Arrive Mumbai

Welcome, met & assisted at International airport by our representative and straight transfer to your hotel

Mumbai - The capital of the state of Maharashtra, Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is India‘s commercial and financial center and its busiest port. Colorful and vibrant, the city is a fascinating mix of Indian spiritual traditions, British colonial history, Bollywood glamour and the latest international trends. This bustling city is situated along the western coast of India, on the edge of the Arabian Sea. The city is made up of seven connected islands and boasts a population that exceeds 13 million; it is among the World‘s fastest growing cities. To truly experience Mumbai, all one has to do is wander through the myriad neighborhoods and markets alive with the sights and sounds of this unique city. This multicultural metropolis is characterized by an eclectic mix of traditional huts and skyscrapers, age-old customs and modern traditions - capturing the spirit of change and diversity that is India.

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Mumbai

After breakfast morning visit Gateway of India, the principal landmark of Mumbai, was the principal port when the visitors came to India by ship. The gateway was conceived, following the visit of King George V to India in 1911, and was officially opened in 1924. Its architecture is akin to the conventional Arch of Triumph, with elements derived from Muslim styles of 16th century Gujarat. Proceed to visit to Dhobi Ghat. Even if you are not possessed of an interest in other people's dirty laundry, you'll be fascinated with the sight. Each morning washing from all over Mumbai is brought here soaped, soaked, boiled, beaten, and thrashed. The next day, after being aired, pressed folded and wrapped, the bundles are returned from where they came. The secret that keeps the operation running smoothly is the coded symbol that each dhobi-wallah places on every item. Invisible to the untrained eye, this mark ensures that nothing is lost. This will be a fascinating photo stop that you will never be able to duplicate anywhere else!

Continue to Mani Bhawan, or the Gandhi Museum, for an intriguing visit. Serving as Mahatma Gandhi's Bombay base between 1917 and 1934, Mani Bhawan now serves as a museum and memorial. A series of tiny dioramas tell Gandhi's life story; photos covering the walls capture historic events; a sitting room and bedroom preserved behind glass take you back through time; and personal artifacts offer insights into Gandhi's hopes and struggles. One letter is addressed to Hitler, asking him to refrain from war. Gandhi also corresponded with Roosevelt, Tolstoy and Einstein.

Later embark on a mechanized boat as you leave for an excursion to Elephanta Island (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
The island is famous for its great cave shrine, excavated in the sixth century, dating back to the period, when the island was known as Gharapuri, the Fortress City. With the arrival of the Portuguese, the island was renamed Elephanta, after the huge carved elephant, they found at the place where they landed. The cave temple, which is the pride of Elephanta, sprawled over an area of approximately 5000 square meters, is reached by climbing a flight of more than 100 steps, to the top of a hill. One's attention is immediately drawn to the series of marvelous sculptured panels, nine in all, which are set like tableaux on the walls. Little is known about the architects and sculptors, who worked on this gem of ancient architecture. What is almost tangible is their intense faith, which seems to create an energy field in the cave premises. Each of the panel captures the volatility of Shiva's essentially paradoxical nature, and the magical interplay of light and shade, only intensifies the overall effect (Closed on Monday).

The tour culminates with a wine tasting session at the Oberoi Restaurant and bar, where their wine sommeliers  serves their famous in-house wine grown in Australia known as ‘Chinkara’.Chinkara Wines belong to Natasha Oberoi of the Oberoi Hotels family. She established the company in 2002 to blend fine wines from grapes grown in Australia and export them to India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malayasia and other countries of Southeast Asia.

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Mumbai - Nashik by surface (approx. 184 / 4 Hrs)

This morning, transfer from hotel to airport to baord flight for Mumbai

Arrive Mumbai and straight drive to Nashik - Nashik city is counted amongst the major pilgrim destinations in the state of Maharashtra. The main reason for this is that it is situated on the banks of the holy Godavari River and is home to a number of revered temples and ghats.

Stay at resort - the perfect haven of peace for stressed out city folk. Take a dip in the vineyard pool, go for a leisurely bicycle ride on the winding country roads, soak up the peaceful view or simply enjoy delicious food while sipping on Sula wines. This is quite simply a slice of paradise. Located just a short distance from the winery, you will have your room with a private balcony/sitout and a beautiful lake or hill view.

