Self-Drive Holiday

SELF DRIVE HOLIDAY THE LAND OF THE KING Explore offbeat destination of Maharashtra

Junnar, located in Pune District, approximately 155 km away from Mumbai city, is an offbeat destination rich in its history and natural beauty. Junnar is situated at the base of majestic Shivneri fort, the birthplace of the great Maratha Empire King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. As with most hill forts, it was built to guard the ancient trading route from Desh to the port of Kalyan. The Shivneri fort has its unique architecture and history influenced by its rulers. Apart from the hill forts, Junnar boasts a number of beautiful cave complexes and temples. Lenyadri cave complex is one of the largest and longest cave excavations in India. It represents a series of about 30 rock- cut mostly Buddhist caves. Cave 7 is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to the god Ganesha. Another group of caves one can explore are Tulja Bhavani caves which also shows Hindu and Buddhist characteristics. Junnar is rural heartland of Maharashtra where one can experience authentic Maharashtrian culture and cuisine. It is one of the most prosperous rural regions. Farmers here use latest information disseminated by the local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or Farm Science Center making agriculture and dairy farming practiced here technologically and scientifically advanced. So what are you waiting for? Grab this opportunity to junk the Covid-19 negativity with Trailblazers Self Drive Holidays and head out for a blissful self-drive holiday with exciting en route tasks to this beautiful destination. Be mesmerised by the incredible Western Ghats mountain ranges that you’ll encounter en route while travelling through the enchanting Malshej Ghat mountain pass, halt for photo ops, a cup of hot tea, delicious missal pav (a spicy curry made from legumes and topped with dry fried crunch, fresh chopped onions and coriander. Pav is a local bread) and kanda bhaji (onion fritters). Drive past the tranquil surroundings of Pimpalgaon Joge dam before arriving in Junnar for your detox holiday. This wellness holiday under Covid compliant safety standards in nature abundant Junnar with authentic local cuisine will destress, rejuvenate and re-energize your mind and body. The goal is to check out feeling healthier and better than when you checked in. Travel Explore Learn. For more details write to us at contact@traiblazersindia.com