Day 5:
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Morning after breakfast take an excursion to Bhimashankar. It
is the temple containing one of the five Jyotirlinga found in
Maharashtra. Nana Fadnis, an eminent statesman of the
Peshwa days, constructed the beautiful Shiva Temple
at Bhimashankar. The wooden entrance of the temple is beautifully carved.
On Mahashivratri day, over 20,000 devotees attend a special religious fair.
Bhimashankar is endowed with beautiful scenery and an all-around vibrant
atmosphere. Also visit Bombay Point, Gupta Bhimashankar: the origin of
Bhima River, Hanuman Tank and Nagphani Point. After visit drive back to
Pune for overnight stay.
Day 6:
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Morning after breakfast check out the hotel and drive to
Aurangabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the
evening is free to enjoy the atmosphere of Aurangabad.
Overnight at Aurangabad
Day 7:
on arrival board to the connecting flight for Aurangabad, on
arrival transfer to the hotel, Aurangabad is the is the most
elaborate vase temples of India, although Buddhist monks
began excavating in the seventh century, the site
grew to include Hindu and Jain temples as the Buddhist faith waned in
popularity towards the end of the seventh century. There are 34 caves - 12
Buddhist (Ad 600-800) 17 Hindu (around AD 900) and they are numbered in
that order as you progress from south to North. After relaxation visit
Daulatabad Fort. Originally the mountainous Deogiri fortress, it was an old
Hindu stronghold, finally captured and plundered by deceit in the 13th
century, later visit Bibi ka Maqbara, It is the tomb of Begum Rabia Durani,
wife of Emperor Aurangzeb. Due to its similar design, it is popularly known as
the mini Taj of the Deccan. Followed by visit Panchakki, an intriguing water
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