6-Day Pilgrimage & Sightseeing Itinerary: Pune – Mahabaleshwar – Ashtavinayak – Bhimashankar – Jejuri – Pune
Date: 12th May 2025 to 17th May 2025
Mode of Travel: By Road (Private Vehicle – Winger/Urbania/Luxury Bus)
Day 1: 12th May 2025 – Arrival at Pune & Proceed to Mahabaleshwar
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05:00 PM – Arrival at Pune Railway Station
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Meet and greet by tour representative/driver
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Proceed to Mahabaleshwar (Approx. 120 km – 4 hours journey)
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Enroute scenic view of the ghats (optional tea break)
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Night Stay – Mahabaleshwar
Day 2: 13th May 2025 – Mahabaleshwar Sightseeing & Proceed to Morgaon
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Early morning after breakfast, begin Mahabaleshwar sightseeing:
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Wilson Point (Sunrise Point)
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Arthur Seat Point
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Venna Lake (Boating)
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Panchganga Mandir & Mahabaleshwar Temple
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Elphinstone Point
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Mapro Garden
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Afternoon: Proceed to Morgaon (Ashtavinayak 1st Ganpati) (Approx. 180 km – 5 hours)
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Night Stay – Morgaon or nearby (Baramati/Nira)
Day 3: 14th May 2025 – Begin Ashtavinayak Darshan
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Morgaon – Mayureshwar Ganpati
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Proceed to Siddhatek – Siddhivinayak Ganpati
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Drive to Pali – Ballaleshwar Ganpati
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Visit Mahad – Varadvinayak Ganpati
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Option to stay overnight in Mahad or return to Pune for night stay (depending on preference)
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Night Stay – Mahad or Pune
Day 4: 15th May 2025 – Continue Ashtavinayak + Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
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Early morning visit to Theur – Chintamani Ganpati
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Proceed to Lenyadri – Girijatmaj Ganpati (Cave temple)
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Visit Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple (Approx. 65 km from Lenyadri)
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End day with Ozar – Vighnahar Ganpati
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Night Stay – Ozar or nearby
Day 5: 16th May 2025 – Final Ganpati & Jejuri Visit
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Proceed to Ranjangaon – Mahaganpati (8th Ashtavinayak)
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Final darshan back at Morgaon Ganpati (As per tradition, first Ganpati visited is also last)
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Optional visit to Jejuri – Lord Khandoba Temple (Popular Jyotirlinga-like temple of devotion)
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Return journey to Pune
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Night Stay – Pune
Day 6: 17th May 2025 – Pune Local Sightseeing & Departure
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Early morning Pune City Tour covering:
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Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
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Shaniwar Wada
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Saras Baug
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Parvati Hill
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Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
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Aga Khan Palace (time permitting)
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06:00 PM – Drop at Pune Railway Station
Suggested Vehicle Options:
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Tata Winger 9-Seater – Ideal for family tours with luggage space
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Force Urbania Hire from Pune – Spacious & premium for groups
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Luxury Bus Hire in Pune – For large family pilgrim groups
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Minibus or Volvo Bus Hire from Pune – Comfortable long-distance travel options
For Bookings:
📞 Call: 7721912222
🌐 Website: www.punetours.com
