DAY 01: ARRIVE MUMBAI – BHIMASHANKAR (216 kms, 5 hrs)

Pick up from Mumbai airport/station, and drive to Bhimashankar. Arrive and check into tourist bungalow or lodge. P.M. visit Bhimashankar temple, which is one of the five Jyotirlingas in state of Maharashtra. The Wooden entrance of the Bhimashankar temple is beautifully carved. It is surrounded with lovely sceneries and vibrant atmosphere. You may also visit Mumbai point, Gupta Bhimashankar the origin of Bhimariver, Hanuman Tank and Nagphani point. Return to hotel for night stay.  Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: BHIMASHANKAR – AURANGABAD (284 kms)

After breakfast, drive to Aurangabad. Arrive by afternoon and check into hotel. P.M. city tour of Aurangabad.  We will visit Shivaji Museum – The museum is dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha ruler. The exhibits on display tell stories of the glorious reign of the brave king, showcased in six galleries. The display comprises Maratha war weapons and other artifacts from the battlefield of some of the most popular wars that the Marathas fought. The main exhibits here include the 500 year old war suit, a copy of the Aurangzeb’s handwritten Quran, and a 400 year old Paithani sari, Wooden crafts, sword shields and ancient rifles,

The Pani Chakki is a late 17th century water mill that displays the engineering skills of Malik Ambar, the architect of Aurangabad City. It is surrounded by a picturesque garden-landscape dotted with fish tanks. The Bibi-ka-maqbara was built by Aurangzeb’s son as a tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia-ud-Durani. It is a replica of the Taj Mahal, and stands out as the only example of Mogul architecture on the Deccan Plateau. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03: AURANGABAD – AJANTA CAVES – AURANGABAD

After breakfast leave for Ajanta caves (100 kms 2hrs) another UNESCO World Heritage Site. A cluster of approximately 30 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd and 6th centuries is dedicated to Buddhism. These caves depict the relics from the life of Buddha and his teachings. These caves are the finest example of Buddhist religious art and they consist the paintings in the caves predominantly narrates the Jataka tales which depicts the past lives and rebirth of Buddha. The paintings, sculptures, ornate carvings and ancient scripts are the added charm of these caves. This place is the finest example of Indian art.   Return to Aurangabad. Overnight at hotel

DAY 04: AURANGABAD – GRISHNESHWAR – ELLORA – SHANI SHINGNAPUR – SHIRDI

SHIRDI – (145 KMS)  

After breakfast proceed to Grishneswar temple – Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas which is also home to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The temple here is architecturally beautiful which is likely to leave you spellbound. You not only get to explore the ancient architecture but also take back a lot of knowledge. After visiting Grishneshwar proceed to Ellora Caves – Buddhist, Jain & Hindu Sculptures. Impressive in their own right are the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora that lie just 30 kms away from Aurangabad City and are the meeting point of the Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. In all, there are 34 elaborate cave temples. By afternoon proceed to Shani Shingnapur, which is also famous for the fact that no house in the village has doors, only door frames. Despite this, no theft is reported in the village. Villagers never keep their valuables under lock and key. Villagers believe that the temple is a “jagrut devasthan” (lit. “alive temple”), meaning that the god here is very powerful. They believe that god Shani punishes anyone attempting theft. The deity here is “Swayambhu” (Sanskrit: self-evolved deity) that is self emerged from earth in form of black but imposing stone. Though no one knows the exact period, it is believed that the Swayambhu Shanaishwara statue was found from times immemorial by shepherds of the then local hamlet. It is believed to be in existence at least since Kali yuga. After visiting Shani Shingnapur, proceed to Shirdi. Arrive Shirdi by evening and check into hotel. Rest of the time to free to move around temple area and shopping. Overnight at hotel

DAY 05: SHIRDI – NASHIK (95 KMS) – TRIMBAKESHWAR (35Kms) – NASHIK

Early morning go for KAKAD AARATI. Visit the temple of Sai Baba of Shirdi. Return to hotel for breakfast. You may spend some more time in Shirdi.  Later drive to Nasik and check into hotel. Visit to Ramkund, Muktidham Temple, which is pure white. The color signifies purity and peace. The use of white Makrana marble gives divine ambience to the temple. After Nashik, drive to Trimbakeshwar. The holy temple is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga, dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of the famous holy destinations, it is visited by a large number of devotees every year.  Return to Nashik hotel for night stay.

DAY 06: Nasik – Mumbai (170 Km/04-05 Hrs.)

After breakfast proceed to Mumbai airport.

Wish you a divine experience)