Beautiful Maharashtra
Overview
Sai Baba darshan first, then two hill stations – the Maharashtra week Gujarati families book for parents and children together.
Beautiful Maharashtra opens with a night at Shirdi for Sai Baba darshan and Shani Shingnapur, then heads into the Western Ghats: two nights in Mahabaleshwar for Pratapgad Fort, the viewpoints and Panchgani's Table Land, and two in Lonavala for Bhushi Dam, Tiger Point, Kune Falls and the caves, with Lavasa on the way back to Pune. It is a pilgrimage and a hill holiday in one.
From ₹20,000 per person the price covers 3★ hotels with breakfast – Sterling Shirdi, Hirkani Garden in Mahabaleshwar and Hotel Aristro in Lonavala – a private AC car from Pune for six days and all transfers. Flights or trains from Ahmedabad to Pune are quoted live. No drive is longer than about 5 hours, which suits senior parents.
Shirdi is a town in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. It's known as the former home of revered spiritual leader Sai Baba, and as a major pilgrimage site. Devotees gather daily at the Sai Baba Temple complex to honor his legacy. Here, the Samadhi Mandir shrine has an ornate marble statue of Sai Baba, alongside his tomb. Close by are Dwarkamai, a mosque where Sai Baba once lived, and tree-lined Lendi Garden.
Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in India's forested Western Ghats range, south of Mumbai. It features several elevated viewing points, such as Arthur’s Seat. West of here is centuries-old Pratapgad Fort, perched atop a mountain spur. East, Lingmala Waterfall tumbles off a sheer cliff. Colorful boats dot Venna Lake, while 5 rivers meet at Panch Ganga Temple to the north.
Lonavala is a hill station surrounded by green valleys in western India near Mumbai. The Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves are ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. They feature massive pillars and intricate relief sculptures. South of the Bhaja Caves sits the imposing Lohagad Fort, with its 4 gates. West of here is Bhushi Dam, where water overflows onto a set of steps during rainy season.
Itinerary
Sightseeing
Transfers
Stay
On Arrival at Airport or Railway Station get pickup from our representative and drive to Shirdi check in to hotel and go for Darshan and after overnight stay in hotel.
Sightseeing
Breakfast
Transfers
Stay
After Darshan drive to Shanishignapur on arrival Darshan of Shanimaharaj, after Darshan after drive to Mahabaleshwar after Half Day Sightseeing of Pratapgadh about 24 km. away from Mahabaleshwar lies Pratapgad, the pride of the Maratha Empire. Built in 1656, it is a maze of ponds, chambers and long dark walkways, some of which lead to trap doors that open to a 100 meter fall! It was here that Afzal Khan, the mighty general of Bijapur, met his untimely death at the hands of Shivaji.Rest of The day free for shopping. stay overnight at the hotel.
Sightseeing
Breakfast
Stay
After breakfast from hotel Later go for a full day excursion to Panchgani covering Table Land point, Sunset point, Adventure park. Drive back to Mahabaleshwar by evening. Stay overnight at the hotel in Mahabaleshwar.
Sightseeing
Breakfast
Transfers
Stay
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Lonavala like Tigers hill, Lions Point, Bhushi Dam, Kune Waterfalls. Stay overnight at Lonavala.
Sightseeing
Breakfast
Stay
After Breakfast proceed for Lonavala and go for full day sightseeing to Lonavala. Visit places like some Beautiful lake and cave of Lonavala like Bhushi Dam, Valvan Dam, Shivaji Udyan Lonavala Lake, Tungarli Lake, Karla Cave, Lohagad fort. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast
Transfers
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Lavasa Sightseeing after complete all the attraction drop at Pune Airport or Railway Station. The tour is end but sweet journey always remain..
Hotels
Sterling Shirdi
Shirdi
Hirkani Garden
Mahabaleshwar
Hotel Aristro
Lonavala
Package Inclusion
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Meals
Sightseeing
Flight
Transfers
Breakfast
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What this 5-night Maharashtra package covers
- Day 1 – Pune to Shirdi: pick-up at Pune airport or station, 4-hour drive to Sterling Shirdi (3★), evening darshan.
- Day 2 – Shirdi to Mahabaleshwar: morning darshan, Shani Shingnapur, then about 6 hours to Hirkani Garden (3★) with Pratapgad Fort if time allows.
- Day 3 – Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani: Arthur's Seat, Venna Lake, Mapro Garden, Table Land and Sunset Point.
- Days 4–5 – Lonavala: drive to Hotel Aristro (3★); Tiger Point, Lion's Point, Bhushi Dam, Kune Falls, Karla and Bhaja caves, Lonavala Lake and Khandala.
- Day 6 – Lonavala to Pune via Lavasa: Lavasa lakeside town, then drop at Pune airport or station.
Typically extra: paid darshan passes, entry tickets, boating, lunches and dinners.
Getting there from Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad–Pune is a 1.5-hour non-stop flight with several daily services, or an overnight train of 11 to 13 hours. Families who would rather drive can start from Ahmedabad: it is about 8 hours to Shirdi via Surat and Nashik, and we then run the loop Shirdi–Mahabaleshwar–Lonavala and return to Ahmedabad from Lonavala via Mumbai in about 9 hours, with the Pune pick-up removed from the price. Trains from Sainagar Shirdi to Ahmedabad are another option for the first leg.
Good to know before you book
- Best months: October to February for clear weather and strawberries in Mahabaleshwar; June to September for waterfalls and mist in Lonavala, with heavy rain in July. Shirdi is busiest on Thursdays and festival days.
- Food: Shirdi, Mahabaleshwar and Lonavala all have Gujarati and Jain thali restaurants; Lonavala chikki and Mapro products are vegetarian souvenirs.
- Who it suits: three-generation families, senior parents and couples who want a short pilgrimage with their holiday.
- Customisation: add Trimbakeshwar and Bhimashankar, a Matheran night, or upgrade to 4★ resorts in Mahabaleshwar.
FAQs – Beautiful Maharashtra
What is the price of this 5 nights 6 days Shirdi Mahabaleshwar Lonavala package?
From ₹20,000 per person on twin sharing, including 3★ hotels with breakfast, a private AC car from Pune for six days and transfers. Flights or trains from Ahmedabad are quoted live.
Can you arrange Shirdi darshan and aarti passes?
We guide you through the Shirdi Sansthan online booking and plan day 1 and day 2 around your slots. Paid aarti passes are booked at the official rate.
How long is the Shirdi to Mahabaleshwar drive?
About 6 hours including the Shani Shingnapur stop, in a private AC car with a lunch break. It is the longest drive of the trip.
Is Jain food available in Mahabaleshwar and Lonavala?
Yes. Both towns have many Gujarati and Jain restaurants and the hotels serve vegetarian breakfast. We note Jain needs on every hotel booking.
Can we start from Ahmedabad by road instead of flying to Pune?
Yes. A private car from Ahmedabad reaches Shirdi in about 8 hours. The loop then ends at Lonavala with a return via Mumbai, and we re-price accordingly.
Which season is best for Lonavala?
Monsoon (July to September) for waterfalls and greenery, October to February for comfortable sightseeing. Weekends are crowded with Mumbai and Pune visitors, so we schedule Lonavala on weekdays where possible.
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Updated October 2026 by the Vibrant Holidays team, Ahmedabad.
