From misty hills and ancient caves to thrilling innovation hubs, majestic forts, serene valleys, and vibrant coastal landscapes — this immersive Maharashtra journey unfolds like a living classroom of resilience, leadership, culture, and discovery. Students don’t merely travel; they experience how civilizations are shaped by geography, courage, imagination, and human ingenuity. Whether conquering adventure at Mandwa Beach, witnessing history at Sinhagad Fort, or exploring the wonders of Imagica, every destination becomes a story — inspiring curiosity, confidence, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of the world beyond classrooms...
OUR LEARNING FRAMEWORK
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Crazy Holidays, we believe learning happens best when students experience, reflect, and apply.
We don’t organize trips.We design curriculum-connected learning journeys that build:
HOW WE DELIVER OUTCOMES
“Journeys of Resilience: Discovering How Nature, Heritage & Innovation Shape Human Civilization”
A thoughtfully curated experiential learning journey where students uncover how geography, culture, engineering, leadership, sustainability, and human imagination together shape thriving societies. From ancient caves to mighty forts, immersive entertainment ecosystems to ecological landscapes, this programme transforms travel into meaningful discovery — designed exclusively for premium schools through the Crazy Holidays Experiential Learning Framework....
DAY 01: BANGALORE – MUMBAI – LONAVALA
“The Journey Begins: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Mountain Serenity”
06:00 AM – Departure from Bangalore to Mumbai by Morning Flight.
10:00 AM – Arrival at Mumbai Airport & proceed to Lonavala
Travel Distance: 83 km | Approx. 2 Hrs 30 Min
“A winding journey into the Western Ghats — where mist-covered valleys whisper stories of trade, travel, and timeless resilience.”
01:00 PM – Lunch at Hotel
02:30 PM – Check-in & Refresh
04:00 PM – Visit Karla Caves
“Where stone became scripture, and silence became wisdom.”
Over two thousand years ago, monks carved an architectural marvel directly into mountain rock — not merely as caves, but as sacred spaces of reflection, resilience, and knowledge. As students walk through the grand Chaityas and intricate carvings, they experience how engineering and spirituality coexisted long before modern technology.
05:45 PM – Visit Bhushi Dam
“Where rivers teach patience, and landscapes reveal the quiet power of nature.”Nestled amidst rolling hills, Bhushi Dam offers more than scenic beauty. It becomes a living classroom where students witness how water systems shape civilizations and sustain communities, reminding them that nature itself is humanity’s oldest teacher.
07:30 PM – Explore Local Lonavala & Khandala
“Twin hill retreats where every turn frames nature like poetry.”As cool mountain breezes embrace the evening, students experience the unique charm of Maharashtra’s beloved hill escapes — places that teach balance between development and ecological preservation.
08:30 PM – Dinner at Hotel
09:30 PM – Night Halt at Lonavala
DAY 02: LONAVALA – IMAGICA
“Innovation Meets Imagination: Understanding the Science Behind Wonder”
07:00 AM – Wake Up & Freshen Up
08:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
09:00 AM – Proceed to Imagica Theme Park (Full Day)
Travel Distance: Approx. 25 km | 45 Min
“A world where imagination is engineered into reality.” More than entertainment, Imagica becomes a fascinating exploration into creativity, storytelling, physics, architecture, technology, and crowd engineering. Every attraction demonstrates how innovation transforms imagination into memorable human experiences.
Students observe how movement, design, emotions, and technology merge seamlessly — inspiring curiosity around science, design thinking, and experiential innovation.
01:00 PM – Lunch at Theme Park
06:00 PM – Return to Hotel
08:00 PM – Traditional Maharashtrian Dinner Experience
“A meal that carries generations of stories.” Students will experience an authentic traditional Maharashtrian dinner, thoughtfully selected to introduce the region’s culinary identity. Rich in local flavors, seasonal ingredients, and centuries-old traditions, dishes such as Puran Poli, Bhakri, Pithla, Bharli Vangi, and regional delicacies reflect Maharashtra’s agricultural heritage and cultural warmth.
Traditional food is more than cuisine — it is memory, geography, history, and identity served on a plate.
09:30 PM – Night Halt at Lonavala
DAY 03: LONAVALA – ALIBAUG – MAHABALESHWAR
“Coasts, Courage & Adaptation: Learning How Communities Thrive with Nature”
06:30 AM – Wake Up & Freshen Up
07:30 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
08:30 AM – Check-out & Proceed to Alibaug
12:00 PM – Visit Mandwa Beach
Travel Distance: Approx. 120 km | 3 Hrs 30 Min
“Where land meets the sea — and adventure meets perspective.” Mandwa Beach introduces students to the dynamic relationship between coastal ecosystems and human livelihoods. Against the vast Arabian Sea, they discover how geography influences trade, tourism, economy, and settlement.
