Leave Pune around 7:00 AM by car, allowing 2.5–3.5 hours to reach Baramati via Jejuri and Morgaon. Traffic leaving Pune can add time, so keep the schedule flexible; confirm parking at each stop as you arrive. Pause at Shri Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple in Morgaon for 45–60 minutes. It’s a revered Ashtavinayak temple, and mornings are generally a pleasant time to visit; check locally for the day’s darshan timings before you set off.
Continue to Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary near Supe for a quiet 1–1.5-hour nature stop. Check local access conditions before driving in, and don’t expect picnic facilities or much shade—carry water, wear comfortable shoes, and take your litter with you. Then head to Hotel Natraj in Baramati for a relaxed lunch; allow about an hour and budget roughly ₹200–₹500 per person. Call ahead if you want to confirm that the restaurant is open when you arrive.
After lunch, take it easy at Baramati town garden: bring your own snacks and enjoy an unhurried stroll or picnic-style break for about an hour. Late afternoon is more comfortable than the midday heat, though shade and seating can vary, so pack water and a light picnic mat if you have one.
Leave Baramati by about 7:00 AM for Bhigwan; allow 1–1.5 hours and keep the morning flexible for local road conditions. Once there, head to the Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary on the Ujani backwaters and arrange a boat with a local operator. Allow 2–3 hours on the water, and confirm the boat and current birding conditions before setting off. Flamingos are seasonal and are more typically seen in the cooler months, so treat them as a possibility rather than a guarantee. Bring water, sun protection and binoculars if you have them.
After the boat trip, stop at a lakeside fish thali restaurant in Bhigwan for a regional lunch; budget around ₹250–₹600 per person, depending on the catch and what you order. Ask your boat operator or a local shopkeeper which lakeside kitchen is open that day—hours and availability can vary, and it’s sensible to check the price before ordering.
Drive to the Ujani Dam viewpoint for about an hour of reservoir views. Access can depend on conditions, so follow local directions and avoid the water’s edge, especially where banks are muddy or unprotected. Later, return to Bhigwan village and take a gentle golden-hour walk along accessible public areas by the lake, leaving 1–1.5 hours for a relaxed look for birds. Keep to marked or commonly used paths, and bring a light layer for the breeze as the sun goes down.
Leave Bhigwan around 7:00 AM and allow 2.5–3 hours to reach Solapur, including a brief rest stop. After arriving, continue to the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary at Nannaj—roughly 20 km from the city, usually a 30–40-minute drive. Spend 1.5–2 hours around the grassland reserve and visitor area; access arrangements can change, so check with the Forest Department or your accommodation before setting out. Wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed, and the open grassland can be hot, so bring water, a hat and binoculars if you have them.
Head back into town for lunch at Hotel City Park; set aside about ₹300–₹700 per person. Then take a short cab ride to Bhuikot Fort for a relaxed 1–1.5-hour walk around its historic grounds. Aim for the cooler part of the afternoon, and confirm the day’s visiting hours locally before you go.
Finish at Siddheshwar Temple and lake, allowing about an hour to visit the temple and enjoy the lakeside. Dress respectfully inside the temple, and try to arrive before sunset for the calmer atmosphere. Keep your taxi for the Nannaj outing and ask your driver to wait or arrange a pickup in advance; app-based rides can be less dependable around the sanctuary.
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