SKETCH ITINERARY Day 1 : Arrive Mumbai by an International Flight Day 2 : In Mumbai Day 3 : Mumbai Ratnagiri Ganpatipule (Mandovi Express dep.710hrs. arr.1425) Day 4 : In Ganpatipule Day 5 : In Ganpatipule Day 6 : Ganpatipule Akluj (298 km) Surface Day 7 : In Akluj Day 8 : Akluj Pune (170 km) Surface Day 9 : In Pune Day 10 : Pune Mumbai (148 km) Surface Depart Mumbai by an International Flight
Detailed Itinerary Day 1 Arrival Mumbai Upon your arrival SITA Airport Representative will meet and welcome you with the garlands. He will escort you to the hotel and assist at the time of check-in. The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel. Day 2 In Mumbai Proceed for a Full day Land Marking Tour of Mumbai DKC Special Full Day Land Marking Tour This tour takes you through the must-see places of the city Landmarks so to say. Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, The Taj Mahal Hotel, The Oval Maidan flanked by the Gothic vista comprising of Rajabai Tower, High Court and University on one side and Art Deco buildings on the other, London style fenced Horniman Circle, the imposing structure of Town Hall, Flora Fountain, Kala Ghoda Art District, The Times of India Building, Churchgate Station, Crawford Market, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty, Babulnath temple, Haji Ali, Mount Mary Church, and the largest slum - Dharavi easily qualify as the landmarks of the city. Overnight stay in Mumbai Day 3 Mumbai Ratnagiri by Express Train Early breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to train station to board the Express train to Ratnagiri. Departure CST Mumbai : 0710 Hrs Arrival Ratnagiri : 1310 Hrs Upon arrival, at Ratnagiri Railway Station drive to Nakshatra Beach Resort in Ganpatipule located on the beach.
Followed by Lunch at Resort. Early in the evening head towards the beach. Bask in the harmony of the hues of the setting sun and music of the roaring Arabian waters. In the evening enjoy a sumptuous dinner with an unlimited Ukadiche Modak (sweet dumplings popular in Western India) and Aamras (Mango pulp). These are specialties of the Konkan cuisine. Overnight at Resort. Day 4 In Ganpatipule Breakfast at Resort. This morning set out to visit an Organic Farm at Devghar Village. Visit the mango orchards in the village owned by Bondre Family which lives in a house located in the dense forest adjoining the village. The swimmer in you might want to dive into the Baav River which flows through this forest. Thereafter have lunch at the Farm which will be followed by an afternoon siesta on a machaan' entirely made using natural material. Bury yourself in to a good book or busy yourself in a game of UNO or scrabble! Return to your Resort at Ganpatipule Dinner & Overnight at Resort. Day 5 In Ganpatipule Today, depart for local sightseeing of Ganpatipule. Also visit a unique museum called Prachin Konkan (Ancient Konkan). After sightseeing head to Ratnagiri for a lunch. In the afternoon relive history at the Purnagad Naval Fort strategically built on a mountain with a grand view of the creek and the sea. Descend to the rocky beach at Purnagad and get drenched in splashing high waves! Return to your Resort. Dinner & Overnight at Resort.
