Epic One-Day Road Trip: Virar to Akalkot and Back

Day 1: Cultural Journey

Virar, India

6:00 AM

Breakfast at Anand Stall

Kickstart your day with a delicious traditional Maharashtrian breakfast at Anand Stall, famous for its Poha and Misal Pav.
Drive from Virar to Akalkot, covering approximately 285 km, which takes around 5 hours.
INR 200, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Visit to the Akalkot Swami Samarth Mandir

Explore the spiritual ambiance of the Akalkot Swami Samarth Mandir, dedicated to a revered saint with beautiful architecture.
After visiting the temple, head towards Pandharpur, which is about a 2-hour drive away.
Free, 1.5 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch at Shree Vishnu Sagar

Savor a sumptuous meal at Shree Vishnu Sagar, known for its iconic Thali featuring authentic local dishes.
From Pandharpur, drive to Tuljapur, which is about 50 km away taking approximately 1 hour.
INR 400, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Darshan at Tulja Bhavani Temple

Experience divine blessings at the revered Tulja Bhavani Temple, showcasing stunning sculptures and an important pilgrimage site.
After your visit, head towards Jejuri, a mere 40 km away, which takes about 1 hour.
Free, 1 hour

5:00 PM

Visit Jejuri's Khandoba Temple

Climb the steps to Jejuri's Khandoba Temple, famous for its unique yellow powder (turmeric) and vibrant festivities.
From Jejuri, continue your journey to Bhimshankar, roughly 70 km away, taking about 1.5 hours.
Free, 1 hour

7:30 PM

Evening Aarti at Bhimshankar Temple

Attend the captivating evening Aarti at the Bhimshankar Temple, a historical Jyotirlinga devoted to Lord Shiva.
Afterward, start your return trip to Virar, approximately 130 km away—around 3.5 hours of travel.
Free, 1 hour

10:30 PM

Dinner at Vishnuji's Vegetarian

Conclude your adventurous day with a delightful vegetarian meal at Vishnuji’s, renowned for savory delicacies.
Drive back to your starting point in Virar.
INR 300, 1 hour
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