The guided spiritual tour in Maharashtra is the ideal experience to know the religions of India and discover the religious tolerance, characteristic of Maharashtra.
Akvin Tourism offers you a unique tour which will make you discover Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism and Sikhism.
During 12 days, we offer you a discovery of each religion in exceptional places. In Aurangabad, you have an option of homestay for discover the Indian culture meticulously.
This tour is ideal for understanding Indian spirituality in all aspects. We choose places that are not very touristy or off beat in order to make it as closely experience as possible.
We are working on sustainable tourism.
Safety precautions for covid:
We are following the advice of all governments and public health authorities for the safety purpose of public health crisis and proactively implementing a range of precautionary measures, from regular sanitization of the car, cleaning protocols, wearing mask, temperature check.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Entrance in all monuments
✔ Train ticket
✔ Accommodation in 3 star hotel
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Professional guide
✖ Which is not in the inclusion list
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Lal Sai Residency
2. OYO 6428 K F Residency
3. OYO 7879 Golden Tulipz Boutique Hotel
4. Hotel Pearl View
5. Hexa Crescent
6. Hotel Sanjari Palace
7. Hotel Heritage
8. Hotel Pacific Residency
9. Hexa Sai Grand
10. Panchvati Residency Andheri West
11. OYO 63442 Stay Inn International
12. Radisson Hotel Mumbai Andheri MIDC
13. Hotel Crystal Luxury Inn
14. OYO 70110 Hotel Comfort Residency
15. Qubestay Airport Capsule Hotel
16. Hotel Golden Lake
17. Treebo Trend Prime Grand
18. Hotel Hometown
19. OYO 7062 Amana Suites
20. Hotel Apsara
Itinerary
Bombay (Mumbai)
1
We will be there to welcome you at the airport at your arrival time and to drop off to the hotel.
Duration: 60 minutes
Bombay (Mumbai)
1
Malabar Hill
After breakfast, proceed to Malabar hill. In front of an ancient step-well, we will explain you the different religions of India.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Babulnath Temple
This temple is one of the oldest temple of the city. It was built in 12th century. It's a Shiva temple. It became famous because of the Sense 8 Netlfix series.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Haji Ali Mosque
The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in the memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
The Dargah is in a middle of the sea. It's a nice place for walk and also to be away from the city
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Mumbai
Free time for the rest of the day
Duration: 5 hours
Bombay (Mumbai)
1
After the breakfast, Journey towards Churchgate railway station. We will take a local train for going to Dharavi.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Dharavi
Visit of the biggest slum area of Asia. Discover the economy and it might change your view about slum area
Duration: 3 hours
3
Colaba
After the lunch, we will come back to Colaba and will visit the south of Bombay
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Gateway of India
We will start the visit of south Mumbai by the symbol of the city, the gateway of India. This gate was made when the British king visited India.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History
We will see the museum from outside. If you want to visit it, you can do it on your own ( not included).
6
Jehangir Art Gallery
An art gallery for see the new generation artists from India.
Duration: 45 minutes
7
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
This train station is one of the monuments in Mumbai which is in UNESCO world heritage.
We will go back to your hotel seeing the rest of the Victorian architecture monuments of the city
Duration: 45 minutes
8
Cathedral of the Holy Name
To end this day with memories, we will see the beautiful cathedral of the Holy Name. Vestige of the British presence in Mumbai
Duration: 30 minutes
Proceed to Nashik
1
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
We will take the train for going to Nashik. During the 3 hours journey, you will discover the activity and the typical train culture.
Duration: 4 hours
2
After taking rest, we will go near to the river for seeing the night ceremony to worship Godavari river
Duration: 60 minutes
Nashik
1
After the breakfast, we will start exploring the mythological history of Nashik
2
Shree Laxmanji Temple
It will be the first temple of the day. Here we start the amazing adventure of Laxman, Ram and Sita who are one of the god and goddesses of Hinduism.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
We will see the end of the story of Ramayana. This place is known as place of miracle.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
We will come back in the center of Nashik to discover the heart of the Hindu spirituality. We will start by Naroshankar temple, one of the most beautiful temple of Nashik.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Kalaram Temple
The temple was funded by Sardar Rangarao Odhekar, and was built around 1788. It was said that Odhekar had a dream that the statue of Rama in black colour was in the Godavari River. Odhekar took the statue from river and built the temple.
