Nashik

The city is famous for its Grapes and Vineyards. It is known as “The Wine Capital of India” owing to 22 wineries being located here out of a total of 46 throughout India. Several wine festivals and wine tasting tours are held in this region. Nashik is also surrounded by various forts and hills and has an abundance of hiking trails. A 108 feet tall statue of the first Jain Tirthankar Rishabhdev was consecrated at Mangi Tungi in 2016, which is the tallest Jain statue in the world. The place has now become a major pilgrimage and tourist destination in the state. The city also has a lot of religious and mythological significance. Lord Rama lived in Panchavati during his exile as mentioned in the epic Ramayana. It is famous for its numerous temples like Kalaram Mandir, Trimbakeshwar Temple – one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The river Godavari, also known as the Ganga of the South, originates from the Brahmagiri Hills in Trimbakeshwar. The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha is one of the four Kumbh Melas held every 12 years in Nashik^.

Shani Shingnapur or Shingnapur is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated in Nevasa taluka in Ahmednagar district, the village is known for its popular temple of Shani, the Hindu god associated with the planet (graha) Saturn. Shingnapur is 35km from Ahmednagar city. Shani Shingnapur Devsthan Trust ,Shani Shingnapur is registered under Mumbai Public Trust act.

Shirdi also known as Sainagar is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Rahata taluka of Ahmednagar District. It is accessible via the Ahmednagar–Malegaon State Highway No.10, approximately 83 km (52 mi) from Ahmednagar and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Kopargaon. It is located 185 km (115 mi) east of the Western Seashore line (the Ahmednagar–Manmad road), a very busy route.
Shirdi is famously known as the home of the late 19th century saint Shri Sai Baba. The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust located in Shirdi is one of the richest temple organizations.

Day 01: Start
Start from your location towards Nashik.

Day 02: In Train
Full day and night in train.

Day 03: Nashik

On arrival at the Nashik railway station, you will be welcomed and driven to the holy city of Nashik. Check in at your hotel and take some rest. Then proceed to Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, which is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and also considered as the main one. Also visit Panchavati, the site where Lord Ram and Sita had stayed for some time (as per legend), Ramkund (a bathing ghat with various temples), Muktidham Temple (a popular site dedicated to different Hindu gods), Sita Gufaa and Kalaram Temple – a temple dedicated to Lord Ram and one of the most important Hindu shrines here. Then return to your hotel in Nashik for a good overnight stay.

Day 04: Nashik – Shani Shingnapur – Shirdi

Have your first meal for the day at the hotel and then leave for Shani Shingnapur village. Visit the famous temple of Shani, the Hindu deity related with the planet Saturn. Then proceed to Shirdi and attend the Dhoop Aarti at Sri Sai Baba Temple or Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, which houses a statue of Sai Baba made from Italian marble. Also make a visit to Dwarkamai Masjid (a sacred site where Shirdi Sai Baba had lived for 60 years) and Baba’s Chavadi. You will rest the night away at a hotel in Shirdi.

Day 05: Shirdi

After breakfast local sightseeing of Shirdi. Evening free for individual activities. Overnight stay at Shirdi.

Day 06: Return Journey

After lunch check-out from the hotel and proceed to Shirdi railway station. Board SNSI-HWH express from shirdi. Full Night in train.

Day 07: Back

Return home today.

COST INCLUDES: 

• Deluxe Accommodation.
• Accommodation on Double / Triple Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan : API (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Vehicle – Exclusive Private vehicle
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

COST EXCLUDES:

• Air Fare / Train fare.
• Any other meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral /soft / hard drinks, rafting, joy ride, Pony Ride, Cable Car.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Room Heater, Local Cab fare, Guide charges & Entrance Fees.
• River cruise, Traditional Dance & Elephant or Jeep Safari.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Travel Insurances.
• Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

By Air:
The Ozar Airport is the name of the airport at Nashik. It is owned by HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited), that use this airstrip for testing and developing aircraft for Indian Armed forces. In the recent times after construction of a new terminal, the airport restarted services for commercial purposes. Alliance Air- Air India operates the two flights in a day connecting Nashik and Mumbai. International travelers and domestic travelers from other Indian cities will have to reach Mumbai and take the flight for Nashik from there. Local cab operators at the airport offer for transport from the airport to city.

By Train:

The nearest railway station for Nashik city is Nashik Road Railway Station, located at a distance of 9 km from the city centre. The station is in the Central zone of Indian Railways. There are multiple trains in a day for Mumbai from here. Some of the trains for other stations are Mahanagri Express for Varanasi, Mumbai- Vishakapatnam Express, Howrah Mail, Vasco- Patna Express, Punjab Mail, Anandwan Express for Kazipet.

 By Road:

Nashik has very good connectivity by road to major cities of the country. There are multiple buses plying between Nashik and Mumbai and various suburbs of Mumbai throughout the day. Other cities like Pune, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon and Nagpur have daily buses connecting to Nashik. MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) operates AC, Deluxe and ordinary type buses from various cities. Private travels companies like Neeta travels, Shri Sai Travels and Konduskar travels operate AC, deluxe and sleeper buses to various cities of the state. Nashik is very near to the state of Gujrat, so there are a number of buses between Nashik and various cities of Gujrat like Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Anand.

Summer (March to June)

The summer season in this state of India starts from March and stays till the month of May. Maharashtra temperature staying between the range of 22°C to 39°C. Even though you’ll experience the scorching heat during this time of the year but there are chances of thunderstorms that seem to occur quite frequently. If you’re traveling to the state of Maharashtra in the summers, then it is suggested that you visit the towns like Shrivardhan, Ganapatipule, Velas, Diveagar, Kihim, and Vengurla for an ultimate beachy summer vacation!

Monsoon (July to September)

Since the state of Maharashtra is renowned for the breathtaking monsoons, planning your vacation here during the months of July to August can be a great idea. The rainfall in Maharashtra varies according to the different regions but the climate remains pleasant all over the state. The coastal belt of Maharashtra receives the heaviest rains (200 cm), while the central part receives comparatively low rainfall (50 cm). The climate of Maharashtra is majorly that of tropical monsoons and holidaying in the state during this time is considered amazing, as the weather simply beats the heat. Some of the major festivals that take place during the monsoon season in Maharashtra are Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami. Several tourists love to be a part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations during this time.

Winter ( October to February)

Winters in the Indian state of Maharashtra begin in November and end in the month of February. The sky is clear and you will always experience a pleasant, gentle breeze. The weather remains quite cool and dry and temperature remains in the scale of 12°C to 34°C. You might as well consider the winter months as the best season to visit Maharashtra because the various hill stations like Panchgani, Chikaldhara, and Malshej Ghat will make your trip all the more happening and mesmerising.