Maximum City Escape
3 Nights / 4 Days
- Inclusions
Experience the historic Deccan Queen rail route connecting Mumbai and Pune, exploring colonial architecture, hill station charm, and cultural heritage. This unique circuit combines Mumbai's cosmopolitan energy, Lonavala's misty mountains, and Pune's educational legacy, offering a perfect blend of railway heritage, scenic landscapes, and cultural exploration.
Arrive at Mumbai International Airport. Transfer to heritage hotel in Fort/Colaba area. Afternoon heritage walk starting from Gateway of India. Visit CST Railway Station (Victoria Terminus), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Fort area including St. Thomas Cathedral and Bombay Stock Exchange. Evening at Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Overnight in Mumbai.
Morning visit to Dhobi Ghat and Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum. Continue to Prince of Wales Museum and Hanging Gardens. Afternoon exploration of Dharavi understanding Mumbai's resilience. Visit Haji Ali Dargah for sunset. Evening shopping at Crawford Market and Zaveri Bazaar. Traditional dinner with tiffin experience. Overnight in Mumbai.
Experience Early morning transfer to Mumbai CST station for the iconic Deccan Queen train journey (8:50 AM departure). Enjoy breakfast onboard as the train winds through the Western Ghats. Watch dramatic scenery change from urban Mumbai to rural Maharashtra. Reach Lonavala by mid-morning (approximately 2.5 hours). Check into hill resort. Afternoon visit to Karla and Bhaja Caves exploring Buddhist architecture. Visit Duke's Nose viewpoint and Tiger's Leap. Evening shopping for chikki and fudge at Lonavala market. Overnight in Lonavala.
Morning visit to Lohagad Fort trekking or Khandala valley views. Afternoon continue journey on Deccan Queen to Pune (arrives approximately 11:50 AM). Check into heritage hotel in Pune cantonment area. Evening visit to Koregaon Park and Osho Ashram. Dinner at German Bakery. Overnight in Pune.
Full day exploring Pune's heritage. Morning visit to Shaniwar Wada Fort ruins and Raja Kelkar Museum. Afternoon tour of Aga Khan Palace and Gandhi Samadhi. Visit Pune University campus and Fergusson College showcasing colonial architecture. Evening walk in MG Road and shopping at Laxmi Road. Overnight in Pune.
Morning excursion to Sinhagad Fort (traditional Maharashtrian breakfast at fort). Afternoon visit to Pataleshwar Cave Temple and Shinde Chhatri. Explore Parvati Hill temples for panoramic city views. Evening attend a folk performance at Pune Festival (if available). Traditional Puneri dinner. Overnight in Pune.
Morning free for last-minute shopping at Tulsi Baug. Board Deccan Queen back to Mumbai (11:00 AM departure). Enjoy lunch onboard while traversing the ghats. Arrive Mumbai CST by evening. Transfer to Mumbai Airport for onward journey.
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