Day-wise Itinerary: Maharashtra Hills, Beaches & Konkan Tour (17N / 18D)
Explore the diversity of Maharashtra with our comprehensive 18-day Maharashtra Hills, Beaches & Konkan Tour. Travel from the energetic city of Mumbai up to lush hill stations like Lonavala, Matheran, Panchgani, and Mahabaleshwar. Journey along the picturesque Konkan coastline, visiting pristine beaches, historic sea forts, and sacred temples in Alibaug, Murud, Dapoli, Ganpatipule, and Tarkarli, before exploring the historical heritage of Kolhapur and Pune.
Day 1: Arrival in Mumbai
Welcome to Mumbai. Upon arrival at the airport or railway station, our representative will greet you and drive you to your hotel. After checking in and taking time to relax, head out to explore the sea front. Walk along Marine Drive, view the Gateway of India, and admire the heritage architecture of South Mumbai.
Sightseeing Included:
- Airport / Railway Station Pickup & Transfer
- Gateway of India & Marine Drive Evening Promenade
Meal Plan: Dinner Only
Stay: Overnight Stay in Mumbai
Day 2: Mumbai to Lonavala & Khandala
After breakfast, check out and start your scenic climb into the Sahyadri Hills toward Lonavala and Khandala. On arrival, visit popular scenic viewpoints including Tiger’s Leap, Bhushi Dam, and Lion’s Point. In the evening, explore local markets famous for fresh chikki and fudge before checking into your hotel.
Sightseeing Included:
- Tiger’s Leap, Lion’s Point & Khandala Sunset Point
- Bhushi Dam & Lonavala Town Market Walk
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Lonavala
Day 3: Lonavala to Matheran
Enjoy breakfast and drive toward Matheran, Asia’s only automobile-free hill station. Arrive at Dasturi Naka point, from where vehicles are prohibited. Reach your hotel on foot, horse ride, or hand-pulled rickshaw. Spend the afternoon exploring famous viewpoints such as Panorama Point, Louisa Point, and Charlotte Lake amidst fresh, unpolluted air.
Sightseeing Included:
- Scenic Drive to Dasturi Naka Base
- Charlotte Lake, Louisa Point & Eco Point Walk
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Matheran
Day 4: Matheran to Alibaug
After breakfast, make your way back down to Dasturi Naka and board your vehicle to drive toward the coastal town of Alibaug. Arrive and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Alibaug Beach and walk or take a horse cart through low tide waters to visit the island fortress of Kolaba Fort, built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Sightseeing Included:
- Coastal Drive from Matheran to Alibaug
- Alibaug Beach & Kolaba Fort Visit
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Alibaug
Day 5: Excursion to Kashid & Murud-Janjira
Enjoy a full day dedicated to coastal highlights. Drive south along white sand shores to Kashid Beach, perfect for a relaxing walk. Continue to Murud and take a local sailboat across the sea to explore the formidable Murud-Janjira Fort, an impregnable sea fortress famous for its architecture and history. Return to Alibaug in the evening.
Sightseeing Included:
- Kashid Beach Coastal Stop
- Sailboat ride to Murud-Janjira Marine Fort
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Alibaug
Day 6: Alibaug to Harihareshwar, Shrivardhan & Diveagar
After breakfast, check out and drive along scenic Konkan roads to Diveagar. Check into your resort and spend the afternoon visiting the serene Diveagar Beach and Suvarna Ganesh Temple. Continue to nearby Shrivardhan Beach to watch the sunset over calm seaside shores.
Sightseeing Included:
- Diveagar Beach & Suvarna Ganesh Temple
- Shrivardhan Promenade & Sunset View
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Diveagar / Harihareshwar
Day 7: Harihareshwar Sightseeing & Coastal Relaxation
Dedicated day to explore Harihareshwar, known as the Kashi of the South. Visit the ancient Lord Shiva Temple situated right by the sea. Experience the striking cliffside Pradakshina path carved into coastal rock formations where the hill meets the Arabian Sea. Enjoy a peaceful evening by the sea.
Sightseeing Included:
- Harihareshwar Shiva Temple & Coastal Rock Pradakshina
- Leisure time at Harihareshwar Beach
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Diveagar / Harihareshwar
Day 8: Harihareshwar to Dapoli
After breakfast, check out and board a ferry or coastal route driving toward Dapoli, often called the mini-Mahabaleshwar of Konkan due to its pleasant climate. Check into your hotel. Visit Karde Beach and Ladghar Beach (famous for red sands) in the evening.
Sightseeing Included:
- Scenic Coastal Drive & River Ferry Crossing
- Ladghar & Karde Beach Visit
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Dapoli
Day 9: Harnai Port & Anjarle Exploration
In the morning, visit Anjarle to pay respects at the famous Kadehpeevaddi Kaddhi Ganesh Temple set atop a hill with views of the sea. Drive to Harnai Port to witness the historic Suvarnadurg Sea Fort from the shoreline and watch the lively afternoon fish auction along Harnai Beach.
