Leave home with plenty of buffer; for domestic flights arrive 2 hours before departure so your elderly mother and child can complete check-in and security without rush.
Take a morning flight to Rajkot — this keeps the longest travel leg short and avoids a long overnight car drive; flights commonly take ~3–4h with a connection. Choose a direct/one-stop option with minimal layover for comfort.
Pre-book a private taxi or hotel transfer (wheelchair-accessible if needed) so the family has door-to-door service and minimal waiting. Check-in and rest on arrival.
Eat at the hotel’s multi-cuisine restaurant for reliable hygiene, accessible seating and options for the child and elderly (mild dishes, soft rotis). Hotel restaurants usually operate 12:00pm–3:00pm for lunch.
If everyone feels well, visit a short, low-effort local attraction or museum near the city centre for a gentle walk and cultural exposure. Check opening hours (many local museums open ~10:00am–5:30pm).
Choose a clean, highly-rated thali restaurant (ask your hotel concierge for the nearest accessible option) to sample local flavours; request mild spices for the child and soft items for the elder.
Have a hearty, early breakfast at the hotel (buffet offers both Indian and Continental options) so the family has energy for the short drive and hill visit. Hotel breakfast typically 6:30am–10:30am.
Private taxi from Rajkot to Chotila is about 50–60 km and takes roughly 1h15m–1h45m depending on traffic; door-to-door travel minimizes walking and is easier for the elderly.
Visit the hilltop Chamunda Mata temple (the main attraction in Chotila). Best to go early to avoid sun and crowds; the temple is generally open early morning through evening (commonly ~5:00am–9:00pm), but confirm locally. Arrange the car to drop you near the top to limit walking for your mother; there are steps and a short uphill approach.
Stroll the small local market near the temple base for souvenirs and snacks. Keep the outing short and sit at shaded spots; carry water and sun protection for the child and mother.
Chotila has limited dining options; for reliability either eat at a clean highway dhaba/restaurant or pack lunch from Rajkot hotel. For the child and elderly, choose simple, familiar foods (khichdi, dal, soft rotis).
Choose a comfortable sit-down restaurant (hotel recommendation) with accessible seating; order light, nutritious dishes and a child-friendly item such as dal-rice or pasta.
Have a calm breakfast at the hotel; confirm the check-out time and request a late check-out if you need to rest after the morning transfer to the airport.
If time allows and everyone feels up to it, visit a short, easy attraction close to the hotel. Keep the activity under 90 minutes and avoid long queues or crowded places.
Take an afternoon flight back to Pune. Book seats in advance for more legroom; travel mid-day to avoid very early or late flights for the elderly and child.