Splendor Of Maharashtra
7 nights / 8 days · 1N Matheran · 1N Lonavala · 3N Mahabaleshwar · 2N Pune
- From ₹20,400 per person
- 3★ hotels
- Private trip, your own dates
- Pure-veg / Jain meals on request
Trip at a glance
- Duration
- 7 nights / 8 days
- Route
- 1N Matheran · 1N Lonavala · 3N Mahabaleshwar · 2N Pune
- Price
- From ₹20,400 per person
- Included
- Stay, Sightseeing, Transfers, Breakfast
- Trip style
- Private, customised trip planned by our team in Ahmedabad – dates, hotels and pace can change; pure-veg / Jain meals on request
Overview
Four hill stations and Pune in one road trip – built for Gujarati families who want cool weather without flying.
Splendor of Maharashtra is our complete Western Ghats circuit: the car-free hill town of Matheran, the lakes and forts of Lonavala, the planned lakeside town of Lavasa, strawberry country at Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, Pratapgad Fort, Thoseghar waterfall and two nights in Pune. Over 7 nights you see every hill station Maharashtra is known for, at a pace that suits grandparents and children travelling together.
From ₹20,400 per person it is one of the best-value week-long holidays we sell from Ahmedabad, because the whole route is reachable by train or road and there are no flights to pay for. Hotels are 2★ and 3★ properties in each town; see the list and inclusions above.
Matheran is a hill station, near Mumbai, in the west Indian state of Maharashtra. It’s known for its mild climate and well-preserved colonial architecture. Motor vehicles are banned and many visitors arrive by narrow-gauge railway on the 1907 Neral–Matheran Toy Train. The Panorama Point lookout offers views across the mountains of the Western Ghats. Louisa Point has views of waterfalls and the ancient Prabal Fort.
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.
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.
Pune is a sprawling city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It was once the base of the Peshwas (prime ministers) of the Maratha Empire, which lasted from 1674 to 1818. It's known for the grand Aga Khan Palace, built in 1892 and now a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, whose ashes are preserved in the garden. The 8th-century Pataleshwar Cave Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Itinerary
Sightseeing
Transfers
Stay
On arrival at Mumbai Airport Or Railway Station, get picked up and drive to Matheran. On arrival check into hotel. You can explore the local sightseen at your own. Either by Walking or by Pony on direct payment Basis. You can Visit PANORAMA POINT,CHARLOTTE LAKE,PORCUPINE POINT,ALEXANDER POINT etc.. Stay Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast
After Breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Lonavala. On Arrival Check Inn Hotel. Later visit Lion’s Point, Lohagad Fort, Duke’s Nose, Bhushi Dam, Shivling Point, Bhairavnath Temple, Bhaje Caves & Buddhist Heritage etc.. Evening back to Hotel. Overnight Stay.
After breakfast checkout from Hotel and Drive to Mahabaleshwar. Enroute visit Lavasa Sightseeing like visit Indoor Golf Recreational & learning center, Segway Ride Hub, Temghar Dam, Adventure Sports at Xthrill Adventure academy, Bamboosa, Lakeshore Watersports. Stay overnight at Mahabaleshwar.
After breakfast drive to visit Aurther Seat Point, Window Point, Tiger Point, Hunting Point, Malcum Point, Echo Point, Castle Rock Point, Savitri Point, Monkey Point, Marjori Point, Elphinston Point, Elphinston Upper, Strawberry Garden, Lodwick Point, Elephant Head Point, Bombay Point(Sunset Point), Venna Lake. Evening back to Hotel.
After breakfast drive to visit Pratapgadh Fort, Bhavani Mata Temple, Pratapgadh Garden, Shivaji Maharaj Garden, Kadelot Point, Afzalkhan Tomb. Afternoon visit Parsi Point, Tabale Land, Sydney Point, Malas Factory. Evening back to Hotel. Overnight Stay.
