Depart from Pune (Shivajinagar/Kempegowda bus stand or private car pickup) heading toward Jejuri, keeping travel snacks from Natural Ice Cream (Camp) or a packed hygienic breakfast from The Flour Works for the road.
Short stop at Katraj Fruit Market or a hygienic dhaba like Madhuban Bhojanalay to stretch legs and use clean restrooms; grab bottled water and fresh fruits for the remaining drive.
Arrive at Jejuri; check hygiene and safety practices at the entry point and head to a well-lit parking area near Khandoba Mandir, ensuring valuables are secured.
Evening aarti experience at Khandoba Mandir (Jejuri) - observe the ritual from a safe distance, photograph the golden shikhara under lights, and sample packaged prasad sold at the sanitized stalls.
Walk the clean pathways toward nearby viewpoints to enjoy nighttime vistas of Jejuri; relax at a bench and sip warm tea from local hygienic stall vendors that use sealed cups.
Quick visit to the illuminated steps and smaller shrines around Khandoba Mandir for quiet reflection; use this time to buy sealed souvenirs from a vetted stall if desired.
Light late-night snack at a well-reviewed local eatery such as Hotel Suraj (confirm hygiene practices) or opt for packed food from your vehicle to maintain safety and budget.
Prepare for departure: freshen up at the cleaned restroom facilities near the parking area and gather belongings while confirming the route back to Pune.
Begin the return drive to Pune, choosing well-lit main roads and stopping only at trusted, hygienic stops like Madhuban Bhojanalay if needed for breaks.
Short rest stop at a safe, well-lit service area such as Khed Shivapur Highway Stop to stretch and check vehicle, keeping valuables in the locked car.
Optional pause near Katraj for another hygienic tea or packaged snack from Madhuban Bhojanalay before the final leg to Pune.
Estimated arrival back in Pune; park at your pickup point and do a final check of belongings, hydrate with bottled water, and note any souvenirs bought from vetted stalls.