Maharashtra Temples and Tigers, BHTGRP078

Tour Includes

Hotels

3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis

Meals

Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner.

Transport

All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Coach & Cars wherever necessary

Sightseeing

Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places

Flight Tickets

To and Fro economy class air ticket (Direct Domestic Flights)

Departure Dates

Wednesday 22 January, 2025

Saturday 22 February, 2025

Tuesday 25 March, 2025

Tuesday 22 April, 2025

Tuesday 20 May, 2025

Thursday 19 June, 2025

Arrival / Departure

Tour Starts From:

Aurangabad Hotel

Tour Ends at:

Nagpur Airport

Tour Price

₹

45,000/-

+5% GST

Per Person
(Including Flight Tickets)

₹

35,000/-

+5% GST

Per Person
(Without Flight Tickets)

Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking

Day 01

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar [Aurangabad] (4 Nights)

Tour guests will arrive at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar [Aurangabad] Airport/Railway station as per their scheduled flight and proceed to the hotel. Upon arrival, they will meet Bharatatva tour manager.
Then we enjoy a short Meet & Greet session.

Today’s Highlights :

Dinner

Day 02

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar [Aurangabad]

Today we explore Tourism Capital of Maharashtra. We visit Grishneshwar Temple which is the 18th century temple and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple has a 5-layered tall shikhara and several pillars which bear intricate mythological carvings. Followed by visit to Kailasa Temple in Ellora caves complex - one of the India�s greatest monuments, this astonishing temple was carved from a single solid rock the reign of King Krishna I in AD 760 to represent Mount Kailash, residence of Lord Shiva.
Then we visit Devgiri Fort originally known as Daulatabad Fort is a historic fortified citadel built by the Yadava Dynasty in 12th Century. One of the most inspiring aspects of the Daulatabad Fort is its design and engineering genius which not only provided an impregnable defence against enemy forces but also managed irreplaceable resources of water quite well, which makes it one of the most powerful fortresses of the medieval period.
Later we visit, Bibi Ka Maqbara - a symbol of remembrance, with a striking resemblance to Taj Mahal often referred as the Taj of the Deccan. The mausoleum was built to commemorate Dilras Begum the wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/coffee in the Morning, Tea/Coffee and Emirati Jalebi in the evening

Day 03

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar [Aurangabad] - Ajanta Caves

Today we explore Ajanta Caves - a UNESCO world heritage that depicts the Buddhist culture and their stories through various sculptures and paintings. These caves date back to the period between 2nd century BC and 650 CE. Naturally used as a retreat by the Buddhist monks, the cave depicts the serenity of Buddhism. It has 'Chaityagrihas' & 'viharas'. Figurines of Lord Buddha and scenes from the traditional Jataka tales are the mainstays of this place. The area used to be heavily forested and the caves fell out of social conscience before being rediscovered by a British hunting officer in 1819.

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/coffee and Pakodas at Ajanta Caves

Day 04

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar [Aurangabad] - Paithan

Today we visit Jayakwadi Dam - a multipurpose project built on Godavari River in Paithan tehsil. We take a photo stop at back drop of this massive dam and then we enjoy Maharashtra�s famous winter treat - Hurada Party in a farm nearby. Relish on tender Jawar stalks roasted over the fire served with spicy delicious chutney. [subject to availability]
Then we have free time to rejuvenate our soul in a natural environment of farm. In the afternoon, we proceed back to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar [Aurangabad].

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/coffee in the morning, Tara Paan in the evening

Day 05

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar [Aurangabad] - Lonar Lake - Amravati (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Amravati - Second largest city and administrative headquarters of Amravati division in Vidarbha Region via Samruddhi Expressway. En route we visit Lonar Lake also known as Lonar Crater - a unique saline crater lake formed by a meteorite impact 50,000 years ago. We admire beautiful vistas of green waters and surrounding forests.
Along the periphery of the crater and the shore of the lake lie a number of ancient temples dedicated to the various deities of the Hindu pantheon like the Saiva, Vaishnav, and Shakti cult. These temples built mostly between the 12th to 14th century A.D. Here we see few of the total 15 temples such as Gomukha Temple, Daityasudan Temple, Kamlja Devi Temple etc.

