Maharashtra Tour Packages

What You Should Know More About Tours in Maharashtra

• What are the top attractions on a sightseeing tour of Maharashtra?

  One of the first places that come to one’s mind when they visit Maharashtra is Mumbai, but there is more to this Maratha state. For sightseeing around Maharashtra places like:

  •         Lonavala is the perfect weekend getaway destination.
  •         Mahabaleshwar is the house of valleys and the house of Mapro.
  •         Ajanta Ellora is the Cave wonder.
  •         Malwan,Kashid and Harihareshwar beaches are the Rejuvenating locations.
  •         Matheran is the Mountain Bliss, Kolad acts as the Adventure place.
  •         Raigad satisfies the Royal Destination mood.
  •         Manori is the blissful Vipassana home.
  •         Kothligadh has always been the trekker’s paradise and Neral is titled as Star Gazers Haven.

• Which are the best areas for a shopping tour in Maharashtra?

  Shoppers know that shopping is an activity with such a diverse range. Maharashtra caters to all kinds of shopping, Mumbai offering the hottest trends in the market.

  •         For the best street shopping and amazing deals on quality products, Colaba in Mumbai is a paradise.
  •         On the other hand, Palladium Mall in Lower Parel, Mumbai houses high end products ranging from Burberry and Jimmy Choo to Superdry and Steve Madden.
  •         If one is a leather aficionado, one cannot miss the leather market at Dharavi.
  •         A novelty market for buying vegetables of all kinds is the Mahathma Phule Mandai.
  •         It is a grand building in Pune with 8 entrances housing 526 stalls of fruits and vegetables. The building’s construction started in 1882 and took 4 years alone to complete. Until date, it is the cheapest place in Pune to buy fruits and vegetables.

• What are the top food tasting tours in Maharashtra?

  Exploring through the various cuisines even at the local reveals Maharashtra’s true identity and its culture. Many are not much aware of the Maharashtrian cuisine, there do exist a large interesting culinary.

  •         Famous for being a melting pot of cuisines, in Mumbai’s Fort area, one can taste dishes like Mughlai Tandoori Chicken, the essential Indian ‘Paan’, exotic fruit milkshake, Mumbai’s very own ‘Vada Paav’, delicious Kerala fish curry, traditional Iranian-Parsi Berry Pulao, and all-natural flavoured ice creams.
  •         During festivals like Eid, some of the streets in South Mumbai are decorated with lights and traditional lanterns, inviting visitors to try the specially prepared feast.
  •         Nashik, an ancient city of Maharashtra, has a slew of vineyards to choose from, all offering walking tours, wine tasting, and cheese platters. The locally produced wine brings alive the flavour of the grapes from farms nearby, and accounts for a major chunk of the wine distribution to the rest of the country.

• Which are the best places for a spiritual experience in Maharashtra?

  If you have come to Maharashtra for an experience your trip is not complete until n unless you visit one of these spiritual places. It is said that the state is blessed with different temples and shrines which are ancient and magical.

  •         Shirdi Sai baba’s miracles are famous all over the world and no soul has not heard about the stories of Shani Shingnapur. People have found peace at Vipassana Pagoda,Manori and have been blessed with prosperity at Mahalaxmi temple, Mumbai.
  •         You experience the presence of ‘Lord of the lords’ Shiva’ s presence at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik or see people's’ “AASTHA” for Ashtavinayak temples (In and around Pune).
  •         Witness the power of Shakti Peeths (4 located in Maharashtra)Or see the “Asar Of Dua” at Haji Ali, Mumbai. Meditate at Sant Dnyaneshwar Samadhi, Alandi (Pune)or feel the presence of a father figure at Sant tuka ram samadhi, near Alandi.
  •         Hear the chants of Vithallavithalla at Pandharpur Temple or ‘Jai Ma’ at Jyotiba temple, Kolhapur.
  •         Get your wishes fulfilled at Siddhivinayak temple, Mumbai while you pray to goddess of Mumbai at Mumbadevi temple, Mumbai.
  •         Be it Chaturshringi Temple or Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, Pune you won’t even bat an eyelid as you witness these divine temples.

• Which are the best cycling routes in Maharashtra?

  If you are a health freak and would like to maintain your fitness streak while exploring Maharashtra, we have some cycling routes which will keep you on the fitness route.

