Mumbai Shirdi with Nashik 06N / 07D

A week-long Maharashtra circuit mixing devotion, history and wine country: begin in Mumbai, drive to Nashik for Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and Godavari ghats, explore Aurangabad’s Ajanta-Ellora caves, pay respects at Shirdi’s Sai Baba Samadhi and Shani Shingnapur’s open-air Shani temple, then return to Mumbai. Temples, caves, and vineyards all in one loop.

• Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai Airport – transfer to hotel (Check in time 1200 Noon)( No Meal)

  Scheduled arrive Mumbai International Airport; meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 02 : Mumbai - sightseeing

  This morning take breakfast in the hotel and later explore the mesmerizing and the most populous city of India. It is also called the financial capital of India where the multinational companies flourishing in a big way. The city is established on what was once an archipelago of Seven Islands. Over the years, it saw many changes and became the very popular business hub all around the world.
  
  Start your city tour and visit Gateway of India – one of the most famous landmarks built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Prince of Wales Museum – close of the Gateway of India has a priceless collection of Art, sculpture, painting & traditional utensils followed by Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, Dhobi Ghat, Haji Ali Mosque and Choupatty Beach. Evening free for shopping/ own activities.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 03 : – Nashik (160Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  After breakfast at hotel drive to Nashik which is located in the northwest of financial capital city of Mumbai. It is one of the holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. On arrival check into hotel. After fresh up city tour of Temples including Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas Temple, Kalaram Temple, the Naroshankar Temple and the Sundernarayan Temple and Pachwati etc. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 04 : Nashik – Grishneshwar Temple – Ellora Caves - Aurangabad

  After breakfast check out the hotel and depart for Aurangabad. Enroute visit Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas Temple and perform the prayers. This Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. The word Grishneshwar means "lord of compassion". The temple is an important pilgrimage site in Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga (linga of light).
  
  Later proceed to the famous Ellora Caves is another major attraction which represents the spectacular workmanship behind its exquisite carving and paintings. The caves also reflect the religious harmony which was there during the 5th to 11th century in India. Evening check into hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 05 : Aurangabad - Shani Signapur (70Kms one way) + Local Sightseeing

  Post morning breakfast depart for Shani Signapur located 70kms far from Shirdi. The presiding deity of Shinganapur, Sri Shaneshwara or Lord Shanidev- the personification of the planet Saturn is worshipped with utmost reverence and devotion by multitudes of people from all over the world. The spectacle of the deity in black stone is overwhelming. A unique aspect of this place is, that no temple structure houses the Shanidev. There is only a simple platform on which stands the swayambhu idol, in black stone.Unlike other pilgrimage centers, devotees here can perform puja or abhishek or other religious rituals themselves. One of the unique aspects of the village Shignapur is that houses here have no door- frames or locks on them for safety. They are in fact not needed. The people here believe that it is the benediction of the god that no crime ever occurs in this village.
  
  In the afternoon check into hotel. Later visit Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. Near the mosque, in a corridor is the dhuni or eternal flame that burns day and night. Other places of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori. Back to hotel.
  Overnight in Hotel.

• Day 06 : Shirdi – Sightseeing

  Post breakfast at hotel visit Mahasamadhi temple of Sri Sai Baba. Abode of one of Maharashtra's most revered saint -- Sai Baba of Shirdi. Popularly known as the 'Child of God', Sai Baba preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood. Every activity at Shirdi revolves around the vast temple complex dedicated to Sai Baba. Devotees start queuing up in the early hours of dawn to catch a glimpse and seek the blessings of the life-size statue of Sai Baba. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 07 : Shirdi – Mumbai ( 250Kms, 6 Hrs drive) / Airport Departure

  Take breakfast at hotel spend time at leisure until depart for Delhi. On reaching spend time for wash and change until departure to Mumbai Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.