Maharashtra Vegetable Oil Refineries Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Mumbai Refinery Tour

Mumbai, India on June 11, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Madras

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast at Café Madras, a well-known spot for its authentic dishes that will energise you for the day ahead.
INR300, 1h

9:30am

Visit to Adani Wilmar Refinery

Tour one of Maharashtra’s largest vegetable oil refineries, observing the oil extraction and refining processes essential to food production.
INR0 (by prior appointment), 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at The Table

Dine at The Table, renowned for its modern global cuisine using fresh ingredients, providing a refined yet relaxed lunch experience.
INR1500, 1h30m

3:00pm

Visit to Ruchi Soya Industries Plant

Explore the operations at Ruchi Soya, a major player in the edible oil industry, focusing on sustainability and advanced refining techniques.
INR0 (appointment required), 3h

7:00pm

Dinner at Bastian

Enjoy seafood and Indian delicacies at Bastian, known for its fresh ingredients and vibrant atmosphere.
INR2000, 1h30m
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Day 2: Pune Refinery Insight

Pune, India on June 12, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Vohuman Café

Start your day with a classic Parsi-style breakfast known for eggs, toast, and chai at the iconic Vohuman Café.
INR250, 1h

9:30am

Visit to Ruchi Soya Pune Refinery

Tour the Pune plant of Ruchi Soya Industries to understand the regional refining process and quality control measures.
INR0 (requires advance booking), 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Malaka Spice

Enjoy Pan-Asian dishes with tropical flavours in a vibrant garden setting at Malaka Spice.
INR1200, 1h

3:00pm

Visit to Patanjali Ayurved Production Unit (if possible)

Explore this modern production facility focusing on Ayurvedic and natural oils, gaining insight into alternative vegetable oil sources.
INR0 (appointment essential), 2h

7:00pm

Dinner at Shabree

Taste traditional Maharashtrian vegetarian cuisine at Shabree, acclaimed for authentic flavours and generous portions.
INR800, 1h30m
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Day 3: Aurangabad Industrial Visit

Aurangabad, India on June 13, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel Sayaji

Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet at the hotel to prepare for a day of industrial tours.
INR600, 1h

8:30am

Visit to Local Vegetable Oil Refinery

Tour a key local oil refinery in Aurangabad, focusing on mustard and soybean oil processing prevalent in this region.
INR0 (by appointment), 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Moti Mahal Restaurant

Enjoy flavorful North Indian and Mughlai dishes at Moti Mahal, well loved for its rich curries and tandoori items.
INR900, 1h

2:00pm

Visit to additional processing unit or packaging plant

Observe downstream activities like oil packaging, quality certification, and logistics management.
INR0 (appointment needed), 3h

7:00pm

Dinner at Jal Tarang

Cap your day with a mix of traditional Maharashtrian and continental dishes in a relaxed setting.
INR1000, 1h30m
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Day 4: Nagpur Refinery Exploration

Nagpur, India on June 14, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Café De Italiano

Start with an Italian breakfast twist featuring coffee and fresh pastries at this popular café.
INR300, 1h

9:00am

Visit to Nagpur Vegetable Oil Refinery

Inspect the Nagpur refinery, examining the use of local raw materials such as cottonseed and groundnut for oil extraction.
INR0 (prior arrangement required), 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Barbeque Nation

Enjoy a buffet featuring grilled and barbecued favourites offering a filling and varied lunch.
INR1200, 1h30m

3:00pm

Visit to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Oils Division

Explore the oil blending and bottling operations of HPCL, which also produces edible oils among other petroleum products.
INR0 (appointment required), 2h

7:00pm

Dinner at Little Italy

Relax with vegetarian Italian cuisine known for its fresh ingredients and sophisticated flavours.
INR1000, 1h30m
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