Maharashtra Tour Packages – Explore Mumbai, Ajanta Ellora & Scenic Hill Stations

Book the best Maharashtra tour packages and discover one of India's largest, most diverse, and most rewarding holiday destinations. Our Maharashtra vacation packages are designed for travellers who want it all. Be it UNESCO World Heritage caves, Bollywood - energy metropolises, ancient hill forts, lush Sahyadri hill stations, pristine Konkan beaches, or wildlife reserves, all within one extraordinary state.

Whether you are searching for a Mumbai city break, a Maharashtra travel package covering Ajanta and Ellora, a family Maharashtra package to Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar, or a honeymoon Maharashtra holiday along the Konkan Coast, Cholan Tours delivers perfectly curated itineraries for every budget and travel style.

Maharashtra is India's second-most-visited state by domestic tourists and a premier destination for international travellers. The state is home to 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the Western Ghats, making Maharashtra tour packages an extraordinary value proposition for heritage - focused travellers.

From the royal legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the ancient Yadava dynasties to the colonial grandeur of Mumbai and Pune, every Maharashtra travel package is a journey through layers of history, culture, and natural splendour.

Adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, pilgrimage travellers, foodies, and beach lovers all find their perfect Maharashtra packages here. With Mumbai as one of India's best-connected aviation hubs and an extensive rail and road network across the state, planning your Maharashtra holidays has never been easier.

Maharashtra at a Glance

Capital : Mumbai
Official Language : Marathi
Other Languages : Hindi, English, Urdu, Konkani, Gujarati
Borders : Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka and Goa

Best Time to Visit Maharashtra

Maharashtra's geography spans a great variation. It is home to coastal lowlands, the Deccan Plateau, and the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) mountain range, each zone with its own ideal travel window. Here is how to plan your Maharashtra tour package by season.

October to February - Peak Season for Maharashtra Tour Packages

The best time to book Maharashtra holiday packages is from October to February. Post-monsoon Maharashtra is at its most beautiful. The Sahyadri hills are lush green, waterfalls are still running, and temperatures are pleasant. Across Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Nashik, and Nagpur, the temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C. This is prime season for Ajanta-Ellora heritage tours, wildlife safaris in Tadoba and Pench, Konkan beach holidays, and Mumbai city packages. 

March to May - Summer Season

Maharashtra summers are hot on the plains (35°C-42°C), but hill station Maharashtra packages to Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Matheran, Panchgani, and Bhimashankar remain popular and pleasant (20°C-28°C). This is the best season for Maharashtra travel packages focused on Sahyadri escapes, strawberry farms, and cooler fort treks at higher altitudes. Hotel availability at hill stations is higher in the shoulder weeks.

June to September - Monsoon Season

Maharashtra's monsoon is legendary. The Sahyadri transforms into a thundering, emerald landscape with some of India's highest waterfalls, Dudhsagar (on the Goa border), Lingmala, Bhivpuri, and Thosegar at peak flow. Monsoon Maharashtra holidays are ideal for waterfall chasing, fort trekking in the rain, and photography. The Konkan coast turns dramatically beautiful. Budget Maharashtra travel packages during monsoon offer excellent hotel value, and this is also the season of the spectacular Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

How to Reach Maharashtra

Maharashtra is one of India's most accessible states. Every Maharashtra tour package benefits from excellent air, rail, and road connectivity from across the country and the world.

By Air

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM)- This is India's busiest airport. It connects to 50+ domestic and 80+ international destinations.
• Pune International Airport (PNQ) - It connects to Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Dubai. 
• Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (NAG) - This is a key gateway for Vidarbha and central Maharashtra packages. 
• Aurangabad Airport (IXU) - It is the nearest airport for Ajanta-Ellora tour packages. It connects to Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
• Kolhapur Airport (KLH) - This airport serves south Maharashtra and northern Konkan packages

By Rail

• Mumbai CST & Mumbai Central - This is one of India's most iconic and busiest terminals in Railways stations. It has direct trains to Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Goa.
• Pune Junction - It is a major hub for Deccan and Sahyadri Maharashtra travel packages. 
• Nagpur Junction - This is a key railhead for Vidarbha wildlife packages and central India connections.
• Aurangabad Railway Station - It connects to Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad for Ajanta-Ellora circuits.

By Road

• Mumbai - Pune Expressway (NH 48) - India's first expressway, it is 2.5 hours between Maharashtra's two biggest cities, Mumbai and Pune. 
• Mumbai - Nashik (NH 160, 170 km), Mumbai-Aurangabad (NH 752, 335 km), Pune-Goa (NH 48, 450 km)

Private luxury coaches, self-drive, and Cholan Tours chauffeur-driven cars are available for all Maharashtra packages.

