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3-Day Itinerary for Maharashtra in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Mumbai
    Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
    Time: 30 minutes (10 miles) from airport to Gateway of India
    Distance: 30 minutes (7.9 miles) from Gateway of India to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
    Distance: 10 minutes (1.7 miles) from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to Crawford Market
    Crawford Market
    Time: 15 minutes (3.2 miles) from Crawford Market to Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya
    Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya
    Time: 10 minutes (2.6 miles) from Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya to Haji Ali Dargah
    Haji Ali Dargah
    Time: 30 minutes (7.4 miles) from Haji Ali Dargah to Marine Drive
    Marine Drive
    Time: 10 minutes (1.6 miles) from Marine Drive to Girgaum Chowpatty Beach
    Girgaum Chowpatty Beach

    Morning: Start your day with a visit to the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. It is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also visit Crawford Market, which is known for its fresh produce and unique souvenirs. After that, head to Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, which is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's life and the Indian independence movement. Next, visit Haji Ali Dargah, which is a mosque and tomb situated on an islet in the Arabian Sea. Later, sit back and relax at Marine Drive while enjoying the beautiful view of the sea. End your day at Girgaum Chowpatty Beach, which is famous for its street food and sunset views.

    Afternoon: Take a stroll along the famous promenade of Marine Drive, also known as the 'Queen's Necklace.' Enjoy the cool sea breeze and the view of the Mumbai skyline. You can also visit the Taraporewala Aquarium, which is located near Girgaum Chowpatty Beach. It has a variety of marine life and is a great attraction for kids.

    Evening: End your day with a sunset view at Girgaum Chowpatty Beach. It is also a great place to have some street food and enjoy the local culture.

  2. Day 2: Lonavala and Khandala
    Time: 2 hours (63.4 miles) from Mumbai to Lonavala
    Lonavala
    Distance: 20 minutes (6.3 miles) from Lonavala to Khandala
    Khandala

    Morning: Start your day by taking a road trip to Lonavala. It is a hill station known for its scenic beauty and is famous for its chikki (a sweet snack made of jaggery and nuts). You can visit the Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves, which are ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves. Next, head to Khandala, which is a neighboring hill station known for its waterfalls and hiking trails.

    Afternoon: Enjoy the scenic beauty of Lonavala and Khandala by taking a trek to the Rajmachi Fort or the Korigad Fort. You can also visit the Lonavla Lake, which is a popular picnic spot.

    Evening: End your day by having some hot tea and snacks at a local tea stall while enjoying the sunset view of the hills.

  3. Day 3: Mahabaleshwar
    Time: 3 hours 40 minutes (127 miles) from Khandala to Mahabaleshwar
    Mahabaleshwar

    Morning: Start your day by taking a road trip to Mahabaleshwar, which is a hill station known for its scenic beauty and strawberry fields. You can visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple, which is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can also visit the Venna Lake, which is a popular attraction for boating and horse riding.

    Afternoon: Enjoy the scenic beauty of Mahabaleshwar by taking a trek to the Pratapgad Fort or the Lingmala Waterfall. You can also visit the Mapro Garden, which is known for its strawberry production and delicious milkshakes.

    Evening: End your day by having a campfire and stargazing at the Wilson Point or the Bombay Point, which are famous for their sunset and sunrise views.

Recommendations

Other local attractions, events, or experiences you can consider are Elephanta Caves, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be visited by taking a ferry ride from Gateway of India. You can also visit the Siddhivinayak Temple, which is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh. If you have more time, you can take a trip to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, which are ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To maximize your fun, you can take a Bollywood tour or a street food tour. Lastly, don't forget to shop for some souvenirs at Colaba Causeway or Linking Road.

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