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9N10D MAHARASHTRA WRONG ROUTE (MUMBAI-MATHERAN-LONAVALA-ALI BAUG)

Day 01: KOLKATA To Mumbai by Flight

Today your Maharashtra Wrong Route Trilp will begin  from Kolkata Airport by  Air India Flight No.AI676 at 9.40am. You are requested to report CCU airport at gate no.3C on departure lounge latest by 7.00am. Breakfast packet, water bottle together with dried foods to be served also a rain coat & Umbrella, for all the Travellers, have been arranged.

Upon arrival Mumbai airport at 12.45 collect your luggage and board on coach,   you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel in Central Mumbai. Check in hotel around 3.30pm. After a short rest we start the Mumbai tour with a blessing of Lord Ganesh and visit to Shree Siddhivinayak Temple – Is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is one of the richest temples in Mumbai. Temple glory was bought not only by the politicians who frequented the temple but also Bollywood film stars who continuously visit to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Thereafter if time permits will continue our travel towards famous ISKCON  temple on Juhu Sea Beach. Juhu Beach is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It stretches for 6 Km up to Versova. It is a popular tourist attraction throughout the year and is also a sought after destination for shooting films. It is surrounded by the Arabian Sea to the west, Versova to the north, Santacruz and Vile Parle to the east and Khar to the south. Juhu is among the most affluent areas of the city and home to many Bollywood celebrities. Finally Return back to hotel by evening 8pm. Have dinner and overnight stay in Mumbai Hotel.

 

Day 02 : Mumbai to Matheran

Today after early morning breakfast we will start for Matheran Hill Station which is approx 100 Km. away from Mumbai. You will reach the Neral the gateway of Matheran after two and half hour driving by luxury AC coach.  We will take cab/Taxi to reach the Toy train station (Aman Lodge) from Aman lodge you will have a chance to avail mini train ride  (mini train subject to operational) to reach your final destination at Matheran Railway station. On arrival Matheran around 1pm you will check in hotel. Have lunch and in the afternoon go for a nature walk in the Evening return back hotel, have dinner and overnight stay Matheran hotel. (Lunch en-route restaurant) Pl note in Matheran all restaurant are Pure Vegetaria.

Matheran – It is a smallest hill station of India, located at Karjat Tahsilin in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is located on the Western Ghats range at an elevation of around 800 Meters (2,625 ft) above from the sea level. It is about 100 km from Mumbai and 120 KM from Pune. Matheran's proximity to many metropolitan cities makes it a popular weekend getaway for urban residents. There are approximate 38 designated look-out "Points" (View Points) in Matheran, including the Panorama Point that provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding area and also the Neral town. From this point, the view of sunset and sunrise is dramatic. The Louisa Point offers crystal clear view of the Prabal Fort. The other points are the One Tree Hill Point, Heart Point, Monkey Point, Porcupine Point, Rambagh Point and more.

 

Day 03: Matheran Local Sightseeing Tour, Overnight Matheran

After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Matheran and visit to several tourist attraction of Matheran like Louisa Point, Panorama Point, Monkey Point, Charlotte Lake, Shivaji’s Ladder, Porcupine Point, Echo Point, Alexander Point, Hart Point, Honeymoon Hill, One Tree Hill Point, Little Chowk Point, Rambagh Point, Olympia and Prabal Fort. Here you have also options for valley crossing and other activities. Later free for shopping, return back to hotel and overnight stay at Matheran hotel.

 

Day 04: Matheran – Lonavala (83 Km) Travel time 3 hours (Approx)

Today after breakfast at hotel transfer to Neral by Mini Train/ Cab and from Neral you will be transferred to  Lonavala by the same coach, upon arrival at Lonavala check in hotel and after some rest  Proceed to  explore of Lonavala near by attractions. Later return back to hotel by evening and overnight stay at Lonavala resort.

Lonavala or Lonavla is a town and a beauty full hill station in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is located at about 64 KM from the city of Pune and 96 KM from the city of Mumbai. It is known for its production of the hard candy “Chikky” and is also a major stop on the railway line connecting Mumbai and Pune. Lonavla and the adjacent Khandala are two hill stations 622 Meters (2,041 ft) above from the sea level, in the Sahyadri ranges that demarcate the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan coast. A trip to Lonavla and Khandala can be combined with sight-seeing visits of Karla, Bhaja and Bedsa caves and also the two fortresses, Lohagad and Visapur. Another place of interest is the Tungi Fort, one of the forts captured by Malik Ahmad near the village of Karjat and was known for its natural strength. 

