Trip Info
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Ertiga Car
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3 star Hotels. Luxury hotels of 4 and 5 star on request.
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1440 metres
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Pune
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Around the year. With Monsoon being lean season but equally enjoyble.
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Heritage tour, Cultural tour, Scenic Tour, Hill stations, Maharashtra hills, Weekend trip
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Breakfast.
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English, Hindi, Marathi
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Easy
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4-35
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10
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65
Overview
The Sahyadri Hills of Maharashtra weave together a tapestry of natural beauty and cultural heritage, offering travelers a journey through misty hill stations and timeless monuments. Mahabaleshwar, with its lush strawberry farms and panoramic viewpoints, contrasts with the serene charm of Matheran, a car-free hill retreat known for its red-soil paths and colonial-era ambience. Pune, nestled at the foothills, thrives as a vibrant cultural capital blending history with modernity. Further north, the Ajanta and Ellora Caves stand as UNESCO World Heritage marvels, where intricate Buddhist frescoes and monumental rock-cut temples narrate centuries of spiritual devotion and artistic brilliance. Together, these destinations embody the essence of the Sahyadris—where nature’s grandeur meets India’s enduring legacy.
Trip Highlights
- Mahabaleshwar – Misty viewpoints like Arthur’s Seat, strawberry farms, Venna Lake boating, and colonial-era charm.
- Matheran – India’s only automobile-free hill station, famous for toy train rides, panoramic sunset points, and red-soil walking trails.
- Pune – A vibrant cultural hub blending history and modernity; highlights include Shaniwar Wada, Dhagdusheth Ganpati Temple and buzzing food streets.
- Ajanta Caves – UNESCO World Heritage site with exquisite Buddhist frescoes and rock-cut monasteries narrating spiritual tales from 2nd century BCE.
- Ellora Caves – A marvel of rock-cut architecture showcasing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain artistry, with the iconic Kailasa Temple carved from a single rock.
- Grishneshwar Temple – One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located near Ellora, offering a deeply spiritual experience amidst ancient heritage.
- This journey through the Sahyadris blends nature, heritage, and spirituality—from cool hill stations to timeless caves and sacred shrines, making it a perfect mix of leisure and devotion.
- This mix of heritage, adventure, spirituality, cultural and leisure makes the Sahyadri trip unforgettable.
