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Maharashtra, India

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Maharashtra is a large state on India's western coast, home to Mumbai — the country's financial capital and most populous city — as well as Pune, Nashik, and Aurangabad. The state is renowned for its dramatic diversity, from the UNESCO-listed cave temples of Ajanta and Ellora to the rugged Sahyadri mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, popular for trekking and fort-hopping. Mumbai draws visitors for its iconic street food, colonial architecture, Bollywood culture, and buzzing nightlife, while the Konkan coastline offers quieter beaches and fishing villages. Maharashtra's blend of ancient history, modern urban energy, and varied landscapes makes it one of India's most rewarding states to explore.

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Maharashtra, India · 8 days

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Mumbai & Three Jyotirlinga Temples in Maharashtra (Self-Launched)

A self-launched take on Agora Voyages' 8-day Mumbai-and-Maharashtra temple circuit — same UNESCO cave complexes, same three Jyotirlinga temples, same Mumbai highlights, but booked independently. You'll base yourself in Colaba, use local trains, buses and shared cabs between Nashik, Aurangabad and Bhimashankar, and join day tours or hire local guides on the ground. Expect backpacker-grade guesthouses and budget hotels, sleeper buses and state-run MSRTC connections instead of private cars, and a total cost around £500 vs US$1,681 (£1,300+) for the guided group version. All figures are approximate and assume you book 2-4 weeks ahead.

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