Western India Heritage Journey: Vadodara, Kevadia, Ajanta & Mumbai 9 days

Upon arrival at Vadodara Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After a short rest, begin your Vadodara sightseeing with Lakshmi Vilas Palace, an impressive royal residence known for its Indo-Saracenic architecture, spacious courtyards and ornate interiors.

Continue to the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, featuring royal paintings, sculptures and artefacts associated with the Gaekwad dynasty. Later, visit Kirti Mandir, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and the royal family.

Overnight at the hotel in Vadodara.

After breakfast, drive to Kevadia. En route, visit the Pavagadh-Champaner Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with forts, mosques, temples and stepwells reflecting the region’s layered history.

Continue to Kevadia and check in at your accommodation. In the afternoon, visit the Sardar Sarovar Dam, followed by the Valley of Flowers and its landscaped gardens.

Overnight at the hotel in Kevadia.

After breakfast, begin your drive to Nashik through changing landscapes and rural stretches. Before leaving Kevadia, visit the Statue of Unity, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Enjoy views from the viewing area and experience the scale of the monument.

Continue through the scenic route into Maharashtra and arrive in Nashik by evening. Check in at your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Nashik.

After breakfast, explore Nashik, a sacred city associated with Hindu mythology. Visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the twelve holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Continue to Brahmagiri Fort for views of the surrounding hills and river landscape.

Visit Gangadwar, associated with the origin of the Godavari River, followed by Panchavati, Ram Kund, Kalaram Temple and Sita Gufa. Later, you may enjoy a quiet walk along the Godavari riverfront.

Overnight at the hotel in Nashik.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Aurangabad. En route, stop at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, an important pilgrimage site visited by devotees from around the world.

Continue to Aurangabad and check in at your hotel. Later, visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, known for its Mughal-inspired architecture and garden setting. Continue to Panchakki, an ancient water mill complex, and, if time permits, visit the Aurangabad Caves.

Overnight at the hotel in Aurangabad.

After breakfast, set out for a full-day excursion to the Ajanta Caves, located approximately 105 kilometres from Aurangabad. These UNESCO-listed caves are renowned for their murals, sculptures and depictions of Buddhist life.

Explore the horseshoe-shaped rock-cut complex and its peaceful valley surroundings before returning to Aurangabad in the evening.

Overnight at the hotel in Aurangabad.

After breakfast, begin your exploration of the heritage sites around Aurangabad. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves, where Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments demonstrate the region’s rock-cut architectural heritage. Explore the magnificent Kailasa Temple, carved from a single rock.

Continue to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and later visit Daulatabad Fort, an imposing hilltop fortress known for its strategic defences. If time permits, return to the city for another visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara or the local bazaars.

Overnight at the hotel in Aurangabad.

After breakfast, transfer for your journey to Mumbai. The source specifies travel by flight or drive according to the package. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.

Begin Mumbai sightseeing with a ferry ride to Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rock-cut sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Return to the mainland and continue with visits to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan and Dhobi Ghat.

Overnight at the hotel in Mumbai.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning depending on your departure schedule. If time permits, you may shop in Colaba or walk along Marine Drive.

Later, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, concluding your Western India heritage experience.