Best Places to Visit in Maharashtra

Maharashtra's top tourist destinations span five distinct travel zones. Our Maharashtra tour packages are designed to combine the best from each zone into a seamless, high-value itinerary:

Mumbai - The City That Never Sleeps

• Gateway of India & Taj Mahal Palace Hotel - It is one of the most iconic colonial waterfronts, the centrepiece of every Mumbai, Maharashtra package. 
• Elephanta Caves - UNESCO-listed 5th-8th century rock-cut Shiva temples on Elephanta Island; 1-hour ferry from Gateway of India
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) - It is a UNESCO-listed Victorian Gothic railway masterpiece, making it a must-visit landmark. 
• Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace) - It is Mumbai's iconic seafront promenade, which is best at sunset and after dark. 
• Dharavi - This is one of Asia's largest urban townships; fascinating guided heritage walks are available.
• Colaba Causeway & Linking Road - Premier shopping streets for everything from antiques to fashion

Aurangabad & the UNESCO Triangle

• Ajanta Caves - 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves with 2nd century BCE to 6th century CE paintings and sculptures; UNESCO World Heritage Site and the crown jewel of Maharashtra heritage tourism
• Ellora Caves - 34 rock-cut caves spanning Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions; the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) is carved from a single rock — the world's largest monolithic structure; UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Bibi Ka Maqbara - The 'Taj of the Deccan'; 17th-century Mughal mausoleum in Aurangabad
• Daulatabad Fort - Formidable 14th-century hilltop fortress; one of India's most strategically designed forts
• The Ajanta - Ellora circuit is the single most popular standalone Maharashtra travel package and a bucket-list destination for every Indian heritage traveller.

Pune - The Oxford of the East

• Shaniwar Wada - 18th-century Peshwa palace fortress at the heart of old Pune
• Aga Khan Palace - Historic palace where Gandhi and Kasturba were interned; now a Gandhi National Memorial
• Osho International Meditation Resort - World-famous meditation and wellness centre attracting international visitors
• Sinhagad Fort - 'Lion's Fort' with panoramic Sahyadri views; 24 km from Pune; excellent trekking
• Pune's café and food culture - Among India's most vibrant; essential for foodie Maharashtra packages

Sahyadri Hill Stations

• Mahabaleshwar - Maharashtra's premier hill station; strawberry farms, Venna Lake, Arthur's Seat viewpoint, and Pratapgad Fort
• Lonavala & Khandala - Most popular weekend Maharashtra holiday from Mumbai and Pune, it is also home to Bhushi Dam, Karla Caves, Bhaja Caves, and Tiger's Leap viewpoint. 
• Matheran - Asia's only automobile-free hill station; charming toy train, red laterite paths, and mist-covered viewpoints
• Panchgani - It is a tableland which is Asia's second-largest volcanic plateau, and home to strawberry farms and panoramic valley views.
• Bhimashankar - It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines, which is nestled amongst dense forest trekking. You can also see rare Indian giant squirrel sightings. 

Konkan Coast & Beaches

• Alibaug - Kulaba Fort, clean beaches, and water sports. It is 2 hours from Mumbai by ferry; and is ideal for Maharashtra weekend packages
• Ganpatipule - Beachside Ganapati temple; one of Maharashtra's most popular pilgrimage beach destinations
• Tarkarli - Crystal-clear Malvan coast; coral-reef snorkelling, scuba diving, and houseboats
• Sindhudurg Fort - A sea fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1667, surrounded entirely by the Arabian Sea
• Kashid Beach - 106 km from Mumbai; one of Maharashtra's cleanest and most photogenic beaches

Wildlife & Nature

• Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - Maharashtra's largest and best tiger reserve, it has some of India's highest tiger sighting rates.
• Pench National Park - It was an inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book; excellent leopard, wild dog, and tiger sightings.
• Melghat Tiger Reserve - It is a remote and pristine tiger habitat in Amravati, which is ideal for serious wildlife Maharashtra packages.
• Navegaon-Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary - It is a birding paradise in Vidarbha with over 300 species recorded.