 

Day 05 : Lonavala Sisghtseeing tour :

Today After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Lonavala and visit to popular tourist attraction of Lonavala like The Karla Caves – Are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala. The group at Karla is one of the older and smaller of the many rock-cut Buddhist sites in Maharashtra. Bhaja Caves – Is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located in Pune district of Maharashtra, near Lonavala. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja. The caves have a number of Stupas, one of their significant features. Visapur Fort or Visapoor Fort – Is a hill fort near Visapur village in Maharashtra. It is a part of the Lohagad- Visapur fortification. Walwan Dam – Is a gravity dam on the Indrayani River near Lonavala, Pune district. Bhushi Dam – This Dam is most famous place in the Lonavala town, which is the popular spot for picnickers, here you can watch beauty full water fall near the dam, which is also a famous tourist spot of Lonavala. The Ryewood Park – Is located close to the Lonavala market, once was a Botanical Garden, now it is converted into a park. Marked by well maintained and landscaped lawns and gardens, it offers great view with variety of trees and colorful flowers. Later visit to The Tungarli Dam/Lake – Is an artificial reservoir, built alongside Tungarli Lake in the region of Rajmachi. The dam helps for irrigation facilities and water supply to the Lonavala city. You can enjoy lush green surroundings here. You can also visit to Wax Museum, Tiger’s Leap, Lonavala Lake, Amrutanjan Point, Rajmachi, Bhairavnath Temple and Duke’s Nose. Later free for shopping, return back to hotel and overnight stay at Lonavala resort.

Day 06: Lonavala – Khandala - Alibaug

Today morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Alibagh, en route visiting Khandala (Enjoy scenic view and pleasant weather of Khandala). Later continue drive to Alibagh, on arrival at Alibagh, check in to hotel. After refresh if time permits to to  Nagaon Beach. Later return back to hotel and overnight stay at Alibagh hotel.

 

Day 07: Full day Alibaug -Kashid- Murud Beach Janjira fort excursion

Today morning take breakfast in the hotel and then proceeds to Kashid Beach which is 33km from Alibaug.Kashid is a Beach town near Murud Janjira Fort. Murud-Janjira Fort is situated on an oval-shaped rock off the Arabian Sea coast near the port town of Murud, 165 km (103 mi) south of Mumbai. Janjira is considered one of the strongest marine forts in India. The fort is approached by sailboats from Rajapuri jetty. In the evening return back to Alibaug for overnight stay

Day 08: Alibaug to Mumbai Gate way of India by Catamaran Ferry

 After Breakfast check out hotel and  you will be transferred to Ferry Jetty Mandwa to board on luxury vessel at 10am  for transferring to Mumbai Gate way and this hi speed water ways transport will start at 10.40am takes approx 1 hour to reach Mumbai at 11.40am. Upon arrival at Mumbai Gate way we will start Elephanta Caves tour by motor boat (motor boat charges approx 400PP for round trip extra payable) The boat will reach you the elephant caves island within 1hr. We will have a chance to ride a toy train there to reach the Caves area From the boat Jetty. Finally we will return back to Mumbai Gateway of India same way by 5.30 pm. And your coach will transfer to Mumbai hotel for overnight stay. If time permits we can go for some shopping areas.

Elephanta Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site  about 10 km from the mainland. It is also known as Gharapuri (meaning City of Caves) because of the rock-cut caves built on the island.While some sculpted caves are dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, others are Buddhist caves. The Great Cave – Cave 1, is in the best condition among others, and it has been a place of worship. Much of the other structures, artwork and inscriptions have been destroyed, but whatever remains of the caves is worth a visit.

 

Day 09: Mumbai Sightseeing & Return to Kolkata by Evening Flight:

Today our return journey from Mumbai. Late morning after breakfast we will check out hotel at 11am and proceed for Mumbai  sightseeing tour Marine Drive – Marine Drive is a 3.6 Km long boulevard in South Mumbai. Marine Drive is known as the “Queen's Necklace” because, if viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace. Thereafter visit Taraporewala Aquarium Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Colaba  Bandra-Worli Sea Link etc. Finally you will be transferred to Mumbai airport by 6pm to board on your home bound flight to return(End)

  • Return flight fare ex Kolkata in economy class.
  • Accommodation in dlx hotel on double/ twin sharing basis.
  • Private transportation and sightseeing with entrance ticket.
  • Meals- Daily breakfast lunch and dinner (flight day no lunch/dinner).
  • Daily 1 bottle drinking water per person.

Gst included

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