasangama · 3★ hotels
Early morning pickup in Bengaluru and drive to Kolhapur. Darshan at the Kolhapur Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) Temple. Overnight in Kolhapur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check out early and drive to the hill station of Mahabaleshwar for local sightseeing, then continue to Pune. Overnight in Pune.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Sarasbaug Ganesha Temple in Pune, then drive to Nashik for darshan at the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, and on to Shirdi. Overnight in Shirdi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning darshan at the Shirdi Sai Baba temple, then check out and visit Shani Shingnapur. Continue to the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, the Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort. Overnight in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day trip to the Ajanta Caves, famous for their ancient Buddhist paintings and sculptures (closed on Mondays). Return to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Pandharpur for darshan at the Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple. Overnight in Pandharpur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Vijayapura (Bijapur) to see the Gol Gumbaz, then continue to Hampi and explore the ruins of the Vijayanagara empire. Overnight in Hampi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check out and visit Kudalasangama, the sacred confluence associated with Basavanna, then begin the return journey to Bengaluru. Tour ends in Bengaluru.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| City | Hotel | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Kolhapur | To be updated | 1 |
| Pune | To be updated | 1 |
| Shirdi | Marigold Hotel | 1 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) | IRA by Orchid Pride Elite | 2 |
| Pandharpur | To be updated | 1 |
| Hampi | To be updated | 1 |
All hotels are subject to availability. Similar-category hotels may be offered when required.