Sightseeing Included:
- Anjarle Kaddhi Ganesh Temple
- Harnai Port & View of Suvarnadurg Fort
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Dapoli
Day 10: Dapoli to Ganpatipule via Ratnagiri
After breakfast, check out and travel south toward Ganpatipule. En route, stop in Ratnagiri to visit Ratnadurg Fort, Thiba Palace (where the King of Burma lived in exile), and Lokmanya Tilak’s ancestral home. Arrive in Ganpatipule and check into your hotel near the beach.
Sightseeing Included:
- Ratnagiri Highlights: Ratnadurg Fort & Thiba Palace
- Evening relax at Ganpatipule Beach
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Ganpatipule
Day 11: Ganpatipule Pilgrimage & Pawas Excursion
Begin your day with morning prayers at the 400-year-old Swayambhu Ganpati Temple located directly on Ganpatipule Beach. Later, take a short trip to Pawas to visit the peaceful Ashram of Swami Swaroopanand. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the clean waters and local Konkani delicacies at Ganpatipule.
Sightseeing Included:
- Swayambhu Ganpati Temple Darshan
- Pawas Ashram Excursion & Prachin Konkan Museum
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Ganpatipule
Day 12: Ganpatipule to Tarkarli & Malvan
After breakfast, proceed south down the coast to Tarkarli and Malvan, famous for clear sea waters and coral reefs. Check into your resort. In the afternoon, explore Malvan port and enjoy a peaceful walk on Tarkarli Beach, known for its fine white sand and water activity spots.
Sightseeing Included:
- Coastal Drive through South Konkan
- Tarkarli Beach & Malvan Market Walk
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Tarkarli / Malvan
Day 13: Sindhudurg Fort & Water Sports
After breakfast, take a boat ride from Malvan jetty to the historic Sindhudurg Fort, constructed on Kurte Island by Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century. Spend the afternoon participating in optional water sports or snorkeling at Tarkarli Beach, followed by an evening backwater cruise on Karli River.
Sightseeing Included:
- Boat Ride & Tour of Sindhudurg Sea Fort
- Karli River Backwaters & Tarkarli Watersports Point
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Tarkarli / Malvan
Day 14: Tarkarli to Kolhapur
After breakfast, leave the coast and ascend the Western Ghats mountain passes toward the royal city of Kolhapur. Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the historic Mahalakshmi (Amba Bai) Temple, followed by a visit to the grand New Palace Museum displaying Royal Maratha artifacts.
Sightseeing Included:
- Ghat Section Drive from Konkan to Kolhapur
- Mahalakshmi Temple Darshan & New Palace Museum
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Kolhapur
Day 15: Excursion to Panhala & Jyotiba
Spend the day exploring heritage sites around Kolhapur. Drive up to Panhala Fort, one of the largest forts in the Deccan region with historic granaries and defensive gates. Later, pay a visit to the hilltop Jyotiba Temple before returning to Kolhapur to sample authentic local cuisine and handcrafted Kolhapuri footwear.
Sightseeing Included:
- Panhala Fort (Sajja Kothi, Teen Darwaza)
- Hilltop Jyotiba Temple Visit
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Kolhapur
Day 16: Kolhapur to Mahabaleshwar via Panchgani & Wai
After breakfast, drive north toward the premier hill station of Mahabaleshwar. En route, stop at Wai to visit the ancient Dholya Ganpati Temple along the Krishna River. Continue through Panchgani to see Table Land and Sydney Point before checking into your resort in Mahabaleshwar.
Sightseeing Included:
- Wai Krishna River Temple Stop
- Panchgani Table Land & Strawberry Farm visits
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Mahabaleshwar
Day 17: Mahabaleshwar Sightseeing to Pune
In the morning, visit Old Mahabaleshwar Temple, Arthur’s Seat, Needle Hole Point, and Venna Lake. After lunch, drive down the mountains toward the cultural hub of Pune. Check into your hotel. In the late afternoon, take a brief trip to Sinhagad Fort to enjoy hilltop views and traditional regional snacks.
Sightseeing Included:
- Arthur’s Seat, Old Mahabaleshwar & Venna Lake
- Sinhagad Fort Hill Visit near Pune
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Pune
Day 18: Pune Sightseeing & Departure to Mumbai
After breakfast, visit Pune’s iconic Shaniwar Wada Palace and Aga Khan Palace. In the afternoon, board your vehicle for the comfortable drive back along the Expressway to Mumbai. Drop-off at Mumbai Airport or Railway Station marks the completion of your grand journey across Maharashtra.
Sightseeing Included:
- Shaniwar Wada & Aga Khan Palace in Pune
- Mumbai Airport / Railway Station Drop-off
Meal Plan: Breakfast Only
Departure