This 3-day itinerary offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and nature adventure centered around Pune and the historic Sinhagad Fort. Starting with your arrival in Pune, you’ll get to experience the city’s rich heritage by visiting iconic landmarks like Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, and the tranquil Okayama Friendship Garden. The highlight of the trip is a scenic trek to Sinhagad Fort, where you can explore ancient ruins, waterfalls, and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Sahyadri hills, especially vibrant during the monsoon season. The final day provides a relaxed morning with an optional visit to serene spots like Pashan Lake or Mulshi Dam before you check out and continue your onward journey. This trip perfectly balances history, nature, and leisure for an enriching getaway.
๐๏ธ Highlights:
Explore Pune’s cultural landmarks like Shaniwar Wada and Dagdusheth Temple
Trek to historic Sinhagad Fort with waterfalls and panoramic monsoon views
Visit memorials and ancient ruins at the fort
Optional nature walk at Pashan Lake or Mulshi Dam on the last day
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Pune โLeisure and Local Sightseeing
Pune
Arrive in Pune by morning and check-in to your hotel in Pune city. After freshening up, spend the day exploring Pune’s local attractions such as Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, or the Pune Okayama Friendship Garden. Enjoy a relaxed evening strolling through the vibrant Koregaon Park area or visiting local markets. Overnight stay in Pune.
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple:
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple is one of Pune’s most famous and revered Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Known for its stunning architecture and vibrant celebrations, especially during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the temple attracts thousands of devotees and tourists throughout the year. Founded by a sweet maker (halwai) named Dagdusheth, it holds great cultural and spiritual significance in the region, making it a must-visit landmark for those exploring Pune’s rich heritage.
Okayama Friendship Garden:
The Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden, also called Pu La Deshpande Udyan, is a peaceful Japanese-style garden in Pune. Inspired by Okayama’s famous Koraku-en Garden, it features koi ponds, bamboo groves, stone lanterns, and wooden bridges. The garden offers a tranquil escape with lush greenery and waterfalls, perfect for relaxation and nature walks within the city. It beautifully symbolizes the cultural friendship between Pune and Okayama, Japan.
Day 2 :
Trek to Sinhagad Fort โ Exploration โ Return to Pune
Pune
In the morning, after an early breakfast, depart from Pune to Sinhagad Fort (approx. 30 km, 1-hour drive). Begin the moderately challenging trek to Sinhagad Fort, famous for its rich history, rugged terrain, and beautiful waterfalls, especially during the monsoon season. Explore the fort’s ruins, including the historic Tanaji Malusare memorial, watchtower, and old temples. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Sahyadri hills cloaked in lush monsoon greenery. After sightseeing, trek down and return to Pune by late afternoon. Rest and relax at your hotel. Overnight stay in Pune.
Sinhagad Fort:
Sinhagad Fort, perched atop a hill near Pune, is a historic fortress known for its rich Maratha heritage and strategic importance. Famous for the legendary Battle of Sinhagad in 1670, the fort offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Sahyadri hills and lush greenery, especially during the monsoon season. Visitors can explore ancient ruins, watchtowers, and temples while enjoying trekking trails that combine history with nature’s beauty. It’s a popular destination for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. The fort also provides a perfect spot for experiencing vibrant local culture through traditional food stalls and festivals.
Day 3 :
Leisure Morning โOptional Visit to Pashan Lake or Mulshi Dam โ Departure
Pune
Start your day leisurely with breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your departure time, you may choose to visit nearby scenic spots such as Pashan Lake or Mulshi Dam, both excellent for peaceful nature walks and photography. Afterward, check out from your hotel in Pune and proceed with your onward journey, concluding your historic and scenic 3-day trip centered around Sinhagad Fort.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
๐ฝ๏ธ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
๐ ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
๐ TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
๐ณPayment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
๐Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 & 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
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