  •         Mumbai has got 27 cycling routes comprising of flat, uphill or downhill routes.
  •         Similarly,Kolhapur has 23 cycling routes,Dombivali has 12 cycling routes,Pune has 8 cycling routes and  Bhayandar has 7 cycling routes.
  •         All these routes are either uphill or flat depending upon the terrain, and people mostly come for cycling in the months of April and December. All in all, the state has 165 cycling routes for you to choose from.

• Which are the best wildlife tours in Maharashtra?

  When a state has Sahyadri mountain range at its disposal with abundant flora and fauna as its Kohinoor, it is bound to have some of the exotic jungles housing beautiful creatures.

  •         With so much to offer in its natural form which is so exquisite, it’s next to impossible to have some amazing wildlife tours in its kitty.
  •         You either stay comfortably at Forest escape resorts, Koyna or experience a leisure vacation at Jungle resort Amba leisure stay, you can hop onto a jungle safari at Chandoli National park stay or brisk away at jungle safari Wildlife tour to Nagzira. Most importantly don’t forget to go to Tadoba Tiger safari,Chandrapur to see the king of the jungle live-in action.

• Which are the best camping tours in Maharashtra?

  What are the things that are required for a memorable camping trip? A peaceful space which is lush green surrounded by nothing but nature and a serene water body nearby, and to top it a night sky filled with stars.

  •         Be it unwinding at Pawna Lake camping, Lonavala or doing bird watching while you camp at monsoon camping at Karnala bird sanctuary, Panvel.
  •         If you just want to do camping then Badlapur is the place for you. Talk about forest camping and Mandangad will lead the way, Adventurous camping is hosted by Dhak Bhairi camping,Thoran and serene Lakeside Camping happens at Bhandardara.
  •         If you want to combine Lakeside camping and jungle trek then Vasota at Satara Will take your heart away.
  •         Add a dash of rappelling to your camping trip and you will find yourself at Harishchandra Trek at Malshej Ghat and camping in Maval near Takve Lake Lonavala is rated one of the best camping places.

• Which are the most adventurous trekking tours in Maharashtra?

  Adventure junkies are always on the hunt for places that can give them the thrill, the adrenaline rush. Come monsoon season Maharashtra becomes one of those states that offer some of the most adventurous trekking tours especially around that time.

  •         Donning Sahyadri mountain ranges like a necklace the state has a lot more adjectives to add on to the experience of trekking. Be it Salher fort, Nashik District or Alang Fort, Kalsubai district, these places are more than just walls of a fort.
  •         When you head on to Tailbaila Trek, Lonavala Region or Kalavantin Durg, Thakurwadi these trek locations will make you wonder about nature's creations.
  •         As your compass takes you to Harihar fort, north Igatpuri or Harishchandragad, Ahmednagar District they sure will take your trekking shoes for a spin.
  •         Cut to Dhodap Fort, Nashik District or Jivdhan fort, Narayangaon you’ll see how it feels to be living in such a massive place and still have to trek to reach it. Challenge your trekking instincts and trek to Jungli Jaigad, Koyna Lake or Torna Trek, Pune district.

• Can I go on a tour of Asia’s largest Dharavi slum? How much will it cost me?

  Yes, you can. Everyone has heard about Dharavi being Asia’s largest slum which is also the heart of small scale industry in Mumbai, but very few people know that you can actually go for a tour around the Dharavi slums.

  •         With different tour packages starting from 900 per person one gets to see the life of Dharavi residents, what culture do they follow and how it houses different businesses.
  •         Also, you get to eat home cooked that is in inclusion with the package. And this tour will completely change the way you look at slums and the people living there.

• Where can I indulge in watersports and cruising on my Maharashtra tour?

  If you are a resident of Maharashtra or probably staying in a state which is near Maharashtra then you have to have to try your hands at the watersports and cruising on these locations.

  •         Swim to Kolad for River rafting, Kayaking, etc or dive in Tarkarli for Scuba diving and other water sports.
  •         Ferry yourself to Alibaug for banana ride, water-sailing etc or witness amazing corals at Malvan while Scuba Diving. Row towards Ganpatipule for row boating, motorboating, water scooter etc. or cross river currents at Durshet for river crossing, river rafting etc.
  •         Cruise to Mumbai for cruising, sailing, kayaking etc or rapple away at Bekare waterfall rappelling, Bhivpuri.