Visit the Akkalkot Swami Maharaj shrine for morning darshan and to see the samadhi complex — temples are generally open from early morning till late evening, and mornings are peaceful for offerings and photography.
Have a hearty Maharashtrian breakfast (missal, poha, or idli-sambar) at a recommended local eatery or temple bhojanalaya; most places serve breakfast until about 11:00–11:30am.
Enjoy a regional thali or South/Maharashtrian dishes at a clean local restaurant near the temple/ghat; most eateries serve lunch from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
Visit the main temple and ghat area for afternoon prayers and a relaxed walk; temples/ghats are usually open through the afternoon and evenings — check locally for any special rituals.
Attend evening darshan/aarti at the Akkalkot shrine for a serene devotional experience; evenings are lively with local devotees and aarti schedules typically between 6:00pm–8:00pm.
Have dinner at a recommended hotel or temple bhojanalaya — opt for a comfortable thali with rice, dal, vegetables and a light dessert to wind up the day.
Leave very early to reach Pandharpur for the morning aarti/darshan at the Vitthal-Rukmini temple when the atmosphere is most devotional and queues are manageable.
Attend morning darshan and, if timed, the early aarti at the famous Vitthal shrine — the temple opens well before dawn and mornings are recommended for the fullest experience.
Visit the Tuljabhavani Temple for darshan and to experience one of Maharashtra’s principal Shakti shrines; temple generally opens early and remains accessible through the afternoon and evening.
Have a filling lunch (temple bhojanalaya thali or local restaurant) near the temple; most bhojanalayas serve lunch through the afternoon making it convenient before the return drive.
Start the drive back to Pune on the main highways. Plan one tea/snack stop en route and expect to reach Pune in the early-to-late evening depending on traffic.
Stop for tea and a light dinner break at a clean highway restaurant or dhaba to refresh before the final leg to Pune; many highway stops are open till late evening.