Pune & Shirdi

Part I: Pilgrimage Trail (Shirdi)

Day 1: Arrive in Pune/Designated Pick-up & Drive to Shirdi

🚗 Transfer: Pick up from your place of arrival (Pune/designated location) and drive to Shirdi.

🛎️ Check-in: Check in at the hotel.

📜 Afternoon Sightseeing:

Dixit Wada Museum: View rare photos of Sai Baba, his Kafni (robes), leather padukas, and smoking pipe (Open 10 am to 6 pm).

Gurusthan: Visit the sacred spot where Sai Baba was first visible to the world at age 16, featuring the famous Neem tree and Baba’s portraiture.

🏨 Overnight: Shirdi.

Day 2: Sai Baba Temple & Shani Shingnapur

🙏 Morning Pooja: Visit the revered Shri Sai Baba Temple built over his Samadhi. Attend the Kakad Aarti (opens 5:15 a.m.) or visit later for Darshan and Pooja.

🕉️ Excursion: Drive to Shani Shingnapur, an impressive village where houses famously have no doors.

Shaneshwara Temple: Visit the temple of Lord Shaneshwara, featuring a large idol made of black stone. (Note: Only male devotees are permitted to worship after purification rites in wet dhotis).

🔙 Return: Drive back to Shirdi in the evening.

🏨 Overnight: Shirdi.

Part II: Hill Station Retreat (Lonavala & Mahabaleshwar)

Day 3: Shirdi to Lonavala

🚗 Transfer: Check out and drive from Shirdi to Lonavala (approx. 185 km).

🛎️ Check-in & Leisure: Check into your hotel and relax for some time.

🏞️ Exploration: Explore the nearby attractions in Lonavala at your own pace.

🏨 Overnight: Lonavala.

Day 4: Drive to Mahabaleshwar & Lake Activities

🚗 Transfer: Check out and head to Mahabaleshwar (approx. 4 hours drive), enjoying the stunning views of the Sahyadri Mountains.

🛎️ Check-in & Relaxation: Check into your hotel and relax.

🛶 Venna Lake: Visit Venna Lake, an artificial lake, for activities such as boating, horseback riding, and shopping in the surrounding market.

🍓 Attractions: Visit other key spots like Mapro Garden, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Krishnabai Temple, and the Panchganga Temple.

🏨 Overnight: Mahabaleshwar.

Day 5: Mahabaleshwar – Pratapgadh Fort

⚔️ Historical Tour: Drive to Pratapgadh Fort, a 17th-century marvel constructed by Shivaji Maharaj’s Prime Minister, Moropant Trimbak Pingle.

📜 History: Explore the fort, famous as the site of the significant battle between Shivaji and Afzal Khan.

🏨 Overnight: Mahabaleshwar.

Part III: Departure

Day 6: Drive to Pune via Panchgani & Departure

🚗 Scenic Route: Check out of the hotel and head towards Pune.

🏞️ Panchgani: En-route, stop at the beautiful hill station of Panchgani, famous for its lush green hills and spectacular viewpoints.

🏁 Departure: Upon arrival at Pune, you will be dropped off at your desired location (Railway Station/International Airport).