Day 6 Ganpatipule Akluj Surface (298 Kms. 06 ½ hrs) In the morning drive to Akluj. It s a long drive through scenic roads therefore Packed lunch will be carried from Ganpatipule. Stop enroute at Pavas village to see a market of fresh mangoes and mango products. Meet the Deshmukh Family who run a small scale business of Mangos during summers! Continue driving to Akluj. Upon arrival in Akluj, check in to Fratelli Vineyard. Rest of the day is free for leisure. There is an option of exploring the vast vineyards on bicycles! Dinner and Overnight at Vineyard. Day 7 Akluj After breakfast a Wine Expert from Fratelli Vineyard will take you through the process of wine making. This includes a Wine tasting session followed by Lunch In the evening visit other Vineyards of Fratelli located faraway from the main Vineyard. Tea & snacks will be served at the Gazebo strategically built atop a hillock amidst the scenic vineyards! Return to Fratelli Vineyard. Dinner and Overnight at hotel. Day 8 Akluj Pune Surface (170 Kms. 04 hrs) Check out and drive to Pune. Assistance upon arrival and check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 Pune Start the day early with a Heritage Walk cum Breakfast Trail. Explore the old city of Pune and its by-lanes on foot. Learn about the traditional architectural styles and influences on the architecture over the different eras of the Maratha, Mughal and the British empires, hear the intriguing stories of the rise and fall of the Peshwas at Shaniwar Wada, walk through the historic market of Tulshibaug, admire the Neo- Gothic architecture of the Phule Mandai vegetable market, and many visit more such interesting destinations in the old city of Pune. Here is a list of heritage structures and places covered during the Heritage Walk Shaniwar Wada Kasba Ganpati Mandir Belbaug Temple Mahatma Phule Mandai / Burud Ali Tulshibaug (Temple and Market) Vishrambaug Wada Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum (Optional) Now explore the famous traditional eating joints of Pune. Get the authentic taste of the city by visiting Restaurants which have been serving delicious food for more than 60 years! Locations and Menus Shrikrishna Bhuvan - Puneri 'Misal', Shira and Taak (Chhaas) New Sweet Home - Sabudana Khichadi and a variety of laddoos Poona Guest House - Puran Poli, Thalipeeth & Dadpe Pohe Cold drink House - Mango Mastani This Heritage Walk cum Breakfast Trail includes bottled water, unlimited food at all the 4 restaurants in the city. Thereafter return to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon is at leisure for you. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Pune Mumbai Surface (148 Kms. 03hrs) Breakfast at Hotel. Check out and drive to Mumbai. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day enjoy hotel facilities. Dinner and Overnight at hotel. Day 11 Mumbai Departure Early morning transfer to International airport to connect your flight back home. End of the tour
Cost proposal. City Hotel Hotel Rating Room Category Holiday Check Nights rating Mumbai ITC Grand Central 5 * Executive 100% 02 Ganapatipule Nakshtra Resort Best Availabe Deluxe Not Rating 03 Akluj Fratill Vinyard / Grand Best Availabe Deluxe Not Rating 02 Residency Pune Four Point by Sheraton 4 * Superior 80% 02 Mumbai ITC Grand Central 5* Executive Rom 100% 01 Validity from 01 st April till 31 st May 2015 Tour Priced Based on Cost 02 Pax onward EURO 949 per person on Twin sharing basis Single Room Supplement EURO 430 Cost Includes 10 Nights accommodation on Twin sharing basis in above mentioned or similar Hotels. Meal plan as per the Itinerary. Half Board in Mumbai & Pune, wherein Full board will be provided in Ganapatiphule and Akluj. Transportation by Chuffer driven Air Conditioned Vehicle for transfers sightseeing and excursions. Service of an English Speaking local guide up 08 Pax. An Accompanying English speaking guide from 10 Pax onward. Monuments entrances one time. Train tickets from Mumbai to Ratnagiri by Mandavi Express on Air Conditioned 02 nd Class sleeper.
Experiences. a) Full Day Land Marking Tour of Mumbai b) Wine tasting at Fratelli Vineyard. - 02 Wine tasting, 05 wines ( 30 Ml) with accompaniment ( 02 Red, 02 White & 01 Rose) - Vineyard and winery tour: - Motewadi and Garwar vineyards as well as the cellar. - 03 Complimentary bottles of Classic wine. - Use of Pool table. - Traditional Maharashtrian food with a bonfire on the first night. - Cultural performance will be organize for more than 08 Pax. c) Start the day early with a Heritage Walk cum Breakfast Trail in Pune. d) Unlimited Mango tasting in the farm. Cost does not Includes Any air fare to or from India. Any expenses of personal nature viz. Telephone calls, laundry, tips, and beverages. Any services which are not mentioned in above inclusions.