Maharashtra is the coastal jewel of India flanked by the pristine Arabian Sea. Whether it is natural beauty or technological advancement or haute couture, it thrives in every field. feel the mist sprayed on your face in its cool hill-stations. Immerse in its rich history in exquisite monuments and cave temples. Get your hands on the latest trending apparels in the famous shopping alleys. And its gastronomical delights are very likely to sway you with its lip-smacking dishes like Bhel Puri.
It is the Tinseltown of India with the country’s largest cinema industry. People nicknamed it as City of Dreams and Bollywood City. The icon of the city is Gateway of India, an impeccable arch monument of British era. Another reminder of enchanting history is the staggering Elephanta Caves, located nearby it. The city’s shoreline adorns with a string of beaches, of which the most captivating is Juhu Beach. There are many more such exciting places like Marine Drive, Haji Ali Dargah, Siddhivinayak Temple and Film city.
The city with an array of monumental structures makes you fall hard for the art, architecture and history. It is best known for Ajanta and Ellora Cave temples, reflecting phenomenal rock-cut architecture. You will also find a classic replica of Taj Mahal, Bibi ka Maqbara. Veer off to Daulatabad Fort that will introduce to exquisite Mughal architecture. Tomb of Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal emperor is another Mughal gem.
Head to this cool hill-station on the Western Ghats to shed off stress and recharge with the freshness of nature. It abounds with scenic beauty and offers over 38 viewpoints to admire them. Embark on a hike to these majestic points to catch jaw-dropping views of sunrise-sunset and a bird’s eye view of the jagged mountain ranges.
Nasik is a holy city revered for being one of the four Hindu pilgrimage sites of Kumbha Mela, held every 12 years. Over the years, it has come up as the 'Wine capital of India' for producing the finest quality wines. You can take a peek at its vineyards and wineries in the famous Sula Vineyards. An ancient set of 24 Buddhist caves namely Pandavleni Caves is also a major attraction.
A popular hill-station perched on the Sahyadri mountain range is the favorite weekend getaway of city dwellers. You will find soul-awakening trekking trails that reward with breathtaking views. The highest spot is Wilson Point which offers a sweeping view of the mountains. Walk to Venna Lake to catch enthralling sunset view from a boat ride. See the thundering Lingmala Waterfalls beautifully falling down through the slopes. It also treasures a historical gem Pratapgarh Fort built by Shivaji Maharaj.
Pav Baji and Batata Vada are the hallmark dishes of Maharashtra. The daily meals of the locals consist of vegetables, lentils, rice, jowar, bajra, wheat and fruits. If you fond of trying new food then gorge into Misal Pav, Ukdiche Modak and its famous bombil or the Bombay duck.
Each part of the state has something unique to offer. To name some, you must buy Himroo shawls, Mashroo & Kimkhab weaves and Paithani silk sarees from Aurangabad. Get the best quality Wines and Brass statues from Nasik. Other popular items are a Maharashtrian dress, traditional jewelry and Kolhapuri sandals.
By Air- Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai is the prime airport that offers flights to all parts of the world.
By Rail- The busiest railheads are Thane and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST). Mumbai Rajdhani Express is the fastest train that connects New Delhi to Mumbai.
By Road- The state has the largest road network in India.
MarcoFrance1965
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE !
I just came back from a 12 days Rajasthan tour. It was just myself and my 14 year olde daughter. I found Caper surfing the web and had non suggestion from friends and had never read comments or reviews about it. Totally "blind-choice". I was very lucky. The organization was really excellent. The agent that followed us, Mr. Praveen Juyal did a great job. I decided our itinerary and he punctually gave me suggestions on the best management of my choices. The hotel choice was fine and confirmed expectations. We had tour guides in every site seeing location and they were all extremely professional, very punctual and really kind and polite.
But I must say that what made the trip even better was our driver; Mr. Deshraj.
One of those persons that you really wish you could meet once in your life. Not only an excellent driver but always helpful, respectful and friendly. He explained us many things about Indian life along the journey and sometimes stopped for short breaks in beautiful places on the road that were not even mentioned in the guide books. My only regret is that at the end of the trip I didn't have much money left and I left a tip probably not adeguate for the kind of service but I will definitely send him try to sort this maybe in a next trip. Thank you very much Caper and Deshraj.
Dreamer802943
A Memorable Trip
We recently concluded a 12 day driving tour of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan with Caper Travel. It was most enjoyable !! The logistics arrangements were excellent - from tour planning , hotel selection , vehicle condition to driver. Mr Alok handled the planning, and Mr Vikram was our Tempo driver throughout the journey. Mr Vikram was very helpful , accommodating and patient throughout the tour, despite long hours of driving on the roads ( not to mention India traffic}. We would not hesitate to recommend Caper to our fellow travellers who are thinking of visiting India. Thank You Caper !
goochie33, London, United Kingdom
Golden triangle goa and mumbia
Just come back from an amazing 2 week trip to India. First we done the golden triangle which we chose to do the train trip from Delhi to Agra a must you have to do if not just for the experience. All the cities were wonderful but be prepared to see lots of temple one seems to run into another but wow the taj was my highlight along with the Hindu temple in Delhi. The driving the cows the dogs are everywhere are all an experience. Goa was beautiful we stayed at the taj exotica. In mumbia we done a city tour and ended our trip in the taj for afternoon tea another must. It is a exhilarating trip but one I will never forget. From booking with Manika to all the drivers and guides they were always there to meet us from the airport and hotels on time. They really looked after us thank you all.
Aileen M
Wonderful trip
We have just returned from our first trip to India and we must say it was absolutely fascinating. The itinerary was first class and covered everything we could have wished for. On arrival we were met by a very nice rep and driver who took us to our hotel and sorted out the necessary paperwork with us. We had our driver Vishan for our time in the north and he was terrific, kept the vehicle spotless and kept us supplied with water. We then flew to the south of India and met up with our driver Suhdeer who again was very nice and very informative about things as we drove along. The guides we had on all our trips were excellent and again very informative.
The only down side to it all was that in our package we paid for the drivers accommodation, food and allowance only to find out that the drivers don’t receive this money and if they want accommodation they have to pay for it themselves. We ended up paying one of our drivers an amount for the nights that we had him for him to get somewhere to sleep and food as we were concerned that if he slept in his car he wouldn’t be rested enough to take on the next day driving for 4-5 hours.
All in all Caper Travel are excellent in their planning and can’t fault them for that.
Urquiola, New York City, New York
Caper travel
Recently traveled to India on a private guided tour with Caper Travel. Ms. Mumtaz Khan worked with me on arranging my itinerary.
She was always available to answer all my concerns immediately. On my arrival in Delhi I was welcome with warm smile at the airport by a young gentleman name Kapol Joshi . My experience with the company was amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to India.
I would also like to mention the personal attention I received at Amritsar by Aman Shara and his lovely wife who welcomed me and my son to their home
and soon to open their beautiful hotel.
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