Maharashtra tour packages from Delhi 2026 typically start with a 2.1-hour direct flight to Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Five to seven days cover Mumbai plus one hill or heritage circuit; ten to fourteen days…
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Departure city
Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Nearest gateways
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
All have direct Delhi flights
Fastest journey
About 2.1 hours by direct flight
IndiGo and Air India operate frequent services
Ideal trip length
5–7 days
Mumbai plus one hill or heritage circuit
What you get
What Maharashtra Tour Packages from Delhi Involve
The fastest way to reach Maharashtra from Delhi is a direct flight of about 2.1 hours to Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. A five-to-seven-day trip works for Mumbai plus one circuit; ten to fourteen days suit a wider state itinerary.
Maharashtra tour packages from Delhi 2026 are land-only arrangements that begin on arrival in the state. IndiGo and Air India operate frequent direct services from Delhi to Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, so you can start sightseeing the same day if you take a morning departure.
Mumbai is the practical gateway for west-coast circuits covering Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Alibaug and the Konkan coast. Nagpur is the better arrival point for Tadoba tiger reserve. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) is the base for Ajanta and Ellora caves.
Indian nationals need no visa, RAP or ILP for Maharashtra. Carry a government photo ID for hotels, flights and monument tickets. Foreign nationals travelling with you need a valid Indian visa or e-visa under current rules.
Direct Delhi–Mumbai flight: about 2.1 hours with IndiGo or Air India
Best season: October to February for comfortable sightseeing
Ideal trip length: 5–7 days for Mumbai plus one circuit; 10–14 days for a broader state itinerary
Indicative land-only budget: from ₹18,000 per person twin sharing for budget travel, exceeding ₹95,000 for luxury
Quick facts
Trip Snapshot: Maharashtra Packages from Delhi
A Maharashtra trip from Delhi is a 2.1-hour direct flight away, best taken between October and February. Five to seven days cover Mumbai, Pune or Lonavala and one heritage or hill circuit. Indicative land-only twin-sharing packages begin around ₹18,000 per person.
Best season
October to FebruaryComfortable sightseeing temperatures and low rainfall
Entry requirements
No visa, RAP or ILP for Indian nationalsGovernment photo ID needed for hotels, flights and monuments
Maharashtra is a large state, so the gateway you fly into determines your route. Mumbai suits west-coast and Konkan circuits. Pune suits hill stations and heritage. Nagpur suits Tadoba. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar suits Ajanta and Ellora.
Indicative private-car rates of ₹3,000–₹5,500 per day plus tolls and fuel apply for multi-stop sightseeing. Local taxis commonly cost ₹15–₹30 per km, while suburban rail and buses are substantially cheaper in Mumbai and Pune.
Getting there
How to Reach Maharashtra from Delhi
Mumbai is the most flexible gateway because it connects to Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Alibaug and the Konkan coast by road. Nagpur reduces road time to Tadoba. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is the practical base for Ajanta and Ellora, which are separate excursions and not next to each other.
By airAbout 2.1 hoursFrom
Delhi
Direct to Mumbai
Typical fareIndicative economy fares vary by season
IndiGo and Air India operate frequent direct services; best for west-coast circuits
By airAbout 2.1 hoursFrom
Delhi
Direct to Pune
Typical fareIndicative economy fares vary by season
Good for Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar and Western Ghats hill circuits
By airAbout 2.1 hoursFrom
Delhi
Direct to Nagpur
Typical fareIndicative economy fares vary by season
Better arrival point for Tadoba tiger reserve
By airAbout 2.1 hoursFrom
Delhi
Direct to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Typical fareIndicative economy fares vary by season
Base for Ajanta and Ellora caves
By railLonger than flyingFrom
Delhi
Mumbai or Pune
Typical fareIndicative rail fares vary by class
Trains connect major cities; use for overnight journeys if preferred
By roadNot practical for the full Delhi–Maharashtra distanceFrom
Delhi
Private car with driver
Typical fare₹3,000–₹5,500 per day plus tolls and fuel for local multi-stop sightseeing
Best used within Maharashtra after arrival, not for the initial journey
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Within Maharashtra, intercity travel is usually by private car with driver, state buses or trains. Mumbai and Pune have app taxis, metro and extensive rail or bus networks. Rural forts, caves and wildlife reserves require advance road-time planning.
Sample route
Suggested 7-Day Maharashtra Route from Delhi
A seven-day Maharashtra route from Delhi works best as Mumbai, Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar, then Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for Ajanta and Ellora. This pacing keeps road time manageable and covers coast, hills and heritage without rushing.
