32 days in Mumbai, Nashik & Aurangabad Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at Chowpatty Beach and Marine Drive. Appreciate the collections at Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum and Bhau Daji Lad Museum. Explore Mumbai's surroundings by going to Varsoli Beach (in Raigad), Alibaug (Versoli Beach, Alibag Beach, Alibag, & more) and Thane (Elvis Butterfly Garden, Kelva Dam, & more). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Dharavi, snap pictures at Bandra-Worli Sea Link, tour the pleasant surroundings at Aksa Beach, and admire the striking features of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Mumbai trip itinerary builder .

In December, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Nashik.

Whether you want to tour important religious sites or explore the city's 22 wineries, you'll have no shortage of things to do in Nashik.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): examine the collection at Gargoti Mineral Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saptashrungi Devi Temple Vani, take in the spiritual surroundings of Navshya Ganapati Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Jain Mandir Nashik, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kapileswara Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, do a tasting at Vallonne Vineyards Pvt. Ltd., and then browse the exhibits of Shree Jagannath Mandir, Nashik.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Nashik road trip planner .

You can drive from Mumbai to Nashik in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Aurangabad.

A place of history, culture, and spiritualism, Aurangabad appeals to a growing number of pilgrims and tourists looking to get more out of their vacation in India.

On the 18th (Sat), look for gifts at Himroo Fabrics. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the distant past at Daulatabad Fort, explore the historical opulence of Chini Mahal, then explore the fascinating underground world of Ellora Caves, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Aurangabad day trip planner.

You can drive from Nashik to Aurangabad in 3 hours. Another option is to take a train. In January, daytime highs in Aurangabad are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.