Start early from Borivali to avoid city traffic and reach Trimbakeshwar for morning darshan; the drive is entirely daytime to respect the no-night-driving requirement.
Visit the Trimbakeshwar temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas). Morning darshan is best for quieter crowds; temple opens early (check local notice boards for exact aarti timings).
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Sula Vineyards (open ~11:00am–5:00pm) for a scenic meal and optional wine tasting, or choose The Little Italy for a quick, comfortable lunch in town.
Join a mid-morning vineyard tour and tasting to learn about Nashik's wine scene; tours generally run late morning to mid-afternoon — confirm and reserve in advance.
Visit the famous Shani Shingnapur shrine (noted for houses without doors and unique faith practices). The temple is open throughout the day (morning to evening).
Visit the Bhimashankar temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas) and enjoy a short nature walk in the surrounding forested ghats; morning hours are best for both darshan and walks.
Visit Pune's famous Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati temple. The temple is open throughout the day (commonly ~6:00am–9:00pm) and the evening darshan/aarti is vibrant.
Enjoy Pune specialties like misal pav and bakeries' specialties at Vaishali or a well-known bakery; Pune's food scene offers many evening options near Fergusson College Road.