Water Sports Activities (Subject to Weather Conditions)
Enjoy: Jet Ski Ride: Kayaking: (other water sports activities @ Own Expanse)
“Moments that transform fear into confidence.”
Through guided adventure activities, students explore courage, teamwork, calculated risk-taking, and resilience — essential life competencies that extend far beyond classrooms.
01:30 PM – Lunch @ Restaurant
03:00 PM – Departure to Mahabaleshwar
Travel Distance: Approx. 180 km | 5 Hrs
“A scenic transition from coastlines to cloud-kissed highlands.”
08:00 PM – Check-in at Hotel
08:30 PM – Dinner at Hotel
09:30 PM – Night Halt at Mahabaleshwar
DAY 04: MAHABALESHWAR
“The Language of Landscapes: Discovering Nature’s Greatest Classroom”
07:00 AM – Wake Up & Freshen Up
08:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
09:00 AM – Proceed for Mahabaleshwar Sightseeing
Venna Lake
“Where still waters reflect the beauty of slowing down.” Surrounded by rolling hills, Venna Lake invites students to observe how ecosystems support biodiversity while inspiring peace, reflection, and environmental responsibility.
Malcolm Point
“Where horizons stretch endlessly, teaching perspective beyond limits.” Standing atop panoramic viewpoints helps students appreciate geography, climate patterns, and the interconnected beauty of landscapes shaped over centuries.
Window Point
“Nature’s perfect frame into the valleys below.” Like a living painting carved into mountains, this viewpoint demonstrates how erosion and geological forces quietly shape Earth over time.
Hunter Point
“A place where silence becomes the loudest teacher.” Perched high above valleys, Hunter Point offers breathtaking views while encouraging reflection on coexistence between human activity and natural ecosystems.
01:00 PM – Lunch @ Restaurantn
06:30 PM – Return to Hotel
08:00 PM – Dinner at Hotel
09:30 PM – Night Halt at Mahabaleshwar
DAY 05: MAHABALESHWAR – PANCHGANI – PUNE
“Leadership, Legacy & Human Determination”
06:30 AM – Wake Up & Freshen Up
07:30 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
08:30 AM – Check-out & Proceed to Pune via Panchgani
Panchgani Sightseeing
Travel Distance: Approx. 20 km | 45 Min
Parsi Point
“Where valleys unfold like chapters of an unforgettable story.” Students witness spectacular valley formations while understanding how landscapes influence settlement and identity.
Table Land
“A giant plateau where geography speaks louder than words.” One of Asia’s highest volcanic plateaus, Table Land inspires curiosity around geology, Earth formation, and ecological adaptation.
Sydney Point
“A balcony above the mountains.” A breathtaking reminder that perspective changes everything — in landscapes and in life.
01:00 PM – Lunch Enroute @ Restaurant
02:00 PM – Proceed to Pune
Travel Distance: Approx. 100 km | 2 Hrs 30 Min
Sinhagad Fort
“Where bravery became history.”
A symbol of courage and strategic brilliance, Sinhagad Fort introduces students to tales of leadership, resilience, sacrifice, and the spirit of determination that shaped history.
Shaniwar Wada
“Where power, politics, and legacy once shaped an empire.”
Walking through this iconic landmark offers insights into governance, architecture, and the rise of powerful dynasties that influenced India’s socio-political landscape.
08:00 PM – Dinner at Hotel
09:30 PM – Night Halt at Pune
DAY 06: PUNE – BANGALORE
“Reflection, Responsibility & Returning Inspired”
07:00 AM – Wake Up & Freshen Up
08:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
09:00 AM – Check-out from Hotel
09:30 AM – Visit Aga Khan Palace
“A monument where freedom found courage.” One of India’s most significant landmarks of the independence movement, this historic space allows students to reflect upon resilience, leadership, sacrifice, and the enduring power of peaceful resistance.
12:30 PM – Lunch at Hotel
02:00 PM – Visit Tribal Cultural Museum
“Where heritage lives through stories, traditions, and identity.” Students gain deeper appreciation for indigenous lifestyles, sustainable living practices, and the importance of preserving cultural diversity in a rapidly modernizing world.
04:00 PM – Transfer to Pune Airport
Evening Flight – Departure to Bangalore
“Returning not just with photographs — but with perspective, confidence, and stories that inspire lifelong curiosity.”
