Maharashtra

Forts, Beaches, Jyotirlingas, and Wildlife

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West India, India
Best time: October to March
Starting from ₹12,000

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9 curated Maharashtra itineraries — from shorter escapes to extended expeditions. Refine any of them with your travel consultant.

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Matheran — Asia's Smallest Vehicle-Free Hill Station
leisure
13% OFF
2D / 1N

Matheran — Asia's Smallest Vehicle-Free Hill Station

Maharashtra

A two-day vehicle-free hill station weekend — the toy train up to Matheran, the panorama at Charlotte Lake, sunset at Panorama Point, and the colonial calm of one of India's smallest hill stations.

Easy
₹7,500₹6,500per person
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Ashtavinayak
educational
17% OFF
3D / 2N

Ashtavinayak

Maharashtra

Are you looking for an Ashtavinayak darshan from Mumbai package tour? Explore Ashtvinayak packages at swastika holiday. Being a Hindu, you ought to go on an Ashtvinayak Yatra at least once in your life to ask Lord Ganesha's blessings. Hindus worship Ganpati before beginning anything new because they believe he removes obstacles. Ashtavinayak is the Marathi word for eight Ganeshas. Each form of the Ganpati and their ivory varies since all eight idols were sculpted and fashioned by natur

Easy
₹9,600₹8,000per person
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Mahabaleshwar & Lonavala — Sahyadri Weekend Getaway
leisure
11% OFF
3D / 2N

Mahabaleshwar & Lonavala — Sahyadri Weekend Getaway

Maharashtra

A three-day Sahyadri weekend escape — Mahabaleshwar's strawberry farms and Pratapgad fort, plus Lonavala's misty viewpoints and the Karla Caves. Pune & Mumbai's favourite quick getaway.

Easy
₹9,500₹8,500per person
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Igatpuri Trek — Vineyard, Sandhan Valley & Hidden Sahyadris
adventure
14% OFF
3D / 2N

Igatpuri Trek — Vineyard, Sandhan Valley & Hidden Sahyadris

Maharashtra

A three-day adventure in the Igatpuri Sahyadris — Sandhan Valley's slot-canyon trek, a Sula vineyard tour with wine tasting, and the Bhandardara backwaters. Maharashtra's best-kept weekend secret.

Moderate
₹11,000₹9,500per person
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Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
adventure
18% OFF
4D / 3N

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary

Maharashtra

Recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site this Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary tour in Satara is the perfect weekend getaway in lush greenery away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located 190 kms from Pune around the Koyna dam that supplies power to a major part of Maharashtra, the sanctuary boasts several kinds of tigers, bison, and dozens of other wild animals and birds.

Easy
₹12,800₹10,500per person
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Tadoba
leisure
18% OFF
4D / 3N

Tadoba

Maharashtra

The Pench National Park has its mention in the famous story of 1894, 'The Jungle Book', penned down by the renowned English author Rudyard Kipling. The story was worldwide applauded, and hence, the national park became one of the popular national parks in the world in the 1970s and also a prominent tourist attraction in India. This tour lets you explore its large biodiversity and spot the might tiger and a large breeding population of leopards, and various species of deer.

Easy
₹12,800₹10,500per person
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3 Jyotirlinga + Shirdi + Shani Shingnapur + Daulatabad
educational
13% OFF
5D / 4N

3 Jyotirlinga + Shirdi + Shani Shingnapur + Daulatabad

Maharashtra

A five-day pilgrimage circuit covering Maharashtra's three Jyotirlingas — Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar and Grishneshwar — plus Sai Baba's Shirdi, the iron-fearing Shani Shingnapur, and the imposing Daulatabad fort outside Aurangabad.

Easy
₹15,000₹13,000per person
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Maharashtra Jyotirlingas
educational
16% OFF
5D / 4N

Maharashtra Jyotirlingas

Maharashtra

There are 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva scattered across India and each of these are held in the highest esteem by Hindus all over India. Maharashtra Jyotirlinga Tour by India Pilgrim Tours lets you visit each of these three Jyotirlingas - Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar and Grishneshwar. Apart from letting you visited these highly respected Jyotirlingas, this well-crafted itinerary will also let you visit the other major pilgrimage sites like Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur.

Moderate
₹16,000₹13,500per person
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Konkan Coastal — Tarkarli, Sindhudurg, Ganpatipule & Devbagh
leisure
14% OFF
5D / 4N

Konkan Coastal — Tarkarli, Sindhudurg, Ganpatipule & Devbagh

Maharashtra

A five-day Konkan coast circuit — Tarkarli's turquoise scuba waters, Sindhudurg's sea fort, Ganpatipule's Ashtavinayak temple, the Devbagh sangam, and seafood that you will dream about for months.

Easy
₹17,500₹15,000per person
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Overview

From the Ashtavinayak Ganesh pilgrimage to the Jyotirlingas of Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, and Grishneshwar — Maharashtra is India's spiritual and historical heartland with Konkan beaches and Tadoba tigers.

Maharashtra is deeply religious and naturally varied. The Ashtavinayak circuit covers eight ancient Ganesh temples around Pune, considered obligatory for devout Maharashtrians. Three of the twelve Jyotirlingas — Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar (near Nashik), and Grishneshwar (at Ellora) — make the state a pilgrim's essential. For wildlife, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve offers some of India's most reliable tiger sightings. The hill stations of Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, and Matheran provide cool weekend retreats. The Konkan coast's Ganapatipule and Tarkarli beaches rival Goa without the crowds. Shivaji's forts — Raigad, Sinhagad, Rajgad, and Pratapgad — crown hilltops across the state. Ajanta and Ellora caves near Aurangabad hold 2,000-year-old Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain rock-cut masterpieces recognised by UNESCO.

Highlights

Ashtavinayak DarshanAjanta & Ellora CavesTadoba TigersGanapatipule BeachTarkarli Water SportsShivaji FortsMahabaleshwar Hills

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Popular Experiences

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Ashtavinayak Darshan

One of the signature experiences in Maharashtra.

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Ajanta & Ellora Caves

Explore the living heritage of Maharashtra with a local expert.

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Tadoba Tigers

Taste the flavours of Maharashtra — curated meals at trusted local spots.

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Ganapatipule Beach

A day-trip to the region's most memorable landscape.

Best Time to Visit

Ideal Season

October to March

Weather & Climate

Mumbai/coast humid and warm year-round (25-33°C). Deccan plateau (Pune, Aurangabad) cooler (15-35°C). Monsoon (Jun-Sep) heavy, especially on the coast.

Things to Know

Best visited during October to March for the most reliable weather.

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Small-group departures available; private bookings also supported for families and couples.

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