Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani 2 Days Trip with Stay from Mumbai
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Trip Overview
Explore the scenic hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani and let Mother Nature enchant you on this 2 day trip from Mumbai. Avail 650 kilometres of usage of a private car.
Highlights
- Take a tour of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani on a comfortable private air-conditioned car.
- Company of an experienced chauffeur who would drive you through the beautiful hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.
- Travel comfortably and hassle-free travel, no worries haggling over the fare or booking a private taxi.
- Experience a wonderful road trip from Mumbai, driving on a beautiful route through good ghat highway.
- Stay at superior properties in Mahabaleshwar with complimentary breakfast.
- Complimentary water bottles and newspapers.
Detailed overview
A little over 5 hours drive from Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in India's forested Western Ghats range. Mahabaleshwar is a must-see place and a perfect weekend getaway in Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar offers pleasant weather all the year round and various attractions such as forts, great viewing points, and waterfalls. Famous tourist attractions in Mahabaleshwar include Monkey Point, Falkland Point, Old Mahabaleshwar Temple, Morarji Castle, Lingmala Waterfalls, Rajpuri Caves, Wilson Point and Pratapgad Fort. Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai is about 290 Kms and the best route is via Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Panchgani is a hill station in the Satara district of Maharastra. This gem of a hill station was established by a British officer as a summer resort. He is credited for planting many plant species from the western world in Panchgani, including Siver oak and poinsettia, these plants have flourished since then. Panchgani is at a distance of 19 km from Mahabaleshwar and to reach Mahabaleshwar you pass picturesque Wai where you can stop if you have time.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar, Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani Local Sightseeing and Stay at Mahabaleshwar
- Your tour will start with a morning pick-up from your hotel/residence in Mumbai city limits.
- Post which you will proceed on a journey towards Mahabaleshwar, which is a 5-hour drive from Mumbai.
- After your arrival check-in at the hotel, post-check-in you can proceed to visit the following suggested tourist attractions in Mahabaleshwar or Panchgani:
- Elephant's Head Point and Kate's Point: An observatory point providing sweeping views of the lush green valley down below.
- Mahabaleshwar Temple: A symbolic representation of the Maratha empire and an ancient shrine.
- Arthur Seat Point: Lofty overlook & well-known sunset spot offering views over a mountain & river landscape.
- Venna Lake: Shri Appasaheb Maharaj constructed this lake in the year of 1942, you can enjoy boat rides and horse ride near the lake.
- Bombay / Sunset Point: Founded in 1836, this bustling scenic overlook offers concessions, horseback rides & sunsets.
- You may stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
- Post the completion of the day's tour you will be dropped to your hotel at Mahabaleshwar.
Day 2: Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani Local Sightseeing and Drive back to Mumbai
- Next day you will have a morning pick up from your hotel after a nice warm breakfast. Post which will be visiting the following suggested places:
- Wilson Point / Sunrise Point: A vista point which provides majestic sunrise and sunset points.
- Mapro Garden: A garden which is located in Panchgani and is well known for its strawberry produce.
- Parsi Point: Facilitates serene views of the Krishna Valley & Dhom Dam.
- Sydney Point: Hilltop viewpoint again providing other scenic views of the Krishna and the surrounding waters.
- Devil's Kitchen: Has mythological importance, it is believed that the Pandavas cooked their food here.
- Table Land: The highest point in the Panchgani region is marked by this plateau.
- Rajpuri Caves: A group of compact, interconnected caves with a reservoir of holy water & a temple devoted to Lord Kartikeya.
- You may stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
- Upon completion of your tour on Day 2, you will be heading back to Mumbai and be dropped at your hotel/residence in Mumbai city limits.
Basic Details
Inclusions
- All transportation using private air-conditioned Sedan Car or SUV.
- Roundtrip travel from any point in Mumbai (Residence/Hotel) to Mahabaleshwar/Panchgani and back.
- Vehicle, Driver and Fuel charges.
- 650 km of usage (more than enough).
- Stay with breakfast at Mahabaleshwar - Hotel Suncity or similar.
- Complimentary water bottles and newspapers.
Exclusions
- Parking charges and Toll charges (to be paid as per actuals).
- Entrance fees to any of the sites if applicable.
- Personal expenses.
- Any meals (except breakfast).
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
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Important Information
- The guests may choose to skip or add a new place to the itinerary.
- The Mumbai pick-up and drop point should be the same.
- Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar.
- SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga or similar.
- Night charge of Rs. 300 is applicable if the cab service is used between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
- The tour has a kilometre limit of 650 kilometres.
- After 650 kilometres, additional per kilometre charge will be applicable (to be paid directly to the driver).
- For Sedan (4-seater) - Rs. 11 per km
- For SUV (6-seater) - Rs. 14 per km
- The driver can speak basic English.
- This is not a guided tour.
- Check in after 12:00 PM. Check out before 11:00 AM.
- The primary guest must be at least 18 years of age to be able to check into the hotel.
- It is mandatory for guests to present valid photo identification at the time of check-in. According to government regulations, a valid Photo ID has to be carried by every person above the age of 18 staying at the hotel. The identification proofs accepted are Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, and Passport. Without Original copy of valid ID, the guest will not be allowed to check-in. (PAN card is not accepted as a valid ID card)
- Stay of 1 child up to 5 years of age is complimentary without the use of the extra mattress. Breakfast charges may be applicable for the child.
- Pets are not allowed in the hotel premises.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund if cancelled before* 30 days
- 50% refund if cancelled before 7 days
- No refund after that
Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Hotel/Residence in Mumbai city limits.
- The driver will pick the guests from the hotel/pick-up point given during booking. Please enter the pickup location in detail while making the booking.
₹ 8999 Per Person
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