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Junnar Sightseeing Day Tour from Pune

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Trip Overview

A day tour of the birthplace of Shivaji Maharaj from Pune is a great option for someone who would like to explore offbeat forts, temples and caves.

Highlights

  • Visit the places like the Shivneri fort, Lenyadri Caves, Junnar caves and more during this tour.
  • No haggling over the fares and waiting in long ques to avail a comfortable vehicle.
  • Service of an experienced driver and a well-maintained car.
  • Absolutely serene drive during the monsoons with breathtaking views.
  • Complimentary water bottles and newspapers.

 

Detailed Overview

Junnar is a historical city in the Pune district of Maharashtra after all this city was the birthplace of the great Maratha king Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Junnar is dotted with caves which date back to even 2nd and 3rd BC. Situated on the laps of Sahyadri Range, there are over 200 caves individually rock cut and spread over four hills within the Junnar region. Some of such cave temple groups are Tuljalena, Manmodi, and Shivneri etc. Among which the group of 40-60 cave temples termed as Lenyadri Caves are the much popular and largest one. Junnar has some majestic views to offer a traveller and is considered as a go-to place on the weekends.

 

Itinerary

  • The driver will pick you from hotel/residence address in Pune city limits at a time selected while booking. 
  • The drive to Junnar is about 90 kilometres from Pune and may take up to 3.5 hours to reach.
  • Upon arrival, you may visit the following suggested places, you may skip OR add a few of your own
  • Shivneri Fort: The birthplace of renowned Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji, Shivneri Fort is located near Junnar. The fort which dates back to 17th century used to be a military bastion.  Chhatrapati Shivaji’s father was a general to Sultan of Bijapur. He built this fort to protect his pregnant wife from constant warfare in that time period. 
  • Lenyadri caves: A series of rock-cut caves located about 5 km from the city of Junnar. These majestic ancient caves are 30 in total and offer a lot to explore.
  • Girijatmaj Ganapati Temple: This is one of the Ashtavinayak temples in Maharashtra and is located in the Lenyadri Caves, the main temple has close to eighteen rooms and is controlled by the Archaeological Survey of India. 
  • Junnar Caves: Junnar caves are a group of caves and Buddhists rock-cut temples located near Pune, dating back to 2nd and 3rd century BC.
  • Bhimashankar Caves: These caves are perched at a considerable height and some of them are inaccessible, the caves are believed to be a pious gift from someone called Simtabhati.
  • Tulja Caves: These are a series of 11 Buddist caves among which the cave number 4 is now taken over by Hindus and is converted to a temple of Tulja Devi.
  • After the completion of your tour, the driver will drop you back to your hotel/residence in Pune city limits.

Basic Details

Start Point
Pune Hotel/Residence
Finish Point
Pune Hotel/Residence
Start time
6:00 am 6:30 am 7:00 am 7:30 am See more
Category
Tours & SightseeingFamily-friendly
Trip Code
O914A2679

Inclusions

  • All transportation using air-conditioned private cab.
  • Pickup and drop-off in Pune city limits.
  • Driver and fuel charges.
  • Limit of 300 kilometres of usage (can be extended with extra charges).
  • Tour as per the itinerary (you may skip or add some places in the region).
  • Complimentary water bottles and newspapers.

Exclusions

  • Monument entrance fees.
  • Any toll and parking charges (To be paid as per actuals to the driver).
  • Personal expenses.
  • Any meals and accommodation for guests.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above.
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Important Information

  • This is not a guided tour.
  • The guests may choose to skip or add any new attraction in the destination of the tour.
  • The booking price is applicable if the pick-up and drop-off is the same location.
  • Pick up and drop off location can be different but an extra charge will apply. To be paid to the driver directly.
  • Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar.
  • SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga or similar.
  • Night charge of Rs. 300 is applicable if the cab service is used between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
  • After 300 kilometers, an additional per kilometer charge will be applicable (to be paid directly to the driver).
  • For Sedan (4-seater) - Rs. 13 per km (additional kilometre).
  • For SUV (6-seater) - Rs. 16 per km (additional kilometre).
  • The driver will know the local language, English speaking driver can be requested by you during the booking in "Special Request" section, the team will try their best to fulfill the request but the same cannot be promised for sure.
  • Please note that the driver may not know opening and closing timings for all the monument or places of visit. The guests are requested to confirm the same with respective authority.

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund if cancelled before* 24 hour
  • No refund after that

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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point

  • The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick-up point in city limits. Please enter the full pick up address at the checkout page.
  • The contact person details and phone number are shared in booking voucher sent to you via email after booking.
  • The driver and cab details are share 2 to 4 hours prior to the tour starting time.
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