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Pune Via Thoseghar Waterfall. Later drive to Pune. On arrival check into hotel. Stay Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast visit Aga Khan Palace,Dagaduseth Ganesh Temple ,Shaniwar Wada,Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Parvati Hill etc.. Stay overnight at hotel.
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Airport Or Railway Station for Onward Journey.
Hotels
The Byke Heritage , Matheran
Matheran
Sunrise Hill Resort , Lonavala
Lonavala
Ivy Park Resort
Mahabaleshwar
7 Apple Hotels Pune
Pune
- Pure-veg and Jain meals confirmed in writing
- 24x7 support from our team during your trip
- IATA · TAAI · TAFI · ADTOI · IATO · Ministry of Tourism approved
- Planning holidays from Ahmedabad since 2015
Package Inclusion
Stay
Sightseeing
Transfers
Breakfast
Not included: Meals, Flight
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What this 7-night Maharashtra package covers
- Days 1–2 – Matheran and Lonavala: pick-up in Mumbai, drive to Matheran (The Byke Heritage, 3★) and explore on foot or by pony; next day to Lonavala (Sunrise Hill Resort, 2★) for Lion's Point, Lohagad Fort, Bhushi Dam and Bhaje Caves.
- Days 3–5 – Mahabaleshwar via Lavasa: Lavasa sightseeing en route, then Ivy Park Resort (3★) for two full days of Mahabaleshwar points, Venna Lake, Pratapgad Fort and Panchgani's Table Land.
- Days 6–8 – Pune: Thoseghar waterfall on the way, then 7 Apple Hotels Pune (3★), a Pune city day with Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth Ganpati and Aga Khan Palace, and departure.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private AC car and transfers. Typically extra: entry tickets, Matheran pony or toy train, boating, lunches and dinners.
Getting there from Ahmedabad
The tour starts in Mumbai and ends in Pune, both well connected to Ahmedabad. Overnight trains and Shatabdi/Vande Bharat services reach Mumbai in 6 to 8 hours, and there are frequent trains and flights back from Pune. Families who prefer to drive can start from Ahmedabad by road: Ahmedabad to Matheran is around 9 to 10 hours on the expressway via Surat, and we can supply the car for the whole loop so you skip the Mumbai pick-up.
Good to know before you book
- Best months: October to February for clear views and strawberries; June to September for waterfalls and mist, though Matheran and Lonavala are very wet in July.
- Food: every town on this route has pure-veg Gujarati and Maharashtrian thali restaurants, and Jain food is easy to find in Mahabaleshwar and Pune.
- Who it suits: multi-generation families, senior groups and couples who want a long but gentle holiday with no flights.
- Customisation: drop Pune for an extra Mahabaleshwar night, add Shirdi, or upgrade to 4★ resorts.
FAQs – Splendor of Maharashtra
What does this 7 nights 8 days Maharashtra package cost from Ahmedabad?
It starts at ₹20,400 per person on twin sharing, covering hotels with breakfast, private car and transfers from Mumbai to Pune. Train tickets from Ahmedabad are booked separately at actual fare.
Is Matheran really car-free?
Yes. Vehicles stop at Dasturi Naka; you continue on foot, by pony or by hand-pulled rickshaw. The hill toy train runs on selected days and is paid locally.
Can we start from Ahmedabad by car instead of Mumbai?
Yes. We can provide a private car from Ahmedabad for the full loop. It adds roughly a day of driving each way and suits families with children or elderly members.
Is pure-veg and Jain food available in Mahabaleshwar?
Easily. Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani have many Gujarati and Jain thali restaurants, and the hotels serve vegetarian breakfast. We note Jain requirements on your booking.
Which is the best season for this trip?
October to February has cool, clear weather and the strawberry season. Monsoon brings waterfalls and greenery but heavy rain in Lonavala and Matheran in July.
Can the itinerary be shortened to 5 nights?
Yes. The most common shorter version drops Matheran and Pune city sightseeing. See our 5-night Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala and Shirdi package or ask for a custom plan.
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Updated October 2026 by the Vibrant Holidays team, Ahmedabad.
