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Name: Mumbai & Maharashtra tour package — 5N/6D
Brand: FONIX WORLD Travels
SKU: maharashtra
Price: 9 INR
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Rating: 4.6 (389 reviews)

Gateway of India, the Sahyadri ghats and the caves of Ajanta and Ellora

4.6389 reviews
5 Nights / 6 Days(5N/6D)
India, Maharashtra
easy pace
Great for family, friends, couples

Destinations: Mumbai → Lonavala → Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) → Ellora → Ajanta

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Overview

About this Mumbai & Maharashtra trip

Start in Mumbai — Marine Drive at dusk, the Gateway of India and street food that never stops — then climb the Bhor Ghat into the monsoon-green Sahyadris at Lonavala. Finish at two of India's greatest monuments: the Kailasa temple at Ellora, carved top-down from a single rock, and the painted Buddhist caves of Ajanta in their horseshoe gorge.

Gateway of India, Lonavala's green ghats and the rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora.

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Stay: 3-star hotels & resorts
Transport: Private AC sedan or Innova with driver
Best time: October to March; July to September for monsoon-green ghats
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Maharashtra?

Two UNESCO cave complexes — Ajanta and Ellora
Elephanta Caves ferry from the Gateway of India
Lonavala viewpoints and Karla caves
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga darshan
Vada pav, pav bhaji and Irani café trail
Easy rail or flight connection from Hyderabad

Trip highlights

Gateway of India
Marine Drive
Elephanta Caves
Lonavala
Ellora's Kailasa
Ajanta paintings

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Mumbai & Maharashtra

6 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel façade
- Colaba Causeway shopping
- Sunset on Marine Drive
D2
- Morning ferry to Elephanta Caves (closed Mondays)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Kala Ghoda
- Dhobi Ghat and Haji Ali Dargah
- Juhu Beach evening with pav bhaji
D3
- Drive up the Mumbai–Pune Expressway (approx. 2 hours)
- Karla and Bhaja Buddhist caves
- Tiger's Leap, Lion's Point and Bhushi Dam (monsoon)
- Chikki and fudge shopping; overnight in Lonavala
D4
- Drive to Aurangabad via Ahmednagar (approx. 5.5 hours)
- Bibi Ka Maqbara, the 'Taj of the Deccan'
- Panchakki water mill
- Overnight in Aurangabad
D5
- Ellora Caves — Buddhist, Hindu and Jain caves (closed Tuesdays)
- Kailasa Temple (Cave 16)
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga darshan
- Daulatabad Fort on the way back
D6
- Drive to Ajanta (approx. 2.5 hours; closed Mondays)
- Shuttle into the gorge and guided walk through the painted caves
- Return to Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) airport or station
- Journey home

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

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Included

2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Mumbai
1 night in a 3-star resort in Lonavala
2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Aurangabad
Daily breakfast
Private AC car for all transfers and sightseeing
Elephanta return ferry tickets
Local guide for Ellora and Ajanta
Tolls, parking and driver allowances

Not included

Flights or trains
Monument entry fees (ASI tickets for Elephanta, Ellora, Ajanta)
Ajanta eco-bus shuttle tickets
Lunches and dinners
Personal expenses and tips
Travel insurance

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotels & resorts

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC sedan or Innova with driver

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Mumbai Arrival · Mumbai City · Mumbai to Lonavala · Lonavala to Aurangabad · Ellora · Ajanta & Departure

Route

Route map

6 stops from start to finish

MumbaiStart
2ElephantaStop 2
3LonavalaStop 3
4AurangabadStop 4
5ElloraStop 5
AjantaFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March; July to September for monsoon-green ghats

Things to carry

Comfortable walking shoes — Ajanta and Ellora involve lots of steps
Torch or phone light for dim caves
Umbrella in the monsoon
Light cottons and a cap
Water bottle
Modest clothing for Grishneshwar (men remove shirts for the sanctum)

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When are Ajanta and Ellora closed?

Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays. We schedule the two days so you see both. Elephanta is also closed on Mondays.

Is flash photography allowed at Ajanta?

No. Flash damages the 2,000-year-old murals and is strictly banned. Normal photography without flash is allowed.

Is Lonavala worth it outside the monsoon?

Yes, for the Karla caves and the viewpoints. But it's at its best from July to September, when waterfalls run down every hillside.

Can we fly into Mumbai and out of Aurangabad?

Yes. Aurangabad has flights to Hyderabad via Mumbai or Delhi, and there are direct trains too.

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