Mumbai Trip Overview
The guided spiritual tour in Maharashtra is the ideal experience to know the religions of India and discover the religious tolerance, characteristic of Maharashtra.
Akvin Tourism offers you a unique tour which will make you discover Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism and Sikhism.
During 12 days, we offer you a discovery of each religion in exceptional places. In Aurangabad, you have an option of homestay for discover the Indian culture meticulously.
This tour is ideal for understanding Indian spirituality in all aspects. We choose places that are not very touristy or off beat in order to make it as closely experience as possible.
We are working on sustainable tourism.
Safety precautions for covid:
We are following the advice of all governments and public health authorities for the safety purpose of public health crisis and proactively implementing a range of precautionary measures, from regular sanitization of the car, cleaning protocols, wearing mask, temperature check.
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Duration: 12 days
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Rail Tours
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The guided spiritual tour in Maharashtra is the ideal experience to know the religions of India and discover the religious tolerance, characteristic of Maharashtra.
Akvin Tourism offers you a unique tour which will make you discover Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism and Sikhism.
During 12 days, we offer you a discovery of each religion in exceptional places. In Aurangabad, you have an option of homestay for discover the Indian culture meticulously.
This tour is ideal for understanding Indian spirituality in all aspects. We choose places that are not very touristy or off beat in order to make it as closely experience as possible.
We are working on sustainable tourism.
Safety precautions for covid:
We are following the advice of all governments and public health authorities for the safety purpose of public health crisis and proactively implementing a range of precautionary measures, from regular sanitization of the car, cleaning protocols, wearing mask, temperature check.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bombay (Mumbai)
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400047, India
We will be there to welcome you at the airport at your arrival time and to drop off to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Fab hotel Inn Colaba or similar (minimum 3 star hotel)
Day 2: Bombay (Mumbai)
Stop At: Malabar Hill, Mumbai India
After breakfast, proceed to Malabar hill. In front of an ancient step-well, we will explain you the different religions of India.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Babulnath Temple, 16, Babulnath Rd., Charni Road, Mumbai 400004 India
This temple is one of the oldest temple of the city. It was built in 12th century. It’s a Shiva temple. It became famous because of the Sense 8 Netlfix series.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Haji Ali Mosque, Lala Lajpatrai Marg Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai India
The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in the memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
The Dargah is in a middle of the sea. It’s a nice place for walk and also to be away from the city
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Free time for the rest of the day
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Fab hotel Inn Colaba or similar (minimum 3 star hotel)
Day 3: Bombay (Mumbai)
Stop At: Churchgate Railway Station (W), Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India
After the breakfast, Journey towards Churchgate railway station. We will take a local train for going to Dharavi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dharavi, Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Visit of the biggest slum area of Asia. Discover the economy and it might change your view about slum area
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Colaba, Mumbai 400005 India
After the lunch, we will come back to Colaba and will visit the south of Bombay
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
We will start the visit of south Mumbai by the symbol of the city, the gateway of India. This gate was made when the British king visited India.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History, Vadgaon Shinde Road Ahead of Marathwada Institute, Wadgaon, Pune 411047 India
We will see the museum from outside. If you want to visit it, you can do it on your own ( not included).
Stop At: Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400023 India
An art gallery for see the new generation artists from India.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai 400001 India
This train station is one of the monuments in Mumbai which is in UNESCO world heritage.
We will go back to your hotel seeing the rest of the Victorian architecture monuments of the city
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of the Holy Name, 19, Nathalal Parikh Road, Mumbai India
To end this day with memories, we will see the beautiful cathedral of the Holy Name. Vestige of the British presence in Mumbai
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch in included in Dharavi
Accommodation included: Fab hotel Inn Colaba
Day 4: Proceed to Nashik
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai 400001 India
We will take the train for going to Nashik. During the 3 hours journey, you will discover the activity and the typical train culture.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Godavari River
After taking rest, we will go near to the river for seeing the night ceremony to worship Godavari river
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel category
Day 5: Nashik
Pass By: Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
After the breakfast, we will start exploring the mythological history of Nashik
Stop At: Shree Laxmanji Temple, Tapovan Link Road, Nashik 422011 India
It will be the first temple of the day. Here we start the amazing adventure of Laxman, Ram and Sita who are one of the god and goddesses of Hinduism.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sita Agni Pariksha Sthal, 2R28+34J, Vaishnavi Park, Nashik, Maharashtra 422003, India
We will see the end of the story of Ramayana. This place is known as place of miracle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Naroshankar Temple, 2Q4V+78R, Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra 422003, India
We will come back in the center of Nashik to discover the heart of the Hindu spirituality. We will start by Naroshankar temple, one of the most beautiful temple of Nashik.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kalaram Temple Road, Nashik 422003 India
The temple was funded by Sardar Rangarao Odhekar, and was built around 1788. It was said that Odhekar had a dream that the statue of Rama in black colour was in the Godavari River. Odhekar took the statue from river and built the temple.
