Pune Raigad Tour Package (4 Days)
4-day Pune Raigad tour from Pune: Raigad, Pune and Sinhagad Fort. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹10,760 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
21° – 30°C
October in Pune Raigad
Description
4-day Pune Raigad tour from Pune: Raigad, Pune and Sinhagad Fort. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹10,760 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati, Aga Khan Palace and more. October–March; July–September for the green ghats (forts are slippery) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Premium Grand Emerald, Pune. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Pune Raigad
Best time: October to FebruaryAverage temperature range: 14°C – 37°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pune: the Peshwas and Aga Khan Palace
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Pune in the morning. Check in at your hotel in Pune. Start at Shaniwar Wada, the fortified palace of the Peshwas built in 1732, of which the great walls and gates survive, and the Lal Mahal nearby, rebuilt on the site of Shivaji's boyhood home. Have darshan at the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati temple. After lunch, visit the Aga Khan Palace, where Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba were held in 1942–44 and where Kasturba's samadhi stands, and the 8th-century rock-cut Pataleshwar cave temple. Overnight stay in Pune.
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Shaniwar Wada
The 18th-century fort-palace of the Peshwas.
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Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati
Pune's most famous Ganesha temple.
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Aga Khan Palace
Where Gandhi was held in 1942–44; Kasturba's samadhi is here.
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Pataleshwar Caves
An 8th-century rock-cut Shiva temple in the city.
Pune to Raigad over the Tamhini ghat
Today's travel: from Pune to Raigad (about 132 km, 2 hrs 30 min). Drive over the Tamhini ghat, past waterfalls in the monsoon, down to the Konkan foothills. Take the ropeway up to Raigad, the hill fort where Shivaji Maharaj was crowned Chhatrapati in 1674 and made his capital. Walk through the ruins of the palace and the market street, see the throne platform with his statue, the Jagadishwar temple and his samadhi, and stand at the edge of Takmak Tok, the execution cliff, and Hirkani Buruj, named after a milkmaid who climbed down the cliff at night to reach her child. Overnight stay in Raigad.
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Raigad Fort
Shivaji Maharaj's capital, where he was crowned in 1674.
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Raigad ropeway
The cable car up the cliff face to the fort.
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Takmak Tok
A sheer cliff point on the fort.
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Shivaji Maharaj's samadhi
The memorial near the Jagadishwar temple.
Raigad to Pune
Today's travel: from Raigad to Pune (about 132 km, 2 hrs 30 min). See the Raigad fort again in the soft morning light if you like, or the memorial of Jijamata, Shivaji's mother, at Pachad below it. Drive back to Pune and spend the evening on Fergusson College Road or at the Osho garden. Overnight stay in Pune.
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Jijamata's samadhi, Pachad
The memorial of Shivaji Maharaj's mother below Raigad.
Sinhagad and the end of the tour
Drive up to Sinhagad, the fort taken back for Shivaji in 1670 by Tanaji Malusare, who died in the attack ("the fort is won but the lion is gone"). Walk to the Tanaji memorial and the cliff points, and have pithla-bhakri and buttermilk at the stalls before driving back down to Pune. Drive from Pune to Sinhagad Fort (about 30 km, 30 min) and from Sinhagad Fort to Pune (about 30 km, 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Pune. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Pune to Sinhagad Fort
30 km · ~36m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Pune
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
30 km · 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Sinhagad FortSinhagad Fort, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Pune to Sinhagad Fort
30 km · ~40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pune
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pune. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pune → Sinhagad Fort
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~30 km
~40m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130
- Arrive in Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad Fort, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Pune to Sinhagad Fort
Nearest railway stations: Pune Jn for Pune, Pune Jn for Sinhagad Fort.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Sinhagad Fort to Pune
30 km · ~36m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Sinhagad Fort
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
30 km · 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PunePune, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Sinhagad Fort to Pune
30 km · ~40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sinhagad Fort
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sinhagad Fort. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sinhagad Fort → Pune
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~30 km
~40m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130
- Arrive in Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Sinhagad Fort to Pune
Nearest railway stations: Pune Jn for Sinhagad Fort, Pune Jn for Pune.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Sinhagad Fort
The fort of Tanaji Malusare's famous night attack of 1670.
Tour Overview
Four days in the land of the Marathas: Pune's Peshwa palace and Aga Khan Palace, Shivaji Maharaj's capital of Raigad over the Tamhini ghat, and the fort of Sinhagad.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Pune. The route runs Pune → Raigad → Pune → Sinhagad Fort → Pune, about 324 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Pune Raigad Tour from Pune
- Shaniwar Wada
- Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati
- Aga Khan Palace
- Pataleshwar Caves
- Raigad Fort
- Raigad ropeway
- Takmak Tok
- Shivaji Maharaj's samadhi
Inclusions in the Pune Raigad Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Pune for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Pune Raigad Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Pune Raigad Tour
Best time to visit: October–March; July–September for the green ghats (forts are slippery)
Route: Pune → Raigad → Pune → Sinhagad Fort → Pune (about 324 km in all)
Before you go: The Raigad ropeway may stop in strong wind or heavy rain; the alternative is a long climb on foot. The Tamhini ghat road is narrow and can have landslides in the monsoon.
Hotels: Treebo Premium Grand Emerald, Pune; 3-star hotel in Raigad, or similar.
Package Price: Cab
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Pune. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab |
|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹18,740 |
| 33 Persons | ₹15,370 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹13,600 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹12,540 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹10,760 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Shaniwar Wada
An 18th-century fortification and the seat of the Peshwa rulers, known for its massive wooden gates, intricate carvings, and the tragic history of a young prince's ghost. The evening light-and-sound show narrates the fort's story in Marathi and English.
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati
Pune's most famous Ganesha temple.
Aga Khan Palace
A majestic palace built in 1892, famous for its Italian arches and lush gardens, and historically significant as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba during the Quit India Movement. It now houses a memorial and a small museum with personal artefacts.
Pataleshwar Caves
An 8th-century rock-cut Shiva temple in the city.
Raigad Fort
Shivaji Maharaj's capital, where he was crowned in 1674.
Raigad ropeway
The cable car up the cliff face to the fort.
Takmak Tok
A sheer cliff point on the fort.
Shivaji Maharaj's samadhi
The memorial near the Jagadishwar temple.
Jijamata's samadhi, Pachad
The memorial of Shivaji Maharaj's mother below Raigad.
Sinhagad Fort
A hill fortress perched on a cliff about 25 km southwest of Pune, offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and the site of the 1670 battle led by Tanaji Malusare. A popular spot for sunrise walks and picnics, with a small temple and memorial at the top.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March; July–September for the green ghats (forts are slippery) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Pune for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March; July–September for the green ghats (forts are slippery)
Route: Pune → Raigad → Pune → Sinhagad Fort → Pune (about 324 km in all)
Before you go: The Raigad ropeway may stop in strong wind or heavy rain; the alternative is a long climb on foot. The Tamhini ghat road is narrow and can have landslides in the monsoon.
Hotels: Treebo Premium Grand Emerald, Pune; 3-star hotel in Raigad, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Pune on day 1 and you are back in Pune on day 4.
Pune → Raigad → Pune → Sinhagad Fort → Pune. That is about 324 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹18,740 per person (cab); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹10,760 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Pune and back. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March; July–September for the green ghats (forts are slippery).
The Raigad ropeway may stop in strong wind or heavy rain; the alternative is a long climb on foot. The Tamhini ghat road is narrow and can have landslides in the monsoon.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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