Day01
Stop 1 of 7
Arrive Mumbai
Fly from Delhi to Mumbai and settle in.
Morning
Depart Delhi on a morning IndiGo or Air India direct flight.
Afternoon
Arrive Mumbai, transfer to hotel and rest.
Evening
Walk Marine Drive and see the Gateway of India area.
Day02
Stop 2 of 7
Mumbai sightseeing
Cover Mumbai's key landmarks.
Morning
Visit the Gateway of India and Colaba Causeway.
Afternoon
See Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the Prince of Wales Museum area.
Evening
Dinner at a Colaba or Bandra restaurant.
Day03
Stop 3 of 7
Mumbai to Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar
Drive to the Western Ghats.
Morning
Leave Mumbai by private car with driver.
Afternoon
Arrive Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar and check in.
Evening
Walk a viewpoint or market area.
Day04
Stop 4 of 7
Hill station day
Explore the hill station at a relaxed pace.
Morning
Visit local viewpoints and gardens.
Afternoon
Optional boat ride or market visit.
Evening
Return to hotel.
Day05
Stop 5 of 7
Transfer to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Move to the heritage base.
Morning
Drive or take a train toward Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Afternoon
Check in and rest.
Evening
Visit a local market or Bibi Ka Maqbara area if time permits.
Day06
Stop 6 of 7
Ellora Caves
Full day at Ellora.
Morning
Drive to Ellora Caves and start the visit early.
Afternoon
Continue through the cave complex.
Evening
Return to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Day07
Stop 7 of 7
Ajanta Caves and departure
Ajanta excursion then fly out.
Morning
Leave early for Ajanta Caves, a longer excursion from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Afternoon
Return toward the airport.
Evening
Fly back to Delhi.
This route uses Mumbai as the arrival and departure point for convenience, with a hill stop and a heritage base. Ajanta is a longer excursion from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, so keep the final day flexible if your flight is in the evening.
If Tadoba is a priority, replace the hill stop with a Nagpur arrival and add two nights at a wildlife lodge. That changes the trip to a wildlife-focused itinerary rather than a coast-and-heritage one.
Compare
Maharashtra Packages Available from Delhi: Trip Lengths Compared
Five to seven days suit Mumbai plus one circuit. Ten to fourteen days allow Mumbai, hills, Ajanta, Ellora, Konkan beaches and Tadoba. Shorter trips reduce road time but limit how much of Maharashtra you can cover comfortably.
5–7 days
Best forFirst-time visitors who want Mumbai plus one hill or heritage circuit
StrengthsManageable road time; covers Mumbai, Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar and either Ajanta or Ellora
Trade-offsCannot include Tadoba, Konkan beaches and both cave sites without rushing
10–14 days
Best forTravellers who want a broader state itinerary
StrengthsAllows Mumbai, Pune, hill stations, Ajanta, Ellora, Konkan beaches and Tadoba with paced travel
Trade-offsHigher cost and more hotel changes; requires careful advance planning
3–4 days
Best forShort breaks focused on Mumbai alone
StrengthsLowest cost and minimal travel; good for a quick city break from Delhi
Trade-offsExcludes hill stations, caves and wildlife; limited value for a full Maharashtra trip
Indicative land-only twin-sharing packages begin around ₹18,000 per person for budget travel and can exceed ₹95,000 for luxury travel. Longer trips and wildlife lodges push costs toward the upper end.
For a family holiday, Mumbai, hill stations, caves, beaches and selected wildlife lodges work well when travel times are paced carefully. Avoid packing too many regions into a short trip.
Travel tips
Travelling to Maharashtra from Delhi — What to Know
Delhi travellers should book morning direct flights to maximise the first day, carry government photo ID for hotels and monuments, and plan road transfers in advance. Mumbai and Pune have app taxis and metro; rural areas need a private car.
Book morning flights from Delhi
IndiGo and Air India direct services take about 2.1 hours. A morning departure lets you reach Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar by midday and start sightseeing the same day.
Flights
Choose your gateway by circuit
Mumbai is best for west-coast circuits; Nagpur is better for Tadoba; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is the base for Ajanta and Ellora. Flying into the wrong city adds unnecessary road time.
Routing
Carry government photo ID
Indian nationals need no visa, RAP or ILP for Maharashtra, but photo ID is required for hotels, flights and monument tickets. Keep a physical copy as well as a phone image.
Documents
Plan rural road time in advance
Rural forts, caves and wildlife reserves require advance road-time planning. Private-car rates are indicative at ₹3,000–₹5,500 per day plus tolls and fuel.
