Things to do in Pune District, Maharashtra: The Best Day Trips from

January 31, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Discover the best top things to do in Pune District, India including Full Day Private City tour of Pune with a licensed Guide, Singhagad-Panshet-Lavasa Trip (Guided Full Day Sightseeing Tour), Mumbai to Lonavala Monsoon Drive in Private Vehicle, Full Day Cultural & Heritage Pune City Tour in Private Vehicle, 2000 year old Buddhist trail to Karla & Bhaja Caves as a day trip from Mumbai, Lonavala - Hill Station Tour From Mumbai, Sunrise Nagarkot Tour with Bhaktapur Visit, Pune to Lonavala Monsoon Drive in Private Vehicle, Khadakwasla Dam, Sinhagad Fort and Panshet Dam Tour by Car, Karla and Bhaja Caves Tour, Mumbai - A Guided Experience.
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1. Full Day Private City tour of Pune with a licensed Guide

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On this 8-hour private tour, visit Pune’s most significant attractions, including Aga Khan Palace, Pataleshwar Caves, Raja Dinkar Museum, Shaniwar Wada Fort &  Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati (Ganesha)Temple.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, English Speaking Professional guide, Transport by private AC vehicle

Exclusions: Any Meals during the tour, Entrance ticket to the Monuments., Tips/gratuities

Reviewed By Cbyon

Kanika was the perfect guide - knowledgeable, chatty (just enough) and reassuring (India can be daunting). The tour itself was the perfect length and was also the ideal mix of cultural and historic. It also provided some much-needed conversation (especially when you’re traveling alone) as well as local insights.

2. Singhagad-Panshet-Lavasa Trip (Guided Full Day Sightseeing Tour)

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Experience the popular gateway near to Pune, explore the astounding scenery of Singhagad Fort, panoramic view of the landscape, clouds drifting over the mountains and enjoy the preachy breeze, Panshet Dam nestled in the lap of Sahyadri mountain ranges and Lavasa a well developed township stylistically based on the Italian town Portofinoon known for it's picturesque beauty on this guided tour to Pune's most perennial favorite gateway. Enjoy the local food at the top of the fort and listen the heart warming stories of its glorious past, an experience not to be missed if you are in Pune and develop a great perspective of the city, its culture and life of a local.

Inclusions: 1. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, 2. Car for all the destinations, 3. Water Bottle and Local Snacks, 3. Great local tips and recommendations

Exclusions: 1. Entry fee to any historical site, 2.Lunch

Reviewed By Ramraj900

I enjoyed the Boat Ride in the Lake.Being there in the peace with stunning view was breathtaking.Even the walk on the Ghats was one of a kind experience.

3. Mumbai to Lonavala Monsoon Drive in Private Vehicle

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Experience the season of love and romance in the beautiful Western Ghats. Lonavala one of the most spectacular hill stations near Mumbai. Wearing a cloak of serenity and mostly covered with a layer of mist during monsoon, this little hill town has been a perfect hideaway for mountains and monsoons lovers.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pickup & Drop, Local English Speaking Guide, Toll Tax & Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By Prudhvi1993

Vikrant who was my guide was very helpful and he is a great guy to have a conversation with and at the same time enjoy the city of Mumbai. He is very helpful and courteous. Both me and my wife had a great time learning about Mumbai and we will definitely use his service again to explore Mumbai a little more since we only had a day last time. Try to sign up with them for a great experience.

4. Full Day Cultural & Heritage Pune City Tour in Private Vehicle

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Visit the most important attractions in Pune in just one day with this cultural tour of the city. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the city’s ancient heritage from an informative local guide and visit sites like Aga Khan Palace, where Mahatma Gandhi was once imprisoned, the historic Tulsi Baug market, and the popular pilgrimage site Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.

Inclusions: Pickup & Drop, Toll Tax & Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Any Meals, Personal Expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By Prudhvi1993

Vikrant who was my guide was very helpful and he is a great guy to have a conversation with and at the same time enjoy the city of Mumbai. He is very helpful and courteous. Both me and my wife had a great time learning about Mumbai and we will definitely use his service again to explore Mumbai a little more since we only had a day last time. Try to sign up with them for a great experience.

5. 2000 year old Buddhist trail to Karla & Bhaja Caves as a day trip from Mumbai

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Karla & Bhaja Caves is a day tour from Mumbai where we go back 2000 years to explore rock cut Buddhist caves on an ancient trade route. Whats in store are magnificent monasteries up in the hill, prayer halls, exquisite sculptures carved on rocks, residences of monks of the first century as well as shelters made for weary travelers of the ancient trade routes between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan Plateau.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Lunch, Hote & Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off, Local guide

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Reviewed By FarAway34163201237

It was an amazing trip not much as expected but more of what it should have been like. Mumbai is and has always stayed amazing. Living in Mumbai never really got the time to explore it. It is simply amazing!