It’s now on day, one of the most important temple of the city
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Siddha Laxmi Temple, Goreram mandir, Gore Ram Ln, Kharewada, Saraf Bazar, Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra 422001, India
This is the last temple of the day. Famous for its intense activity, it’s the perfect temple for understanding the Ramayana and a part of Hinduism.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ramkund, Nashik India
We will finish the discovery of Hinduism by the main sacred place in Nashik. We will also talk about the funerals and its ceremony in Hinduism.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel category
Day 6: Journey towards Aurangabad
Stop At: Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
After the breakfast, we will roam around the old city market. This is where you can do lot of street shopping.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nasik Road Railway Station, Rajwada Nagar, Deolali Gaon, Rajwada Nagar, Deolali Gaon, Nashik, Maharashtra 422214, India
We will go by train to Aurangabad to experience the unique train journey.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Silk Mill Colony, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431005, India
After reaching Aurangabad, we will drop you at your hotel or in the home-stay (As per your choice)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner
Day 7: Aurangabad
Pass By: Akvin tourism, n-9, r-26/180, raigad nagar, Hudco, Mhada Colony, N 9, Cidco, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431003, India
Breakfast in the hotel or in the homestay
Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
A private AC vehicle will bring you to Ajanta caves. Ajanta caves is closed on Tuesday so we can change the order of visit depending on your dates.
Ajanta caves is known for its painting and the nature around. It is one of marvelous man made art.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
Visit to the UNESCO world heritage site Ajanta caves. This beauty can’t be described in words, you need to come and get the experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
Drop off at your hotel or at the homestay
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner (if 2 people only)
Day 8: Aurangabad
Pass By: Akvin tourism, n-9, r-26/180, raigad nagar, Hudco, Mhada Colony, N 9, Cidco, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431003, India
After the breakfast, we will go to Ellora caves
Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
The car will bring you until the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora, you can explore on your own and see the majestic Kailash temple resided in Ellora complex. We will give you some extra tips to visit this site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora Cave Rd Ahead of Hiranya Reosrts, Aurangabad 431005 India
We will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora. 32 caves from 3 religions. You will discover the biggest monolithic monument in the world. This is a unique monument which is no where possible to see. The stone, carving, different head gears of statues will just amaze you.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Akvin tourism, n-9, r-26/180, raigad nagar, Hudco, Mhada Colony, N 9, Cidco, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431003, India
Return to your hotel or the homestay
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner
Day 9: Aurangabad
Pass By: Akvin tourism, n-9, r-26/180, raigad nagar, Hudco, Mhada Colony, N 9, Cidco, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431003, India
After the breakfast, proceed to Khultabad for discovering the Sufism
Pass By: Khuldabad, Khuldabad, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
Khuldabad was the capital of the Sufism in 14th century. A lot of great Sufi saints came for practice and teach Sufism in this village. It’s still the second main place for the Sufism in India
Stop At: Tomb of Malik Ambar, 257M+MRP, Badlabai, Maharashtra 431101, India
Malik Ambar was a slave who became prime minister of the sultanate of Nizam. He created Aurangabad and he is known for his extreme religious tolerance.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Aurangzeb’s Tomb, Near Bhingar, Khuldabad India
Aurangzeb was the last great Mughal emperor. His tomb is near his Sufi master. We will experience the Mughal emperor’s last moments of the life.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Khuldabad, Khuldabad, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
Visit to Burhanuddin Gharib Dargah. He was a Sufi saint. Many miracles from Khultabad are attributed to him
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Government Botanical Garden, Hamal Wadi, Khuldabad, Maharashtra 431101, India
One of the most beautiful garden in Aurangabad area
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Daulatabad Fort, Mh Sh 22, Daulatabad 431002 India
For understanding how a small village in middle of nowhere became the capital of Sufi, we must discover the history of Daulatabad fort.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Akvin tourism, n-9, r-26/180, raigad nagar, Hudco, Mhada Colony, N 9, Cidco, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431003, India
Come back to your hotel or homestay
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner
Day 10: Direction Nanded
Pass By: Silk Mill Colony, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431005, India
After breakfast, we will go to train station for taking the train again to a religious place called Nanded.
Stop At: Hazur Sahib Nanded, Railway Station Rd, Harsh Nagar, Nanded, Maharashtra 431601, India
Train for going to Nanded
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Hottal, Maharashtra 431717, India
Journey towards Hottal, for discovering a beautiful temple and village.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hottal, Maharashtra 431717, India
Visit of the village and temples
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nanded, Nanded, Nanded District, Maharashtra
Back to Nanded
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Nanded, Nanded, Nanded District, Maharashtra
After getting fresh in the hotel, we will discover the Gurudwara by night which is a Sikh temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib, River Godavari, Nanded, Nanded-Waghala 431601 India
We will discover the magic of the main Sikh temple of the city with lot of new experiences around. We will also have delicious dinner prepared by locals.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner
Day 11: Nanded
Pass By: Nanded, Nanded, Nanded District, Maharashtra
After the breakfast, we will explore the city
Stop At: Gurudwara Nagina Ghat, Langer Saheb Rd, Vazirabad, Nanded, Maharashtra 431604, India
We will go near to the river and visit a gurudwara for having an introduction of the Sikh religion.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib, River Godavari, Nanded, Nanded-Waghala 431601 India
We will come back on the main Gurudwara during the day for having a introduction of the Sikh community and how they work together or called as strong united community.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nanded, Nanded, Nanded District, Maharashtra
Back to hotel and free time for the rest of the day.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel type- 3 star or homestay with breakfast and dinner
Day 12: Proceed towards Mumbai
Stop At: Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport, Sangvigaon, Hingoli Road , Ambekar Nagar, Ambekar Nagar, Nanded, Maharashtra 431605, India
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for taking a flight to Mumbai. You have the option to book a train if you don’t want to use flight.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
