Pune: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has launched a range of tour packages for people to explore and travel to various destinations in Maharashtra during the monsoon season.
With the arrival of rains, many locations in Maharashtra transform into picturesque landscapes. This has led to an increased demand from travelers who want to visit tourist, historic, and devotional places to experience the beauty of the rain, waterfalls, and scenic locations.
Since 2020, MSRTC has been offering package tours such as Mahabaleshwar Darshan, Ashtavinayak Darshan, Raigad Darshan, Lonavla Darshan, Konkan Darshan, Gangapur Darshan, Ramoji Film City Srisailam, and 11 Maruti Darshan, among others.
This year, considering the high demand from passengers, MSRTC has introduced new tour packages. Here are the details of the packages:
Swargate Area:
- Tour Destinations: Mahabaleshwar Darshan and Raigad Darshan
- Days: Every Sunday
- Prices:
- Semi Luxury: Mahabaleshwar Darshan – Rs 560, Raigad Darshan – Rs 715
- Normal: Mahabaleshwar Darshan – Rs 415, Raigad Darshan – Rs 525
Shivajinagar Area:
- Tour Destinations: 11 Maruti Darshan, Mahabaleshwar Darshan, and Ashtavinayak Darshan
- Days: 11 Maruti Darshan – Every Saturday, Mahabaleshwar Darshan – Every Sunday, Ashtavinayak Darshan – Every Sankashti
- Prices:
- Semi Luxury: 11 Maruti Darshan – Rs 1260, Mahabaleshwar Darshan – Rs 600, Ashtavinayak Darshan – Rs 1345
- Normal: 11 Maruti Darshan – Rs 935, Mahabaleshwar Darshan – Rs 440, Ashtavinayak Darshan – Rs 990
Pimpri Chinchwad Area:
- Tour Destinations: Ashtavinayak Darshan, Kadus Pandharpur Darshan, Bhalawadi Pandharpur Darshan, Rajgurunagar Pandharpur Darshan
- Days: Ashtavinayak Darshan – Every Sankashti, Kadus Pandharpur Darshan, Bhalawadi Pandharpur Darshan, Rajgurunagar Pandharpur Darshan – Every Ekadashi
- Prices:
- Semi Luxury: Ashtavinayak Darshan – Rs 1370
- Normal: Ashtavinayak Darshan – Rs 1005, Kadus Pandharpur Darshan – Rs 810, Bhalawadi Pandharpur Darshan – Rs 900, Rajgurunagar Pandharpur Darshan – Rs 780
MIDC:
- Tour Destinations: Ashtavinayak Darshan, Konkan Darshan
- Days: Ashtavinayak Darshan – Every Sankashti
- Prices:
- Normal: Ashtavinayak Darshan – Rs 1085, Konkan Darshan – Rs 1190
These tour packages by MSRTC provide a convenient and affordable way for travelers to explore the beauty of Maharashtra during the monsoon season. Whether it’s visiting scenic hill stations, historic sites, or devotional places, these packages offer a range of options to suit different preferences. Travelers can choose between semi-luxury and normal packages based on their budget and requirements. By availing these tour packages, individuals can enjoy a hassle-free journey while experiencing the captivating charm of Maharashtra’s monsoon destinations.
