Meals

• Daily breakfast at coffee shop or restaurant at the hotel.

Accommodation

• Accommodation in 3 Star Hotels. • Check-in Time : Throughout the trip, we request all our hotels prepare rooms in time as per your arrival time, especially if you are reaching the hotel prior to normal check-in time. (In India, normal check-in is at 12:00 hrs, check-out is at 10:00 hrs). This may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case you won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. • Pre/Post Accommodation : If you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. • Internet : Depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). • The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available because of high demand, we book the alternate similar hotels for you.

Others

•07 Nights’ accommodation in above mentioned hotels or similar. •Daily breakfast at all the hotels. •All Assistance by GeTS holidays representatives on arrival & departure. •Surface Transportation in Air conditioned car with professional driver. •Boat Cruise in Mumbai. •English Speaking Local Guide during the sightseeing. •All expenses related to the vehicle like, Permit, Toll tax etc. •Fuel charges, Parking, Driver expenses. •All Government taxes inclusive of GST.

Transport

All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows: Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Tata Indigo or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Guide

• English Speaking Local Guides during the sightseeing. At GeTS, we aim to support local guides who have specialized and comprehensive knowledge of the regions you visit. We provide English speaking local guides at each destination of your trip, the chosen local guide will strike a great balance between knowledgeable storytelling, humor, and giving you sufficient space and personal time to enjoy the awe-inspiring sites. He will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues. If you were interested in diving deeper into the local culture at a specific site, you can count on your assigned local speaking guide.

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Optional

If you would like to upgrade your hotels, we can offer you 4 star or 5 star hotels. Also to upgrade your vehicle for more comfort, we can offer you a bigger Car (on a very nominal supplement cost). Please advise us if you would like to upgrade it. Also we can offer you some exciting activities to make your trip memorable and enjoyable as we wish that you enjoy your trip to the fullest.

Others

• Any airfare (International or Domestic) • Monument entry fees • Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve. • Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry • Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc • Any items that is not mentioned under Inclusions • Tips : Tipping is a common custom and we always suggest our travelers to comply. No tip is compulsory, however in case of good services rendered, it is advisable to pay by a few rupees (driver / guide). For example, 300 rupees can be left in restaurants (depending on the bill amount), between 300 and 500 rupees per day per person for a good driver.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by Lonely Planet.

Flights

The Domestic flights are not included in the package cost. Once you let us know the exact travel dates, we will advise you the current flight fare. The International flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your international flight tickets, please share with us your schedule so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day. Passports and Visas : All travelers listed on the Participant Information form must be in possession of a valid passport and all relevant visas. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other Government authorities at every destination. If your itinerary includes travel to any other country besides India, please check on visa requirements for each country that you will visit. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Mumbai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Mumbai

Upon arrival at Mumbai International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. MUMBAI: It is a city formed by a conglomeration of seven islands and is located along the Arabian Sea.With its chaotic streets, magnificent colonial buildings and vibrant ambiance, Mumbai is something that you should explore once-in-a-lifetime. In Mumbai, uncover thelively bazaars, unexplored temples and Indias premier restaurants and nightlife. The centuries-old Elephanta Caves located a few kms off the Mumbai coast sets off a brilliant example of rock-cut architecture that will definitely leave you stunned. Also, it has asuperabundance of historical monuments that can be best admired when visited in real.On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Day free at leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.
Day 2 Day 2: Mumbai Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Mumbai Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed with the open air laundry area firmly known as Dhobi Ghat (remain closed on Sat - Sun, Local Holidays, National Holidays). A unique feature of Mumbai apart from the rest of the world, a Dhobi is a traditional laundryman who collects your dirty linen, washes them in an open area and then returns them neatly pressed to your doorstep. The massive area where the laundry is done is called a "Ghat".

Later visit the Gateway of India. Spend time clicking photographs at the Gateway of India - one of the prime landmarks of Mumbai. Built in 1924, it was built in honor of King George V and Queen Mary’s visit to India in 1911. Next, visit the Prince of Wales Museum, also called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, built during the early 20th century. This museum is a blend of Indo-Saracenic architecture with an impressive Mughal white dome atop the museum. It is said to have around 2,000 miniature paintings along with artifacts belonging to the Indus Valley civilization. Later, visit the Hanging Gardens established in 1880 at the Malabar Hills. A splendid view of the Arabian Sea adds to the beauty of this natural realm. A striking flower clock is the main attraction here. End your Mumbai sightseeing tour with evening visit to the Marine Drive (Queens Necklace). It is the heart and soul of Mumbai stretched across the coast of Arabian Sea. At night, it is lit with lights and looking like a dazzling necklace and this is why, it is called Queens Necklace.

Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.
Day 3 Day 3: Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Flight)

Morning breakfast at the hotel. Later you will be driven to Mumbai Airport to board flight to Aurangabad. (Flight fare is not included in the package cost)

On arrival, check-in to the hotel.

Aurangabad: Stone carving is the most beautiful way to display the fine art. Aurangabad tour is one of the best options to witness the fine artwork.

Day will be free at your own leisure activity.

Overnight stay at hotel in Aurangabad.
Day 4 Day 4: Aurangabad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Aurangabad

After breakfast, visit Ajanta Caves: The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.

Overnight stay at hotel in Aurangabad.
Day 5 Day 5: Aurangabad – Nashik (182 Km/4-5 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Aurangabad – Nashik (182 Km/4-5 Hrs Approx)

Today, we will visit Ellora Caves: An ancient village 30 km from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Famous for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. It represents the epitome of Indian rock cut architecture. The 34 caves - actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills- comprised of Buddhist, Hindu & Jain cave temples & monasteries, were built between the 5th century & 10th century.

Later drive to Nashik. On arrival, check-in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Nashik.
Day 6 Day 6: Nashik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Nashik

After breakfast proceed to visit Pandavleni Caves: These are a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3nd century CE, though additional sculptures were added up to about the 6th century, reflecting changes in Buddhist devotional practices.

Trimbakeshwar Temple: Counted as the holiest temple of India, the Trimbakeshwar Temple houses one of the most important twelve Jyotirlingas, a form of Lord Shiva.

Panchavati: Nothing short of holy for the ardent belivers of Ramayana, this site gets a lots of visitors in the form of pilgrims and religious travellers.

Sita Gufa: Nearby to Panchvati is the Sita Gufa, said to be the spot from where Sita was kidnapped by Ravana. A narrow staircase takes on into the caves, where they find idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshmana as well as a Shivlinga, said to be the one, Sita worshipped.

Overnight stay at hotel in Nashik.
Day 7 Day 7: Nashik – Mumbai (165 Km/4 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nashik – Mumbai (165 Km/4 Hrs Approx)

After breakfast, we will drive to Mumbai. On arrival, check-in to the hotel.

Day will be free at your own leisure activity.

Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.
Day 8 Day 8: Mumbai Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Mumbai Departure

After breakfast, we will drive to Mumbai Airport to board flight back to home.

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Maharashtra Tour: Mumbai, Aurangabad And Nashik

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Itinerary of your trip Maharashtra Tour: Mumbai, Aurangabad And Nashik

Day 1: Arrival In Mumbai

Day 2: Mumbai Sightseeing

Day 3: Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Flight)

Day 4: Aurangabad

Day 5: Aurangabad – Nashik (182 Km/4-5 Hrs Approx)

Day 6: Nashik

Day 7: Nashik – Mumbai (165 Km/4 Hrs Approx)

Day 8: Mumbai Departure

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