Pune Darshan Bus Tour
PMPML's one-day air-conditioned sightseeing bus around Pune's best-known places, from Shaniwar Wada to Aga Khan Palace.
Quick facts
- Run by:
- PMPML
- Starts from:
- Pune Station and Deccan Gymkhana
- Starts at:
- Morning, around 8:30 to 9 am
- Duration:
- Full day
- Book:
- pmpml.org
About the tour
Pune Darshan is a one-day sightseeing tour run by PMPML in air-conditioned buses. It starts in the morning from the Pune Station and Deccan Gymkhana depots and covers many of the city's best-known places in one day. It is a good way for visitors, and for Punekars who have never seen their own city properly.
Places on the tour
- Shaniwar Wada, Lal Mahal and Kesari Wada
- Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati and Mahatma Phule Wada
- Saras Baug and the Katraj zoo
- Aga Khan Palace, the National War Memorial and Shinde Chhatri
- Mahalaxmi temple, among others
PMPML says one or two stops may be skipped on days with heavy traffic.
Tickets
Book on pmpml.org or at the starting depots. The fare and starting time change from time to time, so check before you go.
More in Travel Pune
- Pune Metro Two lines running (PCMC to Swargate, and Vanaz to Ramwadi), the Hinjewadi line on trial runs, and the Swargate to Katraj extension under construction.
- Pune Airport Pune International Airport at Lohegaon, shared with the Indian Air Force, with a new terminal; and the new Purandar airport that is being planned.
- Trains and Railway Stations Pune Junction and the other stations of the city, the Pune to Lonavala local trains, and the famous Deccan Queen to Mumbai.
- City Buses (PMPML) PMPML buses cover Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and nearby villages, including the Rainbow BRT routes, airport buses and the Pune Darshan tour.
- ST Bus Stands Pune's three big MSRTC (ST) bus stands at Swargate, Shivajinagar and Pune Station, for buses across Maharashtra and to nearby states.
- Autos, Taxis and App Cabs How to use autos, taxis and app cabs in Pune, with simple tips for a fair and safe ride.
Questions and answers
Where does the Pune Darshan bus start?
From the PMPML depots at Pune Station and Deccan Gymkhana, in the morning.
Sources: Written by PuneDiary from official and news sources, checked 9 October 2026.