Pune’s PMPML Tourism Bus Service Gains Traction Among Travelers

Nature enthusiasts and devotees are invited to explore PMPML’s burgeoning tourism bus service.

The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has launched a tourism bus service that is quickly gaining popularity among tourists, devotees, and regular passengers. The service, known for its affordability, is an excellent choice for monsoon excursions.

Service Commenced: 1st May 2023

Affordable Rides:** Ideal for monsoon excursions at reasonable rates

Availability:** Every Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays

Special Features:** Smart AC electric buses for the tourism service

Catering to the schedules of office workers, college and school staff, industrial sector employees, and IT professionals, the service operates on weekends and public holidays. This initiative, starting from 1st May 2023, utilizes air-conditioned electric buses to various religious and tourist spots.

**Routes and Details of Tourism Bus Services:**

**Tourism Bus Service No. 1:**

– **Route:** Hadapsar, Morgaon, Jejuri, Saswad, Hadapsar
– **Departure Time:** 09:00 AM
– **Arrival Time:** 04:00 PM
– **Starting and Ending Point:** Hadapsar Depot
– **Fare per Passenger:** ₹500

**Tourism Bus Service No. 2:**

– **Route:** Hadapsar, Saswad Sopankaka Temple, Sangameshwar Temple, Narayanpur, Balaji Temple (Ketkavale), Baneshwar Temple, Kondhanpur Temple, Hadapsar
– **Departure Time:** 09:00 AM
– **Arrival Time:** 06:30 PM
– **Starting and Ending Point:** Hadapsar Depot
– **Fare per Passenger:** ₹500

**Tourism Bus Service No. 3:**

– **Route:** Deccan, Kharawade Mhasoba Devasthan, Temghar Dam, Nilkantheshwar, Deccan
– **Departure Time:** 09:00 AM
– **Arrival Time:** 05:00 PM
– **Starting and Ending Point:** Deccan Gymkhana
– **Fare per Passenger:** ₹500

**Tourism Bus Service No. 4:**

– **Route:** Pune Station, Khadakwasla Dam, Panshet Dam, Varasgaon Dam, Pune Station
– **Departure Time:** 09:00 AM
– **Arrival Time:** 04:45 PM
– **Starting and Ending Point:** Pune Station Bus Stand
– **Fare per Passenger:** ₹500

**Tourism Bus Service No. 5:**

– **Route:** Pune Station, Pul Gate, Hadapsar, Ramdara, Theur Ganpati, Prayagdham, Hadapsar, Pune Station
– **Departure Time:** 09:00 AM
– **Arrival Time:** 05:30 PM
– **Starting and Ending Point:** Pune Station Bus Stand
– **Fare per Passenger:** ₹500

**Tourism Bus Service No. 6:**

– **Route:** Pune Station, Wagheshwar Temple (Wagholi), Wadebolhai, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Samadhi Temple (Vadhu Budruk), Ranjangaon Ganpati, Pune Station
– **Departure Time:** 09:00 AM
– **Arrival Time:** 05:30 PM
– **Starting and Ending Point:** Pune Station Bus Stand
– **Fare per Passenger:** ₹500

**Tourism Bus Service No. 7:**

– **Route:** Bhakti Shakti Nigdi, Appu Ghar, ISKCON Temple (Ravet), Moraya Gosavi Temple (Chinchwad), Prati Shirdi (Shirgaon), Dehu Gaon, Gatha Temple, Alandi, Bhakti Shakti Nigdi
– **Departure Time:** 09:00 AM
– **Arrival Time:** 06:20 PM
– **Starting and Ending Point:** Nigdi Bhakti Shakti Bus Stand
– **Fare per Passenger:** ₹500

**Additional Information:**

1. Groups of 33 passengers receive a 100% discount on tickets for five passengers.
2. Tickets can be booked at PMPML’s pass centers: Deccan Gymkhana, Pune Station, Swargate, Katraj, Hadapsar Depot, Bhosari Bus Stand, Nigdi, and Manpa Bhavan.
3. Services may be rescheduled to the following weekend or public holiday due to low response or unavoidable reasons.
4. Passengers can use their tickets for travel to and from the bus departure point.
5. Each bus has a designated guide to assist passengers.

PMPML also offers contractual bus services to Krishna Water Park on Sinhagad Road and Wet n Joy Park on Lonavala Road. For bookings, contact: 020 24503300.

Nature enthusiasts and devotees are encouraged to explore PMPML’s tourism bus service.