Pilgrimage Destinations in Maharashtra

• Shirdi - It is Sai Baba's sacred town. It is one of India's most visited pilgrimage sites, essential in every Maharashtra pilgrimage package. 
• Nashik - On the banks of the Godavari, it is home to Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Panchavati, and hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years
• Pandharpur - Also known as the 'Varanasi of Maharashtra', you can visit the Vitthal-Rukmini temple and the biannual Wari pilgrimage.
• Tuljapur - Tuljabhavani Devi temple, it is one of Maharashtra's three-and-a-half Shakti Peethas
• Kolhapur - Home to the Mahalakshmi temple, it is one of the most important Shakti shrines in western India

Things to Do in Maharashtra

• UNESCO cave exploration at Ajanta and Ellora with expert heritage guides
• Ferry to Elephanta Island from the Gateway of India for the rock-cut Shiva temples
• Tiger safari at Tadoba or Pench - Some of India's best big cat sighting rates, you can enjoy a tiger safari here
• Trek to Sinhagad, Rajgad, Torna, or Harishchandragad forts in the Sahyadri
• Strawberry and mulberry farm visits in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani
• Scuba diving and snorkelling in the coral reefs of Tarkarli and Malvan
• Watch the sunrise from Arthur's Seat viewpoint in Mahabaleshwar
• Attend Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai or Pune, India's most spectacular street festival
• You can take a Bollywood studio tour and a Dharavi heritage walk in Mumbai
• Kolhapuri chappal and Paithani silk saree shopping across Maharashtra's craft towns

Fairs & Festivals in Maharashtra

• Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September) - India's most exuberant public festival, it is an 11-day celebration of Lord Ganesha with massive pandals, processions, and immersions. Mumbai and Pune are the epicentres and a must for any festival Maharashtra holiday package. It is a celebration of life, culture and Maratha heritage. 
• Ellora Ajanta Festival (March) - It is a classical dance and music performances against the backdrop of the UNESCO caves; one of Maharashtra's most culturally prestigious events
• Nashik Kumbh Mela (every 12 years) - This is one of humanity's largest religious gatherings. The next edition is 2027, so make sure to book your packages right away.
• Lavani Dance Festival - It is an electrifying Maharashtra folk dance performance featuring fast-paced footwork and vibrant costumes.

Maharashtra Cuisine & Local Delicacies

A Maharashtra tour package is incomplete without exploring the state's diverse food culture . From coastal Konkani seafood to Vidarbha's fiery curries and Mumbai's world-famous street food:

• Vada Pav : Mumbai's iconic street food, it is a spiced potato fritter in a soft bun with chutneys. The definitive taste of Maharashtra travel packages in the city
• Misal Pav : Sprouted moth beans in a fiery red-orange gravy topped with farsan, onion, and coriander, it is Pune and Nashik's favourite breakfast. 
• Puran Poli : It is a sweet flatbread stuffed with chana dal and jaggery. It is Maharashtra's most beloved festive sweet, found in every home during Holi and Diwali.
• Kolhapuri Tambda & Pandhra Rassa : It is a Kolhapur's legendary fiery red mutton curry (Tambda) and white coconut-based mutton broth (Pandhra Rassa). A must-try on any Kolhapur, Maharashtra package. 
• Bombil Fry (Bombay Duck) : Crisp-fried lizardfish from the Konkan coast, which is a staple of every Konkan Maharashtra holiday

Why Choose Maharashtra for Your Next Holiday?

Maharashtra is a perfect destination for travellers who wish to experience everything simultaneously. It is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one state. The unmatched heritage is experienced through the Maharashtra tour package. You get to experience the beach, hill station, heritage caves, wildlife, megacity, and pilgrimage. Maharashtra is genuinely multiple holidays in 

one. From Vada Pav on Mumbai streets to Kolhapuri curries and Konkani seafood, Maharashtra travel packages are a culinary journey. And this state has something for everyone. Families, couples, honeymooners, solo travellers, pilgrims, wildlife enthusiasts, and groups all find their perfect Maharashtra package. 

Why Choose Cholan Tours for Your Maharashtra Tour Package?

Cholan Tours designs Maharashtra packages with deep destination knowledge, seamless logistics, and a genuine commitment to delivering the best possible travel experience. Here is what sets our Maharashtra holiday packages apart. We provide custom Maharashtra itineraries for families, couples, honeymooners, senior travellers, and corporate groups.

Expert heritage guides for Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, and all UNESCO sites in Maharashtra. Cholan Tours also provides seamless airport transfers from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Aurangabad airports. If you wish to experience the best of wildlife safari, we have specialists for Tadoba, Pench, and Melghat tiger reserve packages. To ensure you have a comfortable and seamless trip, we have 24/7 on-trip support from booking through your final departure. Enjoy your trip with Cholan Tours.