It's now on day, one of the most important temple of the city
Duration: 60 minutes
6
This is the last temple of the day. Famous for its intense activity, it's the perfect temple for understanding the Ramayana and a part of Hinduism.
Duration: 45 minutes
7
Ramkund
We will finish the discovery of Hinduism by the main sacred place in Nashik. We will also talk about the funerals and its ceremony in Hinduism.
Duration: 45 minutes
Journey towards Aurangabad
1
After the breakfast, we will roam around the old city market. This is where you can do lot of street shopping.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
We will go by train to Aurangabad to experience the unique train journey.
Duration: 3 hours
3
After reaching Aurangabad, we will drop you at your hotel or in the home-stay (As per your choice)
Aurangabad
1
Breakfast in the hotel or in the homestay
2
Ajanta Caves
A private AC vehicle will bring you to Ajanta caves. Ajanta caves is closed on Tuesday so we can change the order of visit depending on your dates.
Ajanta caves is known for its painting and the nature around. It is one of marvelous man made art.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Ajanta Caves
Visit to the UNESCO world heritage site Ajanta caves. This beauty can't be described in words, you need to come and get the experience.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Drop off at your hotel or at the homestay
Duration: 3 hours
Aurangabad
1
After the breakfast, we will go to Ellora caves
2
Ellora Caves
The car will bring you until the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora, you can explore on your own and see the majestic Kailash temple resided in Ellora complex. We will give you some extra tips to visit this site.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Ellora Caves
We will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora. 32 caves from 3 religions. You will discover the biggest monolithic monument in the world. This is a unique monument which is no where possible to see. The stone, carving, different head gears of statues will just amaze you.
Duration: 5 hours
4
Return to your hotel or the homestay
Duration: 60 minutes
Aurangabad
1
After the breakfast, proceed to Khultabad for discovering the Sufism
2
Khuldabad
Khuldabad was the capital of the Sufism in 14th century. A lot of great Sufi saints came for practice and teach Sufism in this village. It's still the second main place for the Sufism in India
3
Malik Ambar was a slave who became prime minister of the sultanate of Nizam. He created Aurangabad and he is known for his extreme religious tolerance.
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Aurangzeb's Tomb
Aurangzeb was the last great Mughal emperor. His tomb is near his Sufi master. We will experience the Mughal emperor's last moments of the life.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Khuldabad
Visit to Burhanuddin Gharib Dargah. He was a Sufi saint. Many miracles from Khultabad are attributed to him
Duration: 20 minutes
6
One of the most beautiful garden in Aurangabad area
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Daulatabad Fort
For understanding how a small village in middle of nowhere became the capital of Sufi, we must discover the history of Daulatabad fort.
Duration: 2.5 hours
8
Come back to your hotel or homestay
Direction Nanded
1
After breakfast, we will go to train station for taking the train again to a religious place called Nanded.
2
Train for going to Nanded
Duration: 4 hours
3
Journey towards Hottal, for discovering a beautiful temple and village.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Visit of the village and temples
Duration: 2 hours
5
Nanded
Back to Nanded
Duration: 1.5 hours
6
Nanded
After getting fresh in the hotel, we will discover the Gurudwara by night which is a Sikh temple.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib
We will discover the magic of the main Sikh temple of the city with lot of new experiences around. We will also have delicious dinner prepared by locals.
Duration: 60 minutes
Nanded
1
Nanded
After the breakfast, we will explore the city
2
We will go near to the river and visit a gurudwara for having an introduction of the Sikh religion.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib
We will come back on the main Gurudwara during the day for having a introduction of the Sikh community and how they work together or called as strong united community.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Nanded
Back to hotel and free time for the rest of the day.
Duration: 4 hours
Proceed towards Mumbai
1
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for taking a flight to Mumbai. You have the option to book a train if you don't want to use flight.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Dressing should be decent
• We offer tours in English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi and Chinese. Instant confirmation is not available for languages other than English & Hindi. Tour will be confirmed only after checking availability of Guide.
• Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This is a private tour / activity. Only your group will participate
• Travel between the different cities is by train unless otherwise stated. If you want another mode of travel, please contact us.
