32 days in Mumbai, Pune & Hyderabad Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Gateway of India. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Shree Siddhivinayak and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 27th (Thu) at Water Kingdom. There's still lots to do: cruise along Marine Drive, take an in-depth tour of Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, don't miss a visit to Elephanta Caves, and take in the views from Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

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Chennai to Mumbai is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. While traveling from Chennai, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Mumbai, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 31°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Sat) before leaving for Pune.

Pune has long enjoyed a reputation as a center of culture and commerce, with many dynastic rulers making the town central to their regional plans in the centuries before the British Raj.

On the 5th (Sat), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Baneshwar Temple and then explore the historical opulence of Sinhagad Fort. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Shaniwar Wada, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pataleshwar Cave Temple, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Traveling by car from Mumbai to Pune takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Pune.

Attractions like Della Adventure Park and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple make great kid-friendly stops. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Sinhagad Fort are good opportunities to explore the local culture. When in Pune, make a side trip to see Lion's Point in Lonavala, approximately Lonavala away. Enjoy Pune some more: examine the collection at Darshan Museum, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON NVCC Temple, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Gram Sanskruti Udyan Village Park.

To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Pune trip planner.

Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Hyderabad.

Teeming with history and heritage, Hyderabad draws visitors from all over the world with its old Indo-Islamic buildings, forts, and museums.

Kids will enjoy Ramoji Film City and Salar Jung Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Golconda Fort and Puri Jagannath Temple. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some photo ops at Charminar, get to know the resident critters at Nehru Zoological Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Hussain Sagar Lake, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Birla Mandir.

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Fly from Pune to Hyderabad in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. June in Hyderabad sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.