Duration: |
8 Days |
Day 01 - Arrive Mumbai – Drive to Shirdi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to Shridi (04 Hours Drive) . Check in your Hotel. Take a Live darshan to Shirdi temple and visit to other Important temples in Shirdi overnight Stay in Shirdi.
Day 02 – Shirdi – Drive to Mahabaleshwar
After Breakfast , Drive to Mahabaleshwar (about 7 hours). Check in to the hotel. Full day free to explore town on your own or you can relax at the hotel. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.Day 03 - Mahabaleshwar – Pratapgarh Excursion
After Breakfast, enjoy the local visits or one can enjoy to day excursion to Pratapgarh. Half Day Sightseeing of Pratapgadh about 24 km. away from Mahabaleshwar.
Pratapgad the pride of the Maratha Empire. Built in 1656, it is a maze of ponds, chambers and long dark walkways, some of which lead to trap doors that open to a 100 meter fall! It was here that Afzal Khan, the mighty general of Bijapur, met his untimely death at the hands of Shivaji. . Rest of The day free for shopping. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Mahabaleshwar.
Day 04– Mahabaleshwar - Drive to Lonavala
After Breakfast, Drive to Lonavala about (04 hours). Check in your hotel.
Visit Imagica theme park. Adlabs Imagica is an Amusement park located near the city of Khopoli on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. You can purchase your Park tickets 24 hours prior through our convenient and secure online booking service. Enjoy this theme park full day. Evening leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 - Lonavala – Drive to Mumbai
After Breakfast, time free for own, later drive to Mumbai, Arrive Mumbai & check in your hotel, and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 - Mumbai – Sight seeing
After breakfast, proceed for Mumbai sightseeing including visit of
*Gateway of India
This of course, is the logical place from where to begin your tour. After all, you're following in the footsteps of royalty!
The English King George V landed in India in 1911 at this very spot, and the citizens of Bombay pooled money and ideas to build this grand memorial to him. After Indian independence, the last British soldiers departed through this arch.
*Regal Cinema Circle
Just after the Gateway is the Regal Cinema circle. Stand at the parking lot in the centre of the circle, with the Police Headquarters behind you and look around - the roads that lead away from this circle each show you a unique facet of Mumbai.
1-To your left, starting at the art deco Regal Cinema, is Colaba Causeway. This road is linked to Mumbai's physical history - it was built by the British to connect Colaba Island to Bombay, as a part of the city's expansion drive. You can still see fisher folk if you drive further down this road towards Sassoon Docks. Drop in at Leopold or Mondegar for beer, and wander the street markets. Lots of neat stuff to be bought - jewellery, footwear, leather, and gifts - but remember it takes bargaining!
2-Next is Madam Cama road that goes to Nariman Point, past the Institute of Science. This road leads to Mumbai's modern business district and reminds you that Mumbai is the commercial capital of India. Phillips Antiques at the corner has wonderful old maps of Mumbai. They're expensive, but worth a look.
3-Next, past the National Gallery of Modern Art, is the road to the art district of Mumbai and into the heart of the old British Fort Area. The Prince of Wales Museum is to your right on this road. You can spend a happy couple of hours there, if you're interested in history, sculpture, painting and art.
4-The road to your right is the one that goes to Bombay’s docks. Bombay started out as a shipping port and harbour in the 1600's. So this road is a link to the city's traditional business history. If you walk along this road, you will see the Old Custom's House, where goods were taxed, and the Asiatic Library which served at the old Town Hall. Exploring the areas around Regal Cinema can take you up to two hours if you exclude the Museum.
*Mani Bhavan
After lunch, take a taxi to Mani Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi’s home in Mumbai.
This little two-storied house is now a small, but engrossing museum that shouldn't be missed. Gandhi's simple room remains untouched and the story of his life is told in a series of doll tableaus.
There is also a wonderful photographic record of his life, along with original documents such as letters he wrote to Hitler and US President Roosevelt.
*Nariman Point, Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach
From the bazaar areas near Crawford Market, drive through the Princess Street Flyover to Marine Drive.
Ask your driver to stop at the top of the flyover, from where you'll see your first panoramic view of Marine Drive and the sea. The new business district of Nariman Point is at one end of Marine Drive, and Chowpatty Beach at the other.Evening is also a wonderful time to spend at Chowpatty beach, just watching local families out to enjoy the evening breeze. There's a lot of colour at the beach. Take a peep at the food stalls selling local favourites - pavbhaji and bhel puri.
*Haji Ali and Dhobi Ghat
If you have more time, drive down to Haji Ali, to see Mahalakshmi Temple, Haji Ali Mosque and Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai's unique laundry system!).
Return to the hotel. Evening is at leisure, or enjoy Night life of Mumbai on your own. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 07 – Mumbai – Sightseeing or Elephanta Excursion
After Breakfast, Visit to-
Elephanta Island
Elephanta is a World Heritage Site, showcasing legends of Lord Shiva carved in rock cave temples.
The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
The island is about an hour's boat ride from the Gateway of India. There are government boats that will ferry you to the island and back.
Evening is at leisure, or again chance to enjoy Mumbai clubs on your own. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 08 – Mumbai – Departure
After Breakfast, you would be transferred to Airport for your onward Journey. As this is the time to say goodbye and return back home with some wonderful memories with One World holidayz Jaipur
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