Transport
Use app taxis and metro in Mumbai and Pune
Both cities have app taxis, metro and extensive rail or bus networks. Local taxis commonly cost ₹15–₹30 per km; suburban rail and buses are substantially cheaper.
Local transport
Time your visit for October to February
This window offers the most dependable combination of pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. June to September is scenic but wet, which affects cave and fort visits.
Season
Verify foreign-national requirements separately
Foreign nationals travelling with you need a valid Indian passport and visa or e-visa under India's current rules. Verify nationality-specific requirements before booking.
Documents
Keep the Ajanta day flexible
Ajanta is a longer excursion from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar than Ellora. If your return flight is in the evening, allow buffer time for the drive back.
Planning
Delhi has frequent direct services to four Maharashtra gateways, so you can often choose the arrival city that matches your itinerary rather than routing through Mumbai every time. Confirm baggage allowances and check-in times for IndiGo and Air India before booking.
For connectivity, Indian mobile networks work across Maharashtra's cities and most tourist areas. Remote forts and wildlife reserves may have weaker coverage, so download offline maps and save your driver's number.
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Maharashtra, your way
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What our team sees when planning these trips, beyond what the guidebooks say.
KDKillol DesaiTravel Consultation Expert5 years of expertise in planning customized itineraries for clients
Confirmed 11 Oct 2026
For a first heritage-focused visit, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) is the practical base because travellers use it to visit Ajanta and Ellora on separate days, with Grishneshwar and other nearby sites added around Ellora. For a city-and-short-break trip, Mumbai is the common base for Lonavala and nearby excursions.[2][3]
Travellers commonly report that Maharashtra is best planned as separate circuits rather than one rushed trip—for example, Mumbai–Lonavala–Pune or Aurangabad (now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)–Ellora–Ajanta. They also wish they had allowed separate days for Ajanta and Ellora and checked transport arrangements in advance.[1][2]
A common mistake is packing distant attractions into a short itinerary, particularly trying to combine Mumbai, hill stations and Ajanta–Ellora without sufficient travel time. Travellers report that a two-day arrangement from Aurangabad for Ajanta and Ellora works better than attempting both as rushed day trips.[1][2]
Travellers often add nearby nature or heritage stops after arrival, such as Lonavala’s caves and viewpoints, Lohagad or Bhaja, or Grishneshwar and Daulatabad alongside Ellora. Mumbai-based visitors also commonly add a Lonavala day trip when time allows.[1][7][13]
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October to February is generally best for comfortable sightseeing, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. June to September is scenic but wet, which can affect cave, fort and wildlife visits. November to February offers the most dependable combination of pleasant temperatures and low rainfall for Delhi travellers.
How many days are enough for Maharashtra?
Five to seven days cover Mumbai, Pune or Lonavala and one heritage or hill circuit. Ten to fourteen days allow a broader state itinerary including Ajanta, Ellora, Konkan beaches and Tadoba. For a first trip from Delhi, seven days is a practical balance between coverage and road time.
What are the best places to visit in Maharashtra?
Mumbai, Pune, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Ajanta, Ellora, Alibaug and Tadoba are among the strongest package anchors. Mumbai suits west-coast circuits, Nagpur suits Tadoba, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is the base for Ajanta and Ellora caves.
How much does a Maharashtra tour package cost?
Indicative land-only twin-sharing packages begin around ₹18,000 per person for budget travel and can exceed ₹95,000 for luxury travel. A typical 5–7 night twin-sharing land package is approximately ₹18,000–₹55,000 per person, depending on hotel and transport level. These are indicative, not confirmed Tripstor offers.
Is Maharashtra suitable for a family holiday?
Yes; Mumbai, hill stations, caves, beaches and selected wildlife lodges work well when travel times are paced carefully. Families should avoid packing too many regions into a short trip. App taxis and metro in Mumbai and Pune make city days easier with children.
How do I travel between tourist places in Maharashtra?
Use flights for long regional jumps, trains or buses between major cities, and a private car with driver for multi-stop sightseeing. Indicative private-car rates are ₹3,000–₹5,500 per day plus tolls and fuel. Local taxis commonly cost ₹15–₹30 per km.
Are Ajanta and Ellora near each other?
No. They are in the same broad region but require separate planning; Ajanta is a longer excursion from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Ellora is closer to the city, so many itineraries visit Ellora on one day and Ajanta on another with an early start.
What is Maharashtra famous for?
It is known for Mumbai, Maratha heritage, Ajanta and Ellora, Western Ghats hill stations, Konkan beaches, cuisine and tiger reserves. For Delhi travellers, the combination of direct flights and varied circuits makes it a practical domestic destination.
