Maharashtra
Mumbai, Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar
5 Nights / 6 Days
Mumbai - Lonavala - Mahabaleshwar - Panchgani - Pune
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Package ID 0433
Pune and Lonavala
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days in Pune and the hills: the Peshwas' Shaniwar Wada, Sinhagad fort, the Aga Khan Palace, and the Bhaja caves and viewpoints of Lonavala.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Pune and Lonavala is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Sinhagad and Bhaja Caves. It starts in Pune and ends in Pune. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0433
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Pune, Sinhagad, Lonavala, Bhaja Caves
- Starts
- Pune
- Ends
- Pune
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0433
- Tour
- Pune and Lonavala
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Maharashtra
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Monuments and temples set their own timings; Ajanta is closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays. Ferries, boats, entry fees and special darshan passes are paid locally. Ghat roads are slow in the monsoon.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Pune
Our representative meets you at Pune airport or station. Spend the afternoon at the Shaniwar Wada, the fortified mansion of the Peshwas, the rock-cut Pataleshwar cave temple and the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Pune's most loved temple. Overnight stay in Pune.
Overnight: Pune
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Day 2 — Sinhagad and the Aga Khan Palace
Drive up to Sinhagad fort (about 35 km), where Tanaji Malusare fell in 1670, for the view and a plate of pithla-bhakri at the top. In the afternoon, visit the Aga Khan Palace, where Gandhiji and Kasturba were held and where her samadhi stands, and the Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum. Overnight stay in Pune.
Overnight: Pune
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Day 3 — Pune to Lonavala
Drive to Lonavala (about 65 km). Climb to the Bhaja caves, among the oldest Buddhist rock-cut shrines in the Deccan, and watch the sunset from Tiger's Leap. Overnight stay in Lonavala.
Overnight: Lonavala
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Day 4 — Lonavala to Pune
After breakfast, a stop at the Ekvira Devi temple above the Karla caves, then drive back to Pune (about 65 km) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Pune → Lonavala
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Pune | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Lonavala | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Pune and Lonavala?
For this 3-night tour of Pune and Lonavala:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Pune and Lonavala cover?
The route is Pune → Lonavala. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Pune and 1 night in Lonavala.
How long is the Pune and Lonavala, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Pune (Day 1: Arrive in Pune) and ends in Pune (Day 4: Lonavala to Pune).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Pune and Lonavala?
No. The Pune and Lonavala starts in Pune and ends in Pune, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Pune and Lonavala?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Pune and Lonavala. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Pune and Lonavala?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Pune and Lonavala each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Pune and Lonavala itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Pune and Lonavala, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Maharashtra trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Maharashtra trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra; the monsoon (June to September) is best for the green Sahyadri hills.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing as specified. Ferries to Elephanta and Sindhudurg, safaris and boats are paid locally; flights or trains (including the Konkan Railway) are quoted separately.
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