5N/6D Pune, Kolhapur & Mahabaleshwar - Mahalaxmi Temple & Western Ghats

Pune, Kolhapur, Mahabaleshwar · 5 nights / 6 days · India

From ₹8,955 per person

Mahalaxmi Temple & Western Ghats. Stay plan: Pune (1N) – Kolhapur (2N) – Mahabaleshwar (2N). Arrive Pune, depart Pune.

Where the nights are

Pune (1N) → Kolhapur (2N) → Mahabaleshwar (2N)

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Pune

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Mumbai/Pune/Goa/Ahmedabad). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Pune. Check in at hotel/resort/beach camp. Cultural Capital of Maharashtra: Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, and Sinhagad Fort trekking hills. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Pune.

   Overnight: Pune

2. Day 2 — Pune to Kolhapur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kolhapur through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Kolhapur and check in at hotel/resort. Historic city of Maharashtra: Revered Mahalaxmi Temple (Amabai Temple), Panhala Fort, and Kolhapuri chappals/cuisine. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.

   Overnight: Kolhapur

3. Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kolhapur

   Arrive in Kolhapur and check in at your hotel, followed by breakfast. Spend a full day exploring the top scenic, cultural and spiritual landmarks of this historic city of Maharashtra, including the revered Mahalaxmi Temple, also called Ambabai Temple, and the ramparts of Panhala Fort. Shop for the famous Kolhapuri chappals and sample the local cuisine. In the evening, stroll through the local markets and avenues. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.

   Overnight: Kolhapur

4. Day 4 — Kolhapur to Mahabaleshwar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Mahabaleshwar through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Mahabaleshwar and check in at hotel/resort. Renowned hill station in Sahyadri mountains: Venna Lake boating, Pratapgarh Fort, Mapro Garden, and majestic valley viewpoints. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar.

   Overnight: Mahabaleshwar

5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Mahabaleshwar

   Arrive in Mahabaleshwar and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, begin a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and spiritual landmarks of this renowned hill station in the Sahyadri mountains. Enjoy boating at Venna Lake, visit the historic Pratapgarh Fort, stop at Mapro Garden and take in the majestic valley viewpoints. In the evening, stroll through the local markets and avenues at leisure. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar.

   Overnight: Mahabaleshwar

6. Day 6 — Mahabaleshwar to Pune - Onward Departure

   After breakfast and a last look at the morning valley views, check out from the hotel. There is time to complete any final souvenir shopping, such as Kolhapuri chappals, Kutch handicrafts or Goan cashew nuts, before you proceed on your return transfer. Drive down through the Sahyadri ghats and past Panchgani and Wai to Pune airport or railway station, where the tour concludes and you continue on your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category heritage palace hotels, luxury beach resorts, eco-camps, or standard hotels on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller / HiAce) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Shirdi Sai Baba VIP Darshan coordination and Trimbakeshwar / Grishneshwar / Somnath / Dwarkadhish temple assistance.
• Ferry tickets to Elephanta Caves (Mumbai) and Dwarka to Betwo / Bet Dwarka boat crossings.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Western India destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Mumbai / Pune / Goa / Ahmedabad / Rajkot.
• Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera fees at religious shrines.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, water sports at Goa, or Ajanta/Ellora cave entry tickets.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like road blocks, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.