Mumbai & Shirdi & Varanasi Tours

Tour Itinerary

Duration: (08 Nights / 09 Days)
Destinations Covered: Mumbai – Nashik - Shirdi – Varanasi – Delhi

• DAY
  1

  Mumbai – Arrival International Airport (MOB)

  

  Scheduled arrive Mumbai International Airport; meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  2

  Mumbai – Nashik (160Kms) - Shirdi (100Kms, 2 Hrs drive) (B,D)

  

  Post morning breakfast check out the hotel and depart for Nashik located in the northwest of financial capital city of Mumbai. It is one of the holiest Hindu cities. Kumbh mela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. Upon arrival visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingas Temple followed by Godavari River, confluence of 03 rivers, Pachvati, Sita Gufa and Kalaram Temples etc.
  
  Later in the afternoon depart for Shirdi. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. After fresh up visit Mahasamadhi temple of Sri Sai Baba, abode of one of Maharashtra's most revered saint -- Sai Baba of Shirdi. Popularly known as the 'Child of God', Sai Baba preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood. Every activity at Shirdi revolves around the vast temple complex dedicated to Sai Baba. Devotees start queuing up in the early hours of dawn to catch a glimpse and seek the blessings of the life-size statue of Sai Baba. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  3

  Shirdi - Shani Signapur (70Kms one way) + Local Sightseeing (B,D)

  

  Post morning breakfast depart for Shani Signapur located 70kms far from Shirdi. The presiding deity of Shinganapur, Sri Shaneshwara or Lord Shanidev- the personification of the planet Saturn is worshipped with utmost reverence and devotion by multitudes of people from all over the world. The spectacle of the deity in black stone is overwhelming. A unique aspect of this place is, that no temple structure houses the Shanidev. There is only a simple platform on which stands the swayambhu idol, in black stone.Unlike other pilgrimage centers, devotees here can perform puja or abhishek or other religious rituals themselves. One of the unique aspects of the village Shignapur is that houses here have no door- frames or locks on them for safety. They are in fact not needed. The people here believe that it is the benediction of the god that no crime ever occurs in this village.
  
  In the afternoon back to hotel. Later visit Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. Near the mosque, in a corridor is the dhuni or eternal flame that burns day and night. Other places of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight in Hotel.

• DAY
  4

  Shirdi / Varanasi ( By Flight) (B,D)

  

  Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until school transfer to Shirdi Airport to board the flight for Varanasi. On reaching arrive Varanasi Airport and assist you to transfer to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  5

  Varanasi - Boat ride with sunrise + City Tours (B,D)

  

  Early morning visit the banks of the River Ganges to take boat ride with sunrise. Back to hotel for breakfast. After fresh up proceed for city tour of Varanasi including Vishawanath Nath Temple, kaal temple, Tulsi Manas temple, Durga temple, Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Temple etc.
  
  In the afternoon visit Sarnath where lord Buddha given his first sermon after getting enlightened at Bodhgaya. Visit Dhamekh Stupa, ruins of Deer Park, Mahabodhi Manavihar& Sarnath Museum.
  
  In the evening visit the Ghat of the River Ganges to view the world famous Ganges Aarti. Back to Hotel.
  
  Overnight at Hotel.

• DAY
  6

  Varanasi – Same Day Excursion to Allahabad (B,D)

  

  Post morning breakfast embarks the car for same day excursion of Allahabad, located 120Kms away from Varanasi. On arrival visit the Triveni Sangam; confluence of the three Rivers – the Ganges, Yamuna and invisible River Saraswati. Take the holy dip in the river which is supposed to flush away all sins of the devotees and make the way to heaven.
  
  By Evening drive back to Varanasi for night stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  7

  Varanasi / Delhi ( By Flight) (B,D)

  

  Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for Delhi.
  
  On reaching transfer to hotel

• DAY
  8

  Delhi – Sightseeing (B,D)

  

  Post morning breakfast in the hotel proceedsforguided city tour of Delhi which is the capital city of India and is the most populous city on the planet. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi. After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative centre. A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing and visit Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humyun Tomb, Parliament House, India Gate, Secretariat Buildings etc. Rest of time for shopping.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  9

  Delhi – Free & Easy / Airport Departure (B/F ONLY)

  

  Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  
  Tour ends with happy memories.

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