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tea/coffee in the morning, Tea/coffee in the evening

Day 06

Amravati - Sevagram - Todoba Tiger Reserve (2 Nights)

Today we visit, Ambadevi Temple - located in a heart of Amravati known for its ornate architecture. It is believed that Krishna heroically kidnapped Rukmini and got married to her in Ambadevi temple.
Then we proceed to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park located in Chandrapur District, Created in 1955. En route we visit Sevagram Ashram at wardha - residence of Mahatma Gandhi from 1936 to his death in 1948. Here we see, Adi Niwas - first hut built in the ashram, Ba Kuti - residence place of Kasturba Gandhi, Bapu Kuti - residence of Gandhi ji where his daily belongings are kept, Gandhiji�s Secretariat, Akhiri Niwas, Gandhiji Exhibition - Photo Exhibition, exhibiting the life and works of Gandhiji.

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Gila Vada/Sambar vadi at Amravati

Day 07

Tadoba Tiger Reserve

Today we experience thrills of Jungle safari in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. Its tropical dry deciduous forest ecosystem harbors at least 80 tigers and is known as the fastest-growing tiger population in the country. Tadoba also supports several other carnivore species, including the leopard and dhole, with the sambar, chital, wild pig and gaur being the most common prey species. We take Morning and Evening safari to see wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Later we enjoy a bonfire in the evening along with your travel companions.

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08

Tadoba Tiger Reserve - Ramtek - Nagpur (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Ramtek a small city north east to Nagpur. Upon arrival we visit Ramtek Gad Mandir - situated inside a fort on a hilltop. It is believed that Lord Rama took rest in this temple before leaving to conquer Lanka. Followed by visit to Kalidas Smarak - brown brick home is claimed to be the place where Kalidas wrote his legendary novel - Meghadootam.
Then we proceed to Nagpur - widely known as Orange city was established by the prince of Gond tribe "Bhakt Buland" in the first half of 18th century.
Upon arrival, we visit Dragon Palace - also called as Lotus Temple of Nagpur is a Buddhist Temple built of White Marble in a Indo Japanese style. We see Zero Mile Stone - a monument built of sandstone by the British during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1907. This monument was erected by the British to use this point to measure all the distances.

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tarri Poha during Tadoba to Nagpur Journey

Day 09

Nagpur - Departure to Hometown

Today we have free time for shopping.
It�s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge!
Let�s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Bharatatva tour. See you all!
Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home.

Please note:

Transport:
For transfers and sightseeing we use small cars / Tempo Travellers / Mini or big coaches depending on the respective tour group size.
The seating arrangement in the coach is based on booking priority. Seat numbers 1 & 2 are reserved for Tour Managers and Tour Guides. Seat numbers 3 & 4 are reserved as Prime Seats which can be availed by paying an additional cost.
In case of small cars there will be 4-6 guests in one car as per the capacity and guests occupy the seats on rotation basis.
If you wish to utilise the vehicle solely for yourself or your family or you would like to upgrade the vehicle, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.

Sightseeing attractions:
Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice. Sometimes due to rush or changes in the reservation system, entrance to the sightseeing attractions may be unavailable; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible or refund of the entry fee will be given.

Hotels:
The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Bharatatva�s guests in the past. Kindly check your respective hotels before booking your tour.

Room Sharing:
Sometimes, two single unfamiliar travellers (gender - alike) share a room, should read the instruction paper along with the terms & conditions and abide by the same.

Meals:
On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary.
In case of early arrival or late departure due flight timings, guests will be provided an additional meal/s without any extra cost.
In case of connecting flights, if the transit time exceeds beyond three hours, guests will be provided with a meal/meal coupon.
Generally, meals are provided in the restaurants. On certain occasions, packed meals will be provided for the ease of itinerary operation/sightseeing.
Breakfasts are generally Indian or Continental whereas, lunches and dinners are in the form of set menu and are Indian OR Indian along with a regional dish OR regional cuisine OR popular street food.
At religious places due to restrictions, only vegetarian food will be served. At all other places, meals are a combination of Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian food items.

Today’s Highlights :

Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

To and Fro economy class air ticket (Direct Domestic Flights) with current airport taxes
Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
Guide & driver tips, hotel & restaurants tips
Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places which is to be visited from inside
Accompanied local guide/s services wherever require
Bharatatva Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
Cost of Insurance
Any upgradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
Cost of any optional activity or service
Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column

Need To Know

Weather

For detailed Information about weather kindly visit www.accuweather.com

Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, lunch, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
40% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.