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Nashik

This Morning Proceed for the wine tour at Sula wine estates

One of our friendly, knowledgeable tour guides will take you on a tour of the vineyards and winery, uncovering the mysteries of the wine making process from grape to bottle. End your tour in our Tasting Room, where we’ll lead you through the proper steps to see, swirl, sniff, and sip wine. the quiet, quaint and cool Morning in Nashik walking the rows of vines. See how the most unadulterated and oldest beverage is made. Taste the various wines made from these vineyards. One does not need to be into wine to enjoy this different experience as it involves enjoying the surroundings and the vineyards as much as tasting the wine. The harvest and crush season runs from January to March.

After visiting our estate vineyards, come and enjoy our tasting room – India’s first – located atop our winery. Designed by Californian architects Andy Hope and Laurel Roth, the 2,000-sq.ft. Tasting Room boasts a blue-mosaic balcony bar with a panoramic view of the rolling vineyards surrounded by hills and the picturesque Gangapur Lake in the distance. The 34-ft. bar runs continuously from the inner room to the open balcony, and is softly lit by wine bottle lamps hanging from the ceiling.

Rest of the day at leisure
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Nashik – Pune By surface (approx. 210 Kms / 4 ½ Hrs)

This morning drive to Pune

Pune known as the “Queen of the Deccan”.  The one time bastion of the Maratha Empire, Pune is surrounded by hills and lies in a fine natural setting enchanted by a pleasant and invigorating climate.  The city’s historical associations are inextricably woven with the exploits of the 17th century warrior Shivaji.  The forts of the daring Marathas, who were probably the first to practice guerilla warfare, are some of the highlights of the region

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Pune

Pune

Nashik – Mumbai by surface

This morning drive back to Mumbai – (formerly Bombay) is India‘s commercial and financial center and its busiest port. Colorful and vibrant, the city is a fascinating mix of Indian spiritual traditions, British colonial history, Bollywood glamour and the latest international trends. This bustling city is situated along the western coast of India, on the edge of the Arabian Sea. The city is made up of seven connected islands and boasts a population that exceeds 13 million; it is among the World‘s fastest growing cities. To truly experience Mumbai, all one has to do is wander through the myriad neighborhoods and markets alive with the sights and sounds of this unique city. This multicultural metropolis is characterized by an eclectic mix of traditional huts and skyscrapers, age-old customs and modern traditions - capturing the spirit of change and diversity that is India.

Upon arrival transfer to hotel
Afternoon proceed for an orientation tour of city visiting;

Gateway of India, the principal landmark of Mumbai, was the principal port when the visitors came to India by ship. The gateway was conceived, following the visit of King George V to India in 1911, and was officially opened in 1924. Its architecture is akin to the conventional Arch of Triumph, with elements derived from. Also visit Mani Bhawan.

Marine Drive - also known as the Queen's Necklace is a 3 Kms long boulevard in South Mumbai. It is also the world's largest viewing gallery and hence has been a host to a number of events that take place along the promenade.

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Mumbai – Bangalore by flight

This morning transfer to airport to board flight for Bangalore
Upon arrival transfer to hotel

Later proceed for orientation tour of city, visiting; Lal Bagh, the botanical garden spread over 240 acres and having a wide variety of exotic trees and plants, The Vidhan Soudha which houses the State Legislative assembly and part of the secretariat, Tipu Sultan’s Palace constructed between 1781 - 1791 was once the summer residence of Tipu Sultan. Finally visit the Bull Temple believed to have been constructed in the 16th century has been carved out of a single granite block.

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Bangalore (Nandi Hills)

This morning drive to Nandi hills for a winery tour of Grover’s wine estate;

The winery tour starts from our crushing unit. Sufficient information required to understand the wine-making process will be provided to the tourists.  After that the group shall move to understand filtering, processing, fermentation, storing in tanks, bottling, labeling and packaging of wine bottles which are ready for sales.

Barrel Room: Barrel room is where we age our premium brand of wine i.e. La Réserve in the imported oak barrels. You will find a lovely ambience with a tasting setup made out of real oak barrels.

Note: Photography is allowed in this session of tour.

Wine Tasting:In the cellar, professionals will make sure that you have some fun and taste 5 different varieties of wine. The tasting session would take around 60 to 90 minutes, may be little more sometimes. Here you’ll experience soothing music with varieties of wine amidst oak barrels in the air-condition cellar.

Return back to the hotel

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Depart Bangalore

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