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9 Days of Adventure in Maharashtra

Rajesh Singhss

Rajesh Singhss

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Mahābaleshwar, Pune, Shirdi, and Aurangabad. Discover ancient marvels, serene temples, and breathtaking landscapes. Join me as I explore the hidden gems of Maharashtra!

Trip to Mahābaleshwar

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Viator

Day 1Gardens, Lakes, and Creamy Delights in Mahābaleshwar
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$25

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$ 2

Mapro Garden
Manicured landscape of colorful flowers & strawberry plants with a popular cafe & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Venna Lake Boating
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Hill Top Cream Center
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Wax Figures, Majestic Views, and Historic Forts in Mahābaleshwar
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$40

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$ 6

Hollywood Wax Museum & Aquarium
Small wax museum featuring statues of celebrities, politicians & sports figures.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$35
34 - 41 min

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Arthur Seat Point Mahabaleshwar
Lofty overlook & well-known sunset spot offering views over a dramatic mountain & river landscape.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
76 - 92 min

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Pratapgad Fort
Landmark & famous battle site built on a hilltop in the 1650s with scenic views & a Hindu shrine.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Hotel Shreyas - Mahabaleshwar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $577 In total

Activities & Food:$555
Transport:$22

Trip to Pune

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Viator

Day 1Gardens, Lakes, and Creamy Delights in Mahābaleshwar
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$41

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$ 4

Aga Khan Palace
Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi's 2-year imprisonment in 1940s.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
44 - 53 min

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ISKCON NVCC Pune
Opulent temple devoted to Radha Krishna featuring a golden dome & chandeliers, plus a veranda.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
19 - 23 min

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Dè Brown Bean Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Wax Figures, Majestic Views, and Historic Forts in Mahābaleshwar
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$14

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$ 4

Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden
Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas, plus fish ponds & a kids' play area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
68 - 82 min

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Sinhagad Fort
Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors, plus a temple to the goddess Kali.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
35 - 42 min

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Jai Bhavani
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 3Palaces, Temples, and Culinary Delights in Pune
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$20

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$ 4

Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$10
6 - 8 min

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Richie Rich
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $577 In total

Activities & Food:$555
Transport:$22

Trip to Shirdi

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Viator

Day 1Gardens, Lakes, and Creamy Delights in Mahābaleshwar
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$25

Shri Sai Baba Temple Shirdi
Temple complex where Indian guru Sai Baba spent his time, featuring a sacred neem tree & festivals.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Prasadalaya Shirdi , Saibaba Mandir
Temple to guru Sai Baba, providing free meals to devotees from a solar-powered kitchen.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Wax Figures, Majestic Views, and Historic Forts in Mahābaleshwar
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$55

Sai Bhakta Niwas Centre Park
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$31
10 - 15 min

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Sai Heritage Village
Landmark village reflecting life during the Sai Baba's time, with historical statues & activities.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
1 - 2 min

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Zaika Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $577 In total

Activities & Food:$555
Transport:$22

Trip to Aurangabad

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Viator

Day 1Gardens, Lakes, and Creamy Delights in Mahābaleshwar
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$138

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$ 2

Daulatabad Fort
1300s fortification made up of concentric walls, bastions, tunnels, cannon posts & bridges.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
25 - 30 min

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Kailasa Temple
UNESCO site consisting of 34 ancient monasteries & around 100 caves carved into the volcanic rock.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Wax Figures, Majestic Views, and Historic Forts in Mahābaleshwar
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$199

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$ 3

Bibi ka maqbara
Marble Mughal mausoleum built in the mid-1600s with a garden, fountains & intricate carvings.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$31
14 - 17 min

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Aurangabad Caves: Western Group (Caves 1-5)
Complex of 12 6th–8th c. caves with Buddhist shrines, stupas & statues carved into basalt rock.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
1082 - 1299 min

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Taj Mahal
17th-century, Mughal-style, marble mausoleum with minarets, a mosque & famously symmetrical gardens.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$125
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $577 In total

Activities & Food:$555
Transport:$22