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Western Ghats Nature & Heritage
Forts, Waterfalls & Mahalaxmi Temple
Overview
Forts, Waterfalls & Mahalaxmi Temple. Stay plan: Pune (1N) – Lonavala (2N) – Mahabaleshwar (2N) – Kolhapur (1N). Arrive Pune, depart Pune.
Itinerary
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.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Lonavala through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Lonavala and check in at hotel/resort. Scenic hill station of Western Ghats: Tiger's Leap, Bhaja Caves, Karla Caves, Lohagad Fort, and famous Lonavala chikki sweet markets. Overnight stay in Lonavala.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Lonavala. Scenic hill station of Western Ghats: Tiger's Leap, Bhaja Caves, Karla Caves, Lohagad Fort, and famous Lonavala chikki sweet markets. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Lonavala.
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.
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.
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.
Post breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. There is time to complete any final souvenir shopping, with Kolhapuri chappals, Kutch handicrafts or Goan cashew nuts among the usual choices, before proceeding on your return transfer to Pune airport or railway station for your onward journey home. The drive runs through the Sahyadri countryside along the Pune-Bengaluru highway, passing Satara and Karad. Your tour ends on arrival in Pune.
Where you sleep
Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Pune | Deluxe Category Hotel, Pune | Premium Category Hotel, Pune | Luxury Category Hotel, Pune |
| Lonavala2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Lonavala | Deluxe Category Hotel, Lonavala | Premium Category Hotel, Lonavala | Luxury Category Hotel, Lonavala |
| Mahabaleshwar2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Mahabaleshwar | Deluxe Category Hotel, Mahabaleshwar | Premium Category Hotel, Mahabaleshwar | Luxury Category Hotel, Mahabaleshwar |
| Kolhapur1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Kolhapur | Deluxe Category Hotel, Kolhapur | Premium Category Hotel, Kolhapur | Luxury Category Hotel, Kolhapur |
Price per person, by group size
In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 20,340 | 30,510 | 42,000 | 60,480 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 15,933 | 25,561 | 36,467 | 53,491 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 13,729 | 23,086 | 33,701 | 49,997 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 15,891 | 26,061 | 37,590 | 56,070 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 17,374 | 27,544 | 39,060 | 57,540 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 15,323 | 25,167 | 36,328 | 53,935 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 13,955 | 23,583 | 34,507 | 51,531 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 14,407 | 24,577 | 36,120 | 54,600 |
Show more group sizes (12)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 12,979 | 22,451 | 33,206 | 49,814 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 14,956 | 24,429 | 35,166 | 51,774 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 13,977 | 23,333 | 33,946 | 50,242 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 17,374 | 27,544 | 39,060 | 57,540 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 13,516 | 23,144 | 34,072 | 51,096 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 12,876 | 22,395 | 33,205 | 49,937 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 13,419 | 23,589 | 35,140 | 53,620 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 11,917 | 21,273 | 31,904 | 48,200 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 12,595 | 22,765 | 34,323 | 52,803 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 11,395 | 21,362 | 32,698 | 50,632 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 10,676 | 20,520 | 31,722 | 49,329 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 15,240 | 25,114 | 36,309 | 53,995 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 7,119 | 15,662 | 25,402 | 39,514 |
| Child with bed | 5,966 | 13,018 | 21,168 | 32,928 |
| Child without bed | 3,729 | 8,204 | 13,306 | 20,563 |
| Single room supplement | 8,475 | 18,645 | 30,240 | 48,720 |
Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.
What's included
✓ Included
- 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.
✗ Not included
- 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.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
Payment Policy & Schedule
- 25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
- Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
- The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.
Important Notes
- The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
- Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
- Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
- Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
- Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
- Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
- We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.
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