Maharashtra Vistas

Start point atA - Domestic Airport Terminal 1,Mumbai, MH

End point atU - Mumbai Domestic Airport Metro Station,Mumbai, MH

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Day : 1 - The Ferry to Mandva

Night stay at C2 - Murud Beach, Murud, Maharashtra
Distance from days start -110 Kms.

Hotel - Sealand Kihim

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Halt D3 - Murud-Janjira Fort, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -115 Kms.

Activities - Visit Muru Janjira Fort, Visit Velar Turtle beach

Factors at the Halt include :

On day 1 of the trip we pick you up from Mumbai Airport or local and head to the Mumbai Ferry Wharf to catch the RoRo ferry to Mandva. The ferry ride takes about an hour and on reaching Mandva we hit the road to Murud. The drive is about 5 hours and we hope to reach Murud by afternoon. Our first stop here will be the highlight of the day itself which is the fabulous Murud Janjira fort. Murud-Janjira Fort is situated on an oval-shaped rock off the Arabian Sea coast near the port city of Murud. It is considered as one of the strongest marine forts in India. The fort is approached by sailboats from Rajapuri jetty. After visiting the fort we shall drive through the coast line and check into our seaside resort where you can unwind from the long days drive by gazing into the calm Arabian sea.

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The Murud Janjira Fort
The drive through the Coast
The fabulous Murud fort
The ferry to Mandwa
The coastal road to Murud
Murud Beach

Day : 2 - And spectacular views

Night stay at F1 - Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -99 Kms.

Hotel - Rainforest Villa

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Halt G2 - Raigad Fort, Raigad, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -53 Kms.

Activities - Visit Raigad Fort

Factors at the Halt include :

On day 2 we head off from the coast towards the hills. The drive to Raigad fort is about 2 hours form Murud beach and the scenery is amazing as we head up the hills from the coast. Raigad is one of the strongest fortresses on the Deccan Plateau. It was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj when he made it his capital in 1674. In Raigad we can take the rope-way to reach the fort and to enjoy the views from high above. From Raigad we set towards the most famous hill station in the state Mahabaleshwar. The scenery is fabulous and we head to Arthur seat in Mahabaleshwar for stopping over for the spectacular view of the mighty western ghat mountains.

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Drone View of Raigad fort
Raigad fort from close
The spectacular Mahabaleshwar
Arthurs Seat in Mahabaleshwar
View from Arthurs Seat
Raigad fort during monsoons

Day : 3 - Kaas Valley

Night stay at H1 - Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -0 Kms.

Hotel - Rainforest Villa

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Halt I2 - Kaas plateau, Maharashtra
Distance from days start -45 Kms.

Activities - Visit Kaas Plateau Valley of flowers

Factors at the Halt include : Great Views.

Halt J3 - Tapola Lake, Tapola, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -36 Kms.

Activities - Visit and boating at Tapola Lake

Factors at the Halt include : Small Boats / Canoes.

Paachgani is a hill station situated at an elevation of about 1300 Meters above sea level. It was developed by the British during the British Raj as a summer resort. Paachgani was developed as a retirement place because the climate remained pleasant throughout the year. Panchgani being centrally located in the hill region of Satara, it can be made a good base to visit the locales around. We plan to stay back in Panchgani for 2 days and visit all the attractions around the region, so that we can return to the same hotel and it avoids the need for you to pack up your bags for the following 2 days. On this day we plan to set out towards further south from Panchgani visiting the famous lakes in the region and the beautiful Kaas plateau. The region is the most region of Maharashtra state and we plan to cover the best of it in the 2 days that we have. First we shall head to Kaas Plateau otherwise knows as the Valley of flowers south of Himalayas. The Kaas plateau region has stunning visuals especially during the monsoon time. It is a trekkers delight and we have enough time to reach there during the first half of the day itself and for you to explore the place at your ease. From Kaas valley by afternoon we can head towards the lake district region of Maharashtra to cover the Tapola lake and the regions around. Tapola is the perfect place for a boating and you can do just that while you are there. After Tapola we can head back towards Mahabaleshwar by taking in the vistas of Taldeo on the way. From Mahabaleshwar we can make our way up to Panchgani again to the resort.

