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- Arrive Mumbai
- Nasik
- Shirdi
- Aurangabad: Ajanta & Ellora Caves
- Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative, after a traditional
‘Swagat’ our representative would assist you and introduce the tour and hand over the
documents to you.
You will receive and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Nasik. Arrive at Nasik, transfer to hotel. Check into
the hotel and free for leisure. Later, we will visit Ramkund and Muktidham Temple.
Built in 1696 by Chitrarao Khatarkar, Ramkund is a holy tank. Lord Ram and Goddess Sita
used to bath in this holy tank during their exile as per the legend. According to Hindu
believe, a dip in tank water will give liberation or Moksha to the departed souls.
Muktidham Temple is a temple located just 7 km away from the city. Built with white
makrana marble, the architecture of the temple is known for its uniqueness. The walls of
the temple are decorated with 18 chapters of the Gita. Visit to this temple is
considered as a visit to the four Dhams.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Shirdi. Arrive at Shirdi, transfer to hotel. Check
into the hotel and free for leisure. Today, you will visit Shirdi: Shirdi Sai temple is
a beautiful shrine that was built over the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba. Shirdi is located
approximately 296 Kilometers from Mumbai (Bombay) City in India. Shirdi is famous temple
of Shri Sai Baba. It was established in 1922 to carry out the services of Shri Sai Baba.
At age of 16 yrs Shri Saibaba arrived at the village of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district of
Maharashtra and remained their till his death.
Later visit to City tour of Like-Dwarkamai, Chavadi.
Dwarkamai: adjacent to the Sai Baba Samadhi Temple complex.Dwarkamai is the mosque which
was used by Sai Baba as his dwelling place for 60 years of his life till his demise in
1918. The mosque was named Dwarkamai by Sai Baba himself and this is the place where
many of his miracles were performed and his Durbar was held.
Chavadi: Location is next to Dwarkamai .This holy place is situated next to Dwarkamai
where Sai Baba used to sleep every alternate night. Sai Baba was taken to Chavadi in a
decorated Palkhi by his disciples.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Aurangabad. Arrive at Aurangabad, transfer to hotel.
Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Later, you will visit Ellora Caves (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES). It’s a 1 hour’s drive
from Aurangabad. These are Hindu – Jain rock – cut caves from 5th and 10th century.
Protected by Archaeological Survey of India, there are Buddhist caves too. These
structures consist of Viharas or monasteries – multi stories, consisting of sleeping n
studying rooms, kitchens etc. Caves include Buddhist Carpenters Caves, painted panels
like Nataraja, wall carvings like the wedding of Lord Shiva and so on.
In evening, you are free for your own activities.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will visit Ajanta Caves are at a 2 hours distance from Aurangabad.
So on the second day tour of Aurangabad, we will take you to Ajanta Caves. These are 30
rock – cut Buddhist caves from 2nd century. Basically a kind of Buddhist college, these
represent Buddhism in every stage. Look here for Entrance at Cave no 19 which is huge,
wall paintings of Padmapani and Vajrapani, dancing in Ajanta Fresco and a copy of Lady
Herringham.
In the evening we shall return back to the hotel for night stay.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will transfer to airport/railway station for a board flight/train
to Mumbai.
Mumbai / Back to your home destination
At appropriate time transfer to airport for your flight back with sweet and
unforgettable memories. (No accommodation envisaged on this day)