LEARNING OBJECTIVES & PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
By the End of the Programme, Students Will:
Crazy Holidays Promise
Students return more curious, confident, collaborative, and deeply connected to the relationship between people, places, and possibilities — carrying forward not just memories, but measurable life skills, meaningful reflections, and a broader understanding of the world around them.
SAFETY | TRANSPARENCY | TRUST
Our Commitment to Your Child's Safety
CRAZY HOLIDAYS | BOOKING & PROGRAMME PROTOCOL
A seamless, structured journey from confirmation to completion.
Booking Journey
Step 01 | Confirm Your Experience
Once your preferred itinerary and travel dates are finalized, connect with our team to secure availability and initiate the booking process.
Step 02 | School Approval & Parent Communication
Upon confirmation, a formal payment circular will be issued.
An optional parent orientation (online presentation) can be arranged to ensure complete transparency and confidence.
Step 03 | Participant Finalization
After the student list is closed, our team will schedule a pre-departure engagement session with the school.
Step 04 | Pre-Departure Briefing
A comprehensive orientation for students and parents covering:
Programme overview & expectations
Travel readiness guidelines
Project and engagement framework
Introduction to our exclusive “Track My Tour” system
Supervision & Safety Commitment
Student: Teacher Ratio – 10: 1
(Inclusive of teaching and non-teaching staff)
Ensuring optimal supervision, personalized attention, and a secure learning environment.
Programme Flexibility
All experiential components are thoughtfully curated; however, schools have the flexibility to customize participation by selecting one or two activities per day, aligned with their academic priorities.
Important Guidelines
Final student count must be submitted at least 20 days prior to departure
Quoted land package pricing remains valid for 20 days from proposal date
Track My Tour | Transparency & Assurance
A secure, real-time digital experience for parents featuring:
Live location tracking
Curated photo & video updates
Controlled access via unique school credentials
Privacy Assurance:
Only verified group photographs will be shared through a secure platform.
A copy of all curated memories will be provided to the school as a keepsake.
To opt out of this service, kindly notify us via email at neha@crazyholidays.in
In the absence of a restriction request, participation will be considered approved by the institution.
Dedicated Support Team
For any assistance post-confirmation, our operations team remains at your service:
Operations Executive: Mr. Mohammed Khalid | +91 9538677785 | mohammedk@crazyholidays.in
Operations Head: Mr. Georgei T Joseph| +91 9341227800| georgei@crazyholidays.in
The Tour Cost Includes: Transport private ac coach and in hill area [Travellers /Tata Sumo], buffet Breakfast, buffet Lunch, buffet Dinner, Morning and Evening light snacks, Guide Charges, State Taxes, Sightseeing, General Entrance Fees as per the Programme, Stay at hotels on four sharing basis (1 king size bed with 1 extra mattress), Experienced tour manager from Crazy Holidays throughout the trip
The Tour cost does not include: Air fare, Any Expenses of Personal Nature, Laundry Expenses and sightseeing or Activities not mentioned in the package. Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
SPECIAL NOTE
In the event of flight booking or train booking it is advisable not to wait more than 24 hours for booking flight or train as there is dynamic change in the pricing and no provisions are available for blocking tickets. So I request your good self to kindly forward the name list of the students and teachers travelling along with a non refundable advance of Rs. 250/- per head for packages where train booking is applicable and Rs. 3000/- per head for packages where flight tickets to be booked
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations are effective on the date written intimation is received by the Tour In charge / School Office. Cancellation will not be received orally or over the phone. Refund if any will be settled within 21 days of the arrival of the Tour.
1) 25 days or more prior to departure date: 25% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
2)20 days to 24 days prior to departure date: 40% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
3)15 days to 19 days prior to departure date: 50% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
4)10 days to 14 days prior to departure date: 75% of the tour cost will be non-refundable
5)9 days or lesser prior to departure date: 100% of tour cost will be non-refundable
*In case of flight journey, Air ticket amount will be non-refundable (100% cancellation charges) once the tickets booked
POSTPONEMENT POLICY:
If due to any reason the group tour is postponed to the next/forthcoming vacation, an additional postponement charges over and above the tour cost will be applicable
CHECK IN/OUT POLICY:
Standard check in and checkout time of most of the hotels are 12:00 noon. Early check in and late checkout will be subject to availability. We will try to give as many rooms as possible for early check in or late checkout but we don’t promise to give all the rooms for the same. For guaranteed early check in or late check out, the hotel(s) should be booked at the time of package booking by paying additional amount charged by the hotel.
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