15 days in Maharashtra Itinerary

Only one word accurately describes India's commercial capital Mumbai: big.

Kids will enjoy Gateway of India and Marine Drive. The adventure continues: take in the views from Bandra-Worli Sea Link, admire the striking features of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, take a stroll through Nariman Point, and ponder the world of politics at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation building.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Mumbai tour planner.

New Delhi to Mumbai is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from New Delhi in June, expect nights in Mumbai to be about the same, around 30°C, while days are little chillier, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Alibaug.

On a vacation in Alibaug, a small coastal town south of Mumbai, you can explore a plethora of beaches lined with coconut palms, boasting black or white sands, and mostly suitable for swimming and water sports.

On the 5th (Mon), take in the history at Kolaba Fort, stroll through Alibag Beach, and then stroll through Versoli Beach. On the next day, take in nature's colorful creations at Native Biodiversity Garden, then enjoy the sand and surf at Nagaon Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Akshi Beach, and finally pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Lavish Antique Clocks.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Alibaug online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Mumbai to Alibaug takes 3 hours. June in Alibaug sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Matheran.

High in the Western Ghats, Matheran offers visitors relief from the oppressive temperatures at lower elevations.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Alexander Point, get great views at Louisa Point, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Charlotte Lake. Here are some ideas for day two: get great views at Echo Point, take some stellar pictures from Panorama Point, and then don't miss a visit to Khandala Point.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Matheran road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Alibaug to Matheran takes 3 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Lonavala.

The hill station of Lonavala has developed into a resort town popular with Mumbai and Pune residents.

On the 9th (Fri), find something for the whole family at Imagicaa. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Wax museum, get great views at Lion's Point, then don't miss a visit to Shooting Point, and finally get in on the family fun at Della Adventure Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Lonavala vacation maker app.

Traveling by car from Matheran to Lonavala takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Lonavala can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Pune.

Pune has long enjoyed a reputation as a center of culture and commerce, with many dynastic rulers making the town central to their regional plans in the centuries before the British Raj.

Kids will enjoy Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple and Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Darshan Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sarasbaug Ganesh Temple, don't miss a visit to Laxmi Road, and admire the landmark architecture of Shaniwar Wada.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Pune day trip planning site.

Getting from Lonavala to Pune by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Mahabaleshwar.

Located high up in the Western Ghats, the hill station of Mahabaleshwar sits above one of the only evergreen forests in the country.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): examine the collection at Hollywood Wax Museum, relax in the rural setting at Laxmi Strawberry Farm, then contemplate the waterfront views at Venna Lake, and finally contemplate the long history of Mahabaleshwar Hill Station. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the history behind Shivkalin Khedegaon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Atibaleshwar madir, contemplate the long history of Mahabaleshwar Temple, then get great views at Arthur's Seat, and finally hike along Tiger Spring.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Mahabaleshwar trip builder app.

Getting from Pune to Mahabaleshwar by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.