CODE – DOM MA01

05 Days / 04 Nights

Pune | Shirdi | Shani Shingnapur | Aurangabad

Day 01

Arrive Pune | To Shirdi (90 kms / approx. 2 hour drive)

Welcome to Pune, one of the biggest industrial towns of Maharashtra. On arrival at Pune airport or Pune railway station, starts your tour of ‘Maharashtrian Delight’. You will be received and taken to Shirdi. On arrival, check into your hotel. The rest of the day is spent in leisure to explore the holy town of Shirdi on foot.

Day 02

In Shirdi | Excursion to Shani Shingnapur (75 kms / approx. 2 hour drive)

Early in the morning, visit the holy Samadhi Mandir, the shrine of Sai Baba where his mortal remains were interred. Later in the afternoon, proceed on a half-day excursion to Shani Shingnapur, a shrine dedicated to Lord Shani. Return to Shirdi by late evening.

Day 03

To Aurangabad (125 kms / approx. 3 hour drive)

Today your journey continues to Aurangabad, where on arrival you will check into your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a half day city tour visiting the Panchakki (Water Wheel) followed by a visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara, built in black marble, which is considered to be an imitation of the Taj. Finally, visit the Ellora Caves and the Ghrishneshwar Temple – one of the 12 Jyotirlingas (Shrines of Lord Shiva) and the Devgiri Fort – an invincible fort built in 12th century by Bhillama the king of the Yadav Dynasty.

Day 04

In Aurangabad | Excursion to Ajanta (103 kms / approx. 3 hour drive)

Today, you will proceed on a full day excursion to Ajanta – a world famous site where one can find the most beautiful paintings and sculptures. Enroute you can shop for the famous Himroo Shawls and Paithani Saris.

Day 05

Depart Aurangabad | Return home with happy memories

Time to bid farewell to your ‘Maharashtrian Delight’ tour, as you are taken to Aurangabad airport or Aurangabad railway station for your journey onward.

Day 06

In Kanha

Early morning, visit Kanha National Park to sight wildlife. The rest of the day is spent at leisure for relaxing in the serenity of your resort. (The park remains open from 1st November to 30th June).

Day 07

To Jabalpur (160 kms / approx. 4 hour drive)

After breakfast, you will drive to Jabalpur. In the afternoon visit Bhedaghat. Enjoy a boat ride (on direct payment basis) in the river, Narmada (boats are available between November and May).

Day 08

Depart Jabalpur | Return home with happy memories

Time to bid farewell to your ‘Heartland of India’ tour while you are taken to Jabalpur airport or the Jabalpur railway station for your journey onward.