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Family-Friendly 5-Day Itinerary for Maharashtra in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Pune
    15 minutes (3.4 miles) from Pune Airport

    In the morning, visit the Aga Khan Palace and learn about its history as a place of internment for Mahatma Gandhi. Explore the lush greenery of the Osho Teerth Park in the afternoon and relax by the pools. In the evening, take a walk around the lively Koregaon Park and enjoy a delicious dinner at the German Bakery.

  2. Day 2: Lonavala
    1 hour 10 minutes (40.9 miles) from Pune

    In the morning, visit the Karla Caves, an ancient Indian Buddhist rock-cut cave complex and take in the intricate designs. Take a scenic drive through the Western Ghats to reach Lonavala in the afternoon. Visit the Wax Museum and the Sunil's Celebrity Wax Museum for a fun-filled afternoon with the family. Take a leisurely walk on the Lonavala Lake in the evening and enjoy the sunset.

  3. Day 3: Mumbai
    1 hour 50 minutes (54.1 miles) from Lonavala

    Begin the day at the Gateway of India, an iconic monument in Mumbai and take a boat ride to the Elephanta Caves. Visit the Bombay Natural History Society in the afternoon and learn about India's flora and fauna. Take a long walk at the scenic Marine Drive in the evening and marvel at the backdrop of the city's skyline.

  4. Day 4: Nashik
    3 hours 30 minutes (125.2 miles) from Mumbai

    Start the day with a visit to the Sula Vineyards and taste some of the award-winning wines. Visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple, a famous Hindu temple in Nashik in the afternoon. Take a dip in the Ramkund, a holy tank in the Panchavati area in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Aurangabad
    5 hours 30 minutes (235.3 miles) from Nashik

    Visit the iconic Ajanta and Ellora caves, UNESCO World Heritage sites in Aurangabad in the morning. Drive to Daulatabad Fort in the afternoon, a 14th-century fortification that was once a royal residence. In the evening, visit the Bibi Ka Maqbara, a replica of the Taj Mahal and explore the historic town of Aurangabad.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to the Matheran hill station from Lonavala. Visit the Shaniwar Wada Palace and the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum in Pune if you have extra time. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine, especially the Vada Pav and Misal Pav, and attend any cultural events or festivals happening in the area during your visit.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Aga Khan Palace (2 hours, INR 15 per person)
  • Karla Caves (2 hours, INR 250 per person)
  • Wax Museum (2 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Sula Vineyards (3 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Ajanta and Ellora Caves (4 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding hotel and flight): INR 1465 per person
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