Day 06 (Sunday) Pune
Morning - Arrival at Pune, the Erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra.
Board the bus to visit Mahatma Phule Mandai, the old central market. Move on to Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum that houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Also visit the David Synagogue, believed to be one of the largest in the world; built by a Jewish merchant, Sir David Sassoon in 1867.
After a quick lunch break at the Hotel Le Meridian, next stop is the Tribal Museum with an impressive collection of nearly 2000 rare and precious articles related to the tribal life of Maharashtra.
Aga Khan Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during freedom struggle presently converted in to a Museum dedicated to Gandhi family.
After witnessing an enchanting Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada late in the evening, board the train from Pune railway station.
Day 07 (Monday) Aurangabad
Morning Arrival at Aurangabad station.
Travelling along the picturesque ruins of Aurangabad proceed by road to the Historical fort Daulatabad.
Stop next at the Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religions - Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.
Lunch and Cultural programme at Hotel Taj. After lunch visit Shivaji Museum with weapons and antiques from the great Maratha Empire.
Move on to view the Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal, a grand piece of Moghul architecture, built as a tribute from the Emperor Son to his Mother.
enjoy free time shopping at Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork for a perfect memorabilia.
Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.
Day 08 (Tuesday) Ajanta & Nasik
Morning - Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Fardapur Resort.
After break fast proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the second century AD.
At noon board the train at Bhusalwal railway station. Proceed to Nashik. Lunch on-board.
Arrival at Nashik railway station Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine and dine at the Winery Yard. Late in the night board the train at Nashik railway station.
Day 09 (Wednesday) Mumbai
Morning - Arrival at CST, Mumbai. Check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 10 (Thursday) Leave Mumbai (Check out at 12 Noon)
Departure transfer from hotel to airport to board flight for onward journey.
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