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Maharashtra Tour Plan

Maharashtra Travel Guide: A 10-Day Itinerary ✈️ Based on my visit to Maharashtra. Written by Debarun Sana. Maharashtra covers a genuinely wide range in one state — Mumbai's density and energy, Pune's Maratha-era history, Western Ghats hill stations, and the UNESCO-listed rock-cut caves at Ajanta and Ellora, among the most significant ancient art sites anywhere in India. This 10-day route runs from Mumbai through Pune, Lonavala/Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, and Aurangabad, before returning to Mumbai. Days 1-2: Mumbai Start at the Gateway of India , built in 1924 to commemorate a royal visit and now the standard departure point for ferries to Elephanta Caves — a UNESCO World Heritage Site about an hour offshore, with 5th-7th century rock-cut sculptures dedicated primarily to Shiva, including the well-known Trimurti sculpture. Marine Drive , nicknamed the "Queen's Necklace" for how its streetlights curve along the bay at night, is best walked ...

Mahabaleshwar Tour Plan

Mahabaleshwar Tour - India ✈️ Based on my personal trip to Mahabaleshwar in during July. Written by Debarun Sana. Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in the western ghat region which is situated from 140 kms in distance from Pune city. We have visited here in July 2021. When To Visit:  Generally, Monsoon is the best for visiting these places. June to September is considered good time travel. How to Reach:  Nearest airport is PUNE (PNQ) from the airport you can travel by car which will take arounds 3-3.5 hours. There are bus services available from Pune as well which departs from Hinjewadi (Wakad bus terminal) We have stayed 2 nights 3 days in a beautiful cottage named Krishna cottage 😃 Day 1:  We started from Pune in the morning around 9:30 to catch bus which about start around 10:30 from Wakad but due to heavy rain bus started 2 hours late. Well no problem as this happens while you are on trip. After 4 hours of journey with break in between we reached Mahabale...

Lonavala and Khandala Tour Plan

Lonavala and Khandala Tour - India ✈️ Based on my personal trip to Lonavala and Khandala during August. Written by Debarun Sana. Lonavala and Khandala are the two nearby hill stations from Pune and Mumbai. It is the area of Western Ghats. People from Pune, Mumbai and side by areas come and visit these places during rainy season. When To Visit:  Generally, Monsoon is the best for visiting these places. June to September is considered good time travel. How to Reach:  Nearest airport is PUNE (PNQ) or Mumbai (CST), from the airport you can travel by car which will take around 2-2.5 hours or you can take train which will take around 2 hours to reach Lonavala. Lonavala has Railway station which makes train connectivity easier. Our itinerary was for 1 Nights 2 Days. Day 1:  We traveled from Pune Station to Lonavala Station in the morning. The climate was amazing with rain drops and cloudy weather which is the most attraction here. After reaching to Lona...

Pune City Tour Plan

Pune City Tour ✈️ Based on my personal trip to Pune city during May. Written by Debarun Sana. Pune is cultural city and within distance you can explore lots of places. Best Time to visit: You can visit any time in Pune as climate is so soothing here, though you can avoid summer.  How to Reach:   You can reach by train to Pune Junction or by air it is connected to nearest airport PNQ. Places to Visit:    I am sharing some places that I visited and way to explore.  Shaniwar Wada Fort:  Shaniwar Wada in Pune is a historical palace and fort Built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818, when the Peshwas lost control to the British East India Company after the Third Anglo-Maratha War. Aga Khan Palace:  The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III i...