India · Wine & Beer

12-Hour Nasik Wine Tour from Mumbai with Pandavleni Caves

12 Hours Round trip from Mumbai Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Nasik, the 'Grape City' and 'Wine Capital' of India
02 Explore the ancient rock-cut Pandavleni Caves on the Trivashmi Hills
03 Climb nearly 200 steps for breathtaking views from the hilltop
04 Enjoy a guided winery tour with insights into the wine-making process
05 Taste wines served with finely selected cheese from around the world

Visit the 'Grape City' and 'Wine Capital' of India, Nasik, home to more than 50 world-class wineries such as Sula, Fratelli, Soma, York, and more. This ancient holy city of India also has connections going all the way back to the epic Ramayana. On this tour, combine Nasik's historic heritage with its celebrated wine culture, including a winery visit, wine-making insights, and a tasting experience.

Climb nearly 200 steps to reach the top and enjoy the breathtaking views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mumbai, Nasik

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nasik Wine Tour and Pandavleni Caves Excursion

Depart for Nasik, around 220 km from Mumbai, for a perfect one-day getaway. Leave by 7 am from your hotel and have breakfast on the road at a highway 'dhaba', where authentic Indian breakfast is served.
Reach Nasik by 10:30 am and start the day with a visit to the Pandavleni Caves. These ancient rock-cut caves are situated on the tableland of the Trivashmi Hills.
Climb nearly 200 steps to reach the top and enjoy the breathtaking views.
Savour pure, authentic Maharashtrian fine cuisine.
Discover the wineries of Nasik. Enjoy the wine tour, during which you will be guided through the whole process of wine-making, ending with a wine-tasting session served with finely selected cheese from around the world. You can enjoy sipping wines from these beautiful wineries and take in the never-ending views of the vineyards - acres of land with wine grape plants, wine factories, and wine tasting. Perfect for wine lovers!
Return to Mumbai; a stop for refreshments and/or dinner is highly recommended, as the evening traffic in Mumbai can be hectic. The chauffeur will do his best and aim to drop you at your hotel by 8:30 pm at the latest.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mumbai 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Driver/guide is multilingual and speaks English, French, and Mauritian Creole.
Pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb, or other desired location in Mumbai.
Entrance fees to sites (Pandavleni Caves and winery tour with wine tasting).
Authentic Indian breakfast and lunch thali.
Inter-state tax, toll, and parking charges.
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Bottled water.

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks.

Know before you go

Trip details: pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb, or other desired location in Mumbai.
Car type: economy- and business-class sleek sedan.
Dress code is smart casual.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Not wheelchair accessible.
The duration of transfers is approximate, as the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

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