Day-wise Itinerary: Shegaon, Lonar Lake & Chikhaldara Tour (5N / 6D)
Discover the unique spiritual, geological, and natural wonders of Vidarbha with our Shegaon, Lonar Lake & Chikhaldara Tour. Journeying from Mumbai via Akola, this package combines devotion at the sacred Gajanan Maharaj Temple in Shegaon, exploration of the ancient meteorite-impact Lonar Crater Lake, and a refreshing escape to the coffee plantations and cool hill trails of Chikhaldara.
Day 1: Mumbai to Akola / Shegaon Overnight Journey
Board your overnight train or bus from Mumbai bound for Akola / Shegaon. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an overnight travel experience across Maharashtra toward the heart of the Vidarbha region.
Sightseeing Included:
- Overnight Travel from Mumbai to Akola / Shegaon
Meal Plan: None
Overnight Journey
Day 2: Akola Arrival to Shegaon & Temple Darshan
Arrive early morning at Akola or Shegaon railway station. Our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Shegaon. After check-in and breakfast, visit the famous Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple for darshan and Mahaprasad. In the afternoon, explore the beautifully landscaped spiritual garden complex of Anand Sagar. Enjoy the evening light and fountain show before returning to your hotel.
Sightseeing Included:
- Station Pickup & Hotel Transfer
- Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple Darshan
- Anand Sagar Complex & Garden Exploration
Meal Plan: Dinner Only
Stay: Overnight Stay in Shegaon
Day 3: Shegaon to Lonar Lake
After breakfast, check out and drive toward Lonar (approx. 110 km / 3 hours), home to the world’s only hypervelocity meteorite impact crater in basaltic rock. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and refresh. In the afternoon, take a guided trek around the rim and basin of Lonar Crater Lake, visiting ancient Hemadpanthi-style temples such as Daitya Sudan Temple and Gomukh Temple. Enjoy a serene sunset view over the crater lake.
Sightseeing Included:
- Scenic Drive from Shegaon to Lonar
- Lonar Meteorite Crater Lake Exploration
- Daitya Sudan Temple & Gomukh Temple
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Lonar
Day 4: Lonar Lake to Chikhaldara Hill Station
Enjoy morning breakfast and check out from Lonar. Drive up into the Satpura Range toward Chikhaldara (approx. 180 km / 4.5 hours), the only coffee-growing hill station in Maharashtra. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the evening enjoying scenic viewpoints like Hurricane Point and Sunset Point while taking in the cool mountain air.
Sightseeing Included:
- Scenic Mountain Drive to Chikhaldara
- Hurricane Point & Sunset Point Visit
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Chikhaldara
Day 5: Chikhaldara Full Day Sightseeing & Fort Tour
After breakfast, embark on a full day of sightseeing around Chikhaldara. Explore the historic Gawilghur Fort with its grand stone architecture, visit Bhimkund (associated with Mahabharata legends), and see Devi Point. Continue to Shakkar Lake and take a stroll through local coffee plantations. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional safari or nature drive near the border of Melghat Tiger Reserve.
Sightseeing Included:
- Gawilghur Fort & Bhimkund Waterfall / Gorge
- Devi Point, Shakkar Lake & Coffee Estates
- Melghat Forest Buffer Zone Sightseeing
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Chikhaldara
Day 6: Chikhaldara to Akola Drop & Return to Mumbai
After breakfast, check out from the resort and drive down from Chikhaldara to Akola railway station or bus stand. Board your overnight train or bus back to Mumbai, concluding your spiritual, geological, and wildlife journey across Vidarbha with fond memories.
Sightseeing Included:
- Downhill Drive from Chikhaldara to Akola
- Akola Station / Bus Terminal Drop-off for Return Journey
Meal Plan: Breakfast Only
Departure