Shirdi with Kumbha Special at Nashik

Duration: 04 Nights - 05 Days
Destination Covered: Mumbai – Nashik - Shirdi

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai

Arrive by International flight. After traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer you to the hotel for check in. Mumbai, previously known as Bombay is a major metropolitan city of India. It is the state capital of Maharashtra. Mumbai city, the 'Business capital of India', is the country's principal financial and communications centre. The city has the largest and the busiest sea port handling India's foreign trade along with a major International airport. India's largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world, is situated in Mumbai. Here, trading of stocks is carried out in billions of rupees everyday. Description about Mumbai can not be complete without the mention of Bollywood, the biggest Indian film industry which churns out hundreds of Hindi block-busters every year. Mumbai's skyline is recognizable in advertisements and pictorial depictions, revealing the country's technological and financial hub. It's an imposing skyline.
Overnight at hotel - Mumbai (B)

Day 02: Mumbai – Nashik (170 Km. - 3.5 Hr.)

Today morning, we drive to Nashik. Arrive at Nashik and we transfer you to Luxury Tent for check-in. Nashik is a located on the banks of the Godavari River, the holy river which flows through old Nashik. The town is the highest producer of grapes & onions in India. The Nassak Diamond, derives its name from the fact that it long remained in the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, near Nashik. The Godavari River flows through Nashik from its source, which lies to the southwest of the city, in Trimbakeshwar.
Overnight Luxury Tent - Nashik (B, L, D)

Day 03 : Nashik (Participation in Kumbha with Shahi Snan / Holy Bath)

In the morning, we drive towards Nashik to visit Kumbh Festival. There are certain bathing dates, when you will have opportunity to see more religious people in processions and bigger gatherings. The observance of Kumbh Mela has achieved international popularity as "The biggest act of faith." Millions of pilgrims come to participate in the holy event of Maha Kumbh with a tremendous faith. They have a "persistent trust in something sublime". The pilgrims come from all walks of life, with a belief that their sins will be washed off in the holy waters of the sacred river Ganges if they take a dip during the Kumbh. The actual scientific reasons are different. It is actually the position of stars and constellations during the Kumbh that makes it significant to take a dip in the river at that time.
Overnight Luxury Tent – Nashik (B, L, D)

Day 04 : Nashik – Shirdi (90 Km. – 2 hr. )

In the morning, we drive towards Shirdi. Shirdi is the abode of the famous Indian saint Shri Saibaba. It is a small town, fragrant with the devotional strength that ropes in devotees from all over the world. Shirdi is one of the most revered pilgrimages, among other spiritual destinations of India. The key attractions of Shirdi are Sai Baba mandir (temple) and his Samadhi (memorial), Dwarkamai (mosque), Gurusthan, Chavadi, Lendi Baug, Maruti Mandir, Chawadi and Samadhi of Abdulbaba.

Later will 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.
Overnight hotels – Shirdi (B)

Day 05 : Shirdi - Mumabi (250 Km. - 5 Hr.) & Departure

Today morning after breakfast, you check out and drive to Mumbai. After arrival, we transfer you to the airport, to board the flight for onward destination.

Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage & look forward to serving you again in near future.