Pune is a city steeped in history and culture, and with so many incredible sights to see, it can be tough to know where to start. Good news! The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd. (PMPML) has launched a special AC e-bus service to make exploring the best of Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the Pune Metropolitan Region easier than ever.
Whether you’re a local looking for a weekend getaway or a tourist visiting for the first time, these new tourist buses offer a comfortable and convenient way to experience the region’s top religious, historical, and scenic spots.
Here’s a look at the different routes available:
Tourist Bus No. 1:
- Hinjawadi
- Swargate
- ISKCON Temple, Kondhwa
- Kanifnath Gad
- Morgaon Ganpati
- Jejuri Temple
- Purandar Fort (Base)
Tourist Bus No. 2:
- Hinjawadi
- Swargate
- Sopankaka Temple, Saswad
- Sangameshwar Temple, Saswad
- Ekmukhi Datt Mandir, Narayanpur
- Narayaneshwar Temple, Narayanpur
- Mhaskoba Temple, Kodit
Tourist Bus No. 3:
- Pune Station
- Deccan Gymkhana
- Swargate
- Shivsrushti, Ambegaon
- Swaminarayan Temple, Nanhe
- Tukai Mata Temple, Kondhanpur
- Tridev Temple, Varve
- Baneshwar Temple & Sanctuary
Tourist Bus No. 4:
- Pune Station
- Deccan Gymkhana
- Pu La Deshpande Garden
- Mhasoba Devsthan, Kharavade
- Neelkantheshwar (Base)
- Japurdha Museum
- Ghotavade Phata
Tourist Bus No. 5:
- Pune Station
- Deccan Gymkhana
- Kharsala Dam
- Sinhagad Fort (Base)
- Gokul Flower Park, Golewadi
- Panshet Dam
- Prayag Dham
Tourist Bus No. 6:
- Swargate
- Hinjawadi
- Ramdara
- Theur Ganpati
- Panshet Dam
- Prayag Dham
Tourist Bus No. 7:
- Pune Station
- Swargate
- Vagheshwar Temple, Wagholi
- Wade Bolhai Temple
- Tulapur Triveni Sangam
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Samadhi, Vadhu Budruk
- Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple
- Vijaystambh, Bhima Koregaon
Tourist Bus No. 8:
- Pune Station
- Swargate
- ISKCON Temple, Ravet
- Moraya Gosavi Temple, Chinchwad
- Pratishirdi Shirgaon
- Gatha Mandir, Dehu Gaon
- Bhandardara Dongar (Base), Dehu Gaon
Tourist Bus No. 9:
- Swargate
- Paud Gaon
- Shri Satya Saibaba Maharaj Ashram, Hadshi
- Chinmaya Vibhooti Yoga Sadhana, Kolvan
Tourist Bus No. 10:
- Swargate
- Bhosari
- Chakan
- Hutatma Rajguru Smarak, Rajgurunagar
- Siddheshwar Temple, Rajgurunagar
- Shri Kshetra Khandoba Temple, Nimgaon
Tourist Bus No. 11:
- Swargate
- Deccan
- Kothrud
- Chandni Chowk
- Wadgaon Maval
- Ekvira Devi Temple & Karla Caves
- Bhushi Dam
- Shri Sant Dnyaneshwar Samadhi, Alandi
- (Self-funded travel to these spots by private vehicle is possible)
- Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Alandi
- Wax Museum
- Manashakti Dhyan Kendra
- Lonavala Railway Station
Key Information for Your Trip
- Ticket Price: The fare for all tourist routes is a flat rate of ₹500 per person.
- Group Discount: If you book a full bus with 33 passengers, you’ll receive a 100% discount on the tickets for 5 passengers. This offer does not apply to the Swargate to Lonavala route (Bus No. 11).
- Booking Locations: You can book your tickets at various bus pass centers, including:
- Deccan Gymkhana
- Pune Station
- Swargate
- Katraj
- Hinjawadi
- Bhosari Bus Depot
- Nigdi
- Manpa Bhavan
- Travel Flexibility: If a bus service is canceled due to low passenger count or unavoidable circumstances, you can use your ticket to travel on any other Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday in the following week.
- Inter-route Travel: On the day of your booking, your ticket allows you to use other PMPML buses to travel from your home to the starting point of your tourist bus and back home in the evening.
- Onboard Guide: A guide will be on every bus to help passengers with information about the tourist spots.
- Booking and Inquiries: For booking and details about the tourist spots, you can contact the PMPML Coordinator, Shri. Nitin Gurav, at 9850501862.
Get the “Apli PMPML” App!
To make your travel even smoother, PMPML has developed a mobile application called “Apli PMPML.” It’s available for download on the Play Store and is a great resource for all your bus travel needs.
With these new tourist services, PMPML aims to make Pune’s rich heritage accessible to everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Plan your trip and explore the wonders of the Pune region!