Maharashtra
Lonavala and Khandala Weekend
2 Nights / 3 Days
Mumbai - Lonavala - Khandala - Karla Caves
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Package ID 0437
Igatpuri and Bhandardara
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Three days in the Sahyadri lake country from Mumbai: the Kasara ghat, Igatpuri, Bhandardara's Arthur lake and Wilson dam, and the Randha falls.
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Quick facts
In short: Igatpuri and Bhandardara is a 2-night, 3-day tour that also covers Mumbai and Arthur Lake. It starts in Mumbai and ends in Mumbai. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0437
- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Places
- Mumbai, Igatpuri, Bhandardara, Arthur Lake
- Starts
- Mumbai
- Ends
- Mumbai
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0437
- Tour
- Igatpuri and Bhandardara
- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Destination
- Maharashtra
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
The falls are at their best from July to September. Hotels at Bhandardara are simple. Entry fees and guides are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Mumbai to Bhandardara via Igatpuri
Our representative meets you in Mumbai for the drive up the Kasara ghat to Igatpuri (about 120 km), with a stop at the Vipassana academy's gardens and the Camel valley viewpoint, then on to Bhandardara (about 45 km) on the Arthur lake. Overnight stay at Bhandardara.
Overnight: Bhandardara
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Day 2 — Lake, dam and falls
See the Wilson dam, the Umbrella falls below it in the monsoon, the Randha falls on the Pravara river and the Amruteshwar temple at Ratanwadi; walkers can start up towards Kalsubai, Maharashtra's highest peak, with a local guide (paid locally). Overnight stay at Bhandardara.
Overnight: Bhandardara
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Day 3 — Bhandardara to Mumbai
After a misty morning by the lake, drive back down to Mumbai (about 165 km) for your onward journey, stopping at the Bhatsa river viewpoint on the ghat. The tour ends here.
Places covered: Mumbai, Igatpuri, Bhandardara, Arthur Lake
Inclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Bhandardara | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Igatpuri and Bhandardara?
For this 2-night tour of Mumbai, Igatpuri, Bhandardara and Arthur Lake:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Igatpuri and Bhandardara cover?
It covers Mumbai, Igatpuri, Bhandardara and Arthur Lake.
How long is the Igatpuri and Bhandardara, and where does it start and end?
2 nights and 3 days (2 Nights / 3 Days). It starts in Mumbai (Day 1: Mumbai to Bhandardara via Igatpuri) and ends in Mumbai (Day 3: Bhandardara to Mumbai).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Igatpuri and Bhandardara?
No. The Igatpuri and Bhandardara starts in Mumbai and ends in Mumbai, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Igatpuri and Bhandardara?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Bhandardara. This applies to all 2 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Igatpuri and Bhandardara?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Bhandardara each morning after an overnight stay, so 2 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 3). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Igatpuri and Bhandardara itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 2-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Mumbai, Igatpuri and Bhandardara, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Maharashtra trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Maharashtra trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing as specified. Ferries to Elephanta and Sindhudurg, safaris and boats are paid locally; flights or trains (including the Konkan Railway) are quoted separately.
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