Travel 12 days in wonderful Maharashtra

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Offered in: English and 2 more

The guided spiritual tour in Maharashtra is the ideal experience to know the religions of India and discover the religious tolerance, characteristic of Maharashtra.
Akvin Tourism offers you a unique tour which will make you discover Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism and Sikhism.
During 12 days, we offer you a discovery of each religion in exceptional places. In Aurangabad, you have an option of homestay for discover the Indian culture meticulously.
This tour is ideal for understanding Indian spirituality in all aspects. We choose places that are not very touristy or off beat in order to make it as closely experience as possible.
We are working on sustainable tourism.

Safety precautions for covid:
We are following the advice of all governments and public health authorities for the safety purpose of public health crisis and proactively implementing a range of precautionary measures, from regular sanitization of the car, cleaning protocols, wearing mask, temperature check.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance in all monuments
Train ticket
Accommodation in 3 star hotel
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
Professional guide
Which is not in the inclusion list

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Bombay (Mumbai)

    1 stop
  • 1

    We will be there to welcome you at the airport at your arrival time and to drop off to the hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Bombay (Mumbai)

    4 stops
  • 2

    After breakfast, proceed to Malabar hill. In front of an ancient step-well, we will explain you the different religions of India.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This temple is one of the oldest temple of the city. It was built in 12th century. It's a Shiva temple. It became famous because of the Sense 8 Netlfix series.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in the memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. The Dargah is in a middle of the sea. It's a nice place for walk and also to be away from the city

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Free time for the rest of the day

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Bombay (Mumbai)

    8 stops
  • 6

    After the breakfast, Journey towards Churchgate railway station. We will take a local train for going to Dharavi.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Visit of the biggest slum area of Asia. Discover the economy and it might change your view about slum area

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Colaba

    After the lunch, we will come back to Colaba and will visit the south of Bombay

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Gateway of India

    We will start the visit of south Mumbai by the symbol of the city, the gateway of India. This gate was made when the British king visited India.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    We will see the museum from outside. If you want to visit it, you can do it on your own ( not included).

    Admission ticket free
  • 11

    An art gallery for see the new generation artists from India.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    This train station is one of the monuments in Mumbai which is in UNESCO world heritage. We will go back to your hotel seeing the rest of the Victorian architecture monuments of the city

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13

    To end this day with memories, we will see the beautiful cathedral of the Holy Name. Vestige of the British presence in Mumbai

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Proceed to Nashik

    2 stops
  • 14
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    We will take the train for going to Nashik. During the 3 hours journey, you will discover the activity and the typical train culture.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 15

    After taking rest, we will go near to the river for seeing the night ceremony to worship Godavari river

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Nashik

    7 stops
  • 16

    After the breakfast, we will start exploring the mythological history of Nashik

    Admission ticket free
  • 17

    It will be the first temple of the day. Here we start the amazing adventure of Laxman, Ram and Sita who are one of the god and goddesses of Hinduism.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Sita Agni kund Samarpan Sthal

    We will see the end of the story of Ramayana. This place is known as place of miracle.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19

    We will come back in the center of Nashik to discover the heart of the Hindu spirituality. We will start by Naroshankar temple, one of the most beautiful temple of Nashik.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Kalaram Temple

    The temple was funded by Sardar Rangarao Odhekar, and was built around 1788. It was said that Odhekar had a dream that the statue of Rama in black colour was in the Godavari River. Odhekar took the statue from river and built the temple. It's now on day, one of the most important temple of the city

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 21

    This is the last temple of the day. Famous for its intense activity, it's the perfect temple for understanding the Ramayana and a part of Hinduism.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Ramkund

    We will finish the discovery of Hinduism by the main sacred place in Nashik. We will also talk about the funerals and its ceremony in Hinduism.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Journey towards Aurangabad

    3 stops
  • 23

    After the breakfast, we will roam around the old city market. This is where you can do lot of street shopping.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 24

    We will go by train to Aurangabad to experience the unique train journey.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 25

    After reaching Aurangabad, we will drop you at your hotel or in the home-stay (As per your choice)

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Aurangabad

    4 stops
  • 26

    Breakfast in the hotel or in the homestay

    Admission ticket free
  • 27
    Ajanta Caves

    A private AC vehicle will bring you to Ajanta caves. Ajanta caves is closed on Tuesday so we can change the order of visit depending on your dates. Ajanta caves is known for its painting and the nature around. It is one of marvelous man made art.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 28
    Ajanta Caves

    Visit to the UNESCO world heritage site Ajanta caves. This beauty can't be described in words, you need to come and get the experience.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 29

    Drop off at your hotel or at the homestay

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Aurangabad

    4 stops
  • 30

    After the breakfast, we will go to Ellora caves

    Admission ticket free
  • 31
    Ellora Caves

    The car will bring you until the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora, you can explore on your own and see the majestic Kailash temple resided in Ellora complex. We will give you some extra tips to visit this site.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 32
    Ellora Caves

    We will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora. 32 caves from 3 religions. You will discover the biggest monolithic monument in the world. This is a unique monument which is no where possible to see. The stone, carving, different head gears of statues will just amaze you.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 33

    Return to your hotel or the homestay

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Aurangabad

    8 stops
  • 34

    After the breakfast, proceed to Khultabad for discovering the Sufism

    Admission ticket free
  • 35

    Khuldabad was the capital of the Sufism in 14th century. A lot of great Sufi saints came for practice and teach Sufism in this village. It's still the second main place for the Sufism in India

    Admission ticket free
  • 36

    Malik Ambar was a slave who became prime minister of the sultanate of Nizam. He created Aurangabad and he is known for his extreme religious tolerance.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 37

    Aurangzeb was the last great Mughal emperor. His tomb is near his Sufi master. We will experience the Mughal emperor's last moments of the life.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 38

    Visit to Burhanuddin Gharib Dargah. He was a Sufi saint. Many miracles from Khultabad are attributed to him

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 39

    One of the most beautiful garden in Aurangabad area

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 40

    For understanding how a small village in middle of nowhere became the capital of Sufi, we must discover the history of Daulatabad fort.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 41

    Come back to your hotel or homestay

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Direction Nanded

    7 stops
  • 42

    After breakfast, we will go to train station for taking the train again to a religious place called Nanded.

    Admission ticket free
  • 43

    Train for going to Nanded

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 44

    Journey towards Hottal, for discovering a beautiful temple and village.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 45

    Visit of the village and temples

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 46

    Back to Nanded

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 47

    After getting fresh in the hotel, we will discover the Gurudwara by night which is a Sikh temple.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 48

    We will discover the magic of the main Sikh temple of the city with lot of new experiences around. We will also have delicious dinner prepared by locals.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Nanded

    4 stops
  • 49

    After the breakfast, we will explore the city

    Admission ticket free
  • 50

    We will go near to the river and visit a gurudwara for having an introduction of the Sikh religion.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 51

    We will come back on the main Gurudwara during the day for having a introduction of the Sikh community and how they work together or called as strong united community.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 52

    Back to hotel and free time for the rest of the day.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Proceed towards Mumbai

    1 stop
  • 53

    After breakfast, proceed to the airport for taking a flight to Mumbai. You have the option to book a train if you don't want to use flight.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dressing should be decent
  • We offer tours in English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi and Chinese. Instant confirmation is not available for languages ​​other than English & Hindi. Tour will be confirmed only after checking availability of Guide.
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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