6. Lonavala - Hill Station Tour From Mumbai

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Lonavala has been blessed with nature's beauty in abundance. This awesome tour will relax and rejuvenate your mind. Be awestruck by visiting the different places of the majestic hill station like Ryewood Park, Shivaji Udyan, Valvan Dam, Lonavala Lake, Tungarli Lake, Karla cave and Lohagad Fort. So be ready to enjoy your day in the greenery hill station. Karla Caves The Karla Caves or Karle Caves or Karla Cells are a complex of ancient Indian Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines located in Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The shrines were developed over the period – from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD. Bhaja Caves The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja. The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected as a National Monument, by the Archaeological Survey of India per Notification No. 2407-A. It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By ritturijhwani

My review isnt really for their tour and travel business but for the NGO these guys run for the people in Dharavi. I got to know through social media that Rahul works towards collecting things to be redistributed amongst the needy in Dharavi. He was absolutely fantastic in sharing information and arranging for the pickup. His team member Vishal helped in transporting the entire lot of items seamlessly. Well spoken and impressive team, working towards a great cause

7. Sunrise Nagarkot Tour with Bhaktapur Visit

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Enjoy this full-day tour to Kathmandu, one of the most scenic hill stations in the Kathmandu Valley. Admire the sunrise view over the 8 Himalayan ranges: Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Mahalangur and Nambur and the views of the Kathmandu Valley and Shivapuri, from the viewpoint in Nagarkot is one of the unbeatable views in the world. Spend few hours walking the very famous Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley.

Inclusions: Private Transportation (Air conditioned car for up to 3 passengers and air-conditioned jeep for more than 3 passengers), Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By federicob126

The experience with this agency was amazing for me and my father. Before we arrived in Kathmandu Binu gave us all the information and tips that we needed. While the holiday our guide Rajan followed us from the first to the last day allowing us to reach our goal: reach the Everest Base Camp. He helped us to solve all the problems we had during the trekking. Thank you very much Rajan and to all the staff of AME Treck.

8. Pune to Lonavala Monsoon Drive in Private Vehicle

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Experience the season of love and romance in the beautiful Western Ghats. Lonavala one of the most spectacular hill stations near Mumbai. Wearing a cloak of serenity and mostly covered with a layer of mist during monsoon, this little hill town has been a perfect hideaway for mountains and monsoons lovers.

Inclusions: Pickup & Drop, Toll Tax & Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Local English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Gratuities, Any Meals

Reviewed By Prudhvi1993

Vikrant who was my guide was very helpful and he is a great guy to have a conversation with and at the same time enjoy the city of Mumbai. He is very helpful and courteous. Both me and my wife had a great time learning about Mumbai and we will definitely use his service again to explore Mumbai a little more since we only had a day last time. Try to sign up with them for a great experience.

9. Khadakwasla Dam, Sinhagad Fort and Panshet Dam Tour by Car

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This Car tour is a car tour of the Khadakwasla Dam, one of the major drinking water sources of the Pune City, it is also very beautiful to visit early morning. The next spot is the Sinhagad Fort, once a pillar of the Maratha Dynasty. On this Fort the guest will be able to learn about the Maratha Dynasty that ruled Pune. Here the guest will be able to enjoy delicious fire cooked meal. Last but not the least is the Panshet Dam located away from the city, which is famous for seasonal bird watching and Scenic Photography.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Authentic Maharashtrian Lunch (Vegetarian/ Non - Vegeterian), Parking Fees

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Reviewed By Edward L

Only for the ones that wants to really see Pune intimately. The walking tour through the heart of downtown Pune. My tour guide Gaurav had many good local stories as well as good knowledge of local Pune history. Some of the sites visited are actual live temples that are still in use.

10. Karla and Bhaja Caves Tour, Mumbai - A Guided Experience

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Karla and Bhaja Caves are located near Lonavala in Maharashtra. There is also a waterfall near the cave known as the Bhaja Waterfall. Lohagad and Visapur forts are not far from these caves. Karla Cave is the largest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya (temple) in India built during Satavahana's rule. Karla is the best example of rock-cut architecture. It takes nearly 20 minutes to climb up the steep way of the Karla caves. Enjoy Beautiful Scenery of the Amazing Mumbai-Pune Expressway en-route Lonavla. Explore Karla caves and Bhaja caves and after that visit Bhaja Waterfall for amazing Pictures. Note- The return time for every trip is 10 pm if the time exceeds 10 pm then from 10 pm to 12 midnight an additional driver allowance of Rs. 300 is payable. If the time crosses 12 midnight then an additional days charge is payable. Pick-up Time: 9:00 AM Duration: 12 Hrs Start point & Endpoint: All travelers will be picked and drop back to the hotel. Maximum occupancy: 7 Pax Minimum occupancy: 2 Pax

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop, Transfer to Lonavala in AC car, Toll and Parking fee

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Reviewed By Ruthlesscreature

I am a solo traveller , being a girl it was not easy.But trust me I can't explain you how much I am satisfied with this trip .This trip has goven me courage for more solo trips.The best part of my trip was rafting and camping.

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