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Kaas Valley of flowers
The beautiful Kaas Plateau
Kaas plateau flowers in full bloom
Shivsagar lake in Koyna wild life sanctuary
The beautiful drive to Tapola
Watersports in Tapola
Tapola Lake

Day : 4 - Satara Region

Halt K1 - Harrisons Folly, Dandeghar, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -8 Kms.

Activities - Visit Harrisons Folly

Factors at the Halt include : Great Views.

Halt L2 - Tiger Cave Panchagani, Table Land Road, Bhim Nagar, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -1 Kms.

Activities - Visit Tiger Caves

Factors at the Halt include : Caves / Springs.

Halt M3 - Kenjalgad Fort, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -25 Kms.

Activities - Trek to Kenjalgad fort

Factors at the Halt include :

Night stay at N4 - Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -0 Kms.

Hotel - Rainforest Villa

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Halt O5 - Sydney Point, Dhandeghar, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -3 Kms.

Activities - Visit Sydney Point

Factors at the Halt include : Treks,Great Views.

On day 4 we head out to explore the region more, especially around the Dhom lake region. For that first we head to discover the Kenjalgad fort. The drive to Kenjalgad is beautiful and to explore the fort region it involves a bit of trekking. We shall leave it to your choice if you are in a mood for some trek. From Kenjalgad we shall drive around the Dhom lake to reach back the Wei village. From there we head back to Panchgani to visit 2 famous points of Panchgani. It is the Sydney point and the Harrisons Folly. Both the view points offer spectacular views of the mountains around.

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Trek to Kenjalgad
Dhom Dam Lake
More views of Dhom Dam
Sydney point
Harrisons Folly Point
View of Harrisons Folly
Kenjalgad fort view

Day : 5 - Panchgani to Pune

Night stay at P1 - Pune Railway Station, Sadhu Vaswani Road, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -134 Kms.

Hotel - Lemon Tree Premier

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Halt Q2 - Pune, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -132 Kms.

Activities - Pune city tour

Factors at the Halt include :

On day 5 we leave the hills and head to Pune. The 100 km drive to Pune takes approximately 2 hours only and we should reach back just in time to catch with some lunch and check you into your hotel. After freshening up we can head out for a little city tour of Pune city. Pune is the 7th largest city in India and it is truly a vibrant city to explore. Pune is famous for its markets, night life and eateries.

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Pune City
Pune City
Pune Shopping
Pune City Views
German Bakery a famous eatery in Pune

Day : 6 - Pune to Matheran

Halt R1 - Matheran Hill Station, ???????? ???, Matheran, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -81 Kms.

Activities - Toy Train ride to Matheran Hill station

Factors at the Halt include :

Night stay at S2 - Matheran, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -81 Kms.

Hotel - Horseland Hotel

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On day 6 we head off from Pune city to Matheran, another hill station by taking an offshoot road on the way back to Mumbai. Matheran is a Car-free hill station situated on a wooded mountain platea dramatic lookout points. To reach Matheran we shall take a toy train ride from Nerul station. The little toy train riding up the lush green hills is an experience by itself. However the cab will follow the route by road and when you reach Matheran we shall receive you at the station and take you to the resort. In the afternoon we have some fun activities lined up in Matheran including a delightful horse ride. We can explore around Matheran very well by walk or by carts that is available, since the hill station is automobile free our cars shall not be allowed to ply the roads of Matheran.

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Train ride to Matheran
The drive up to Matheran
Matheran during monsoon
Lush hillsides of Matheran
Matheran View Point
Horse riding in Matheran

Day : 7 - Back to Mumbai

Halt T1 - Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Distance from days start -33 Kms.

Activities - City tour of Navi Mumbai and Mumbai

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The last day of the trip we shall leave from Matheran after break fast and head back towards Mumbai. The drive back to Mumbai should take not more than 3 hours, so you can plan when to leave from Matheran according to your return flight timings. We shall pass through Navi Mumbai side to enter Mumbai to drop you to the airport for you to catch your return flights. Alternatively if you wish to stay back in this wonderful city, we can drop you to the hotel where you have booked your stay.

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Navi Mumbai
Mumbai City Skyline
Mumbai city
Mumbai Airport