Name: Strawberry Picking at Panchgani
Start: 2020-01-25
End: 2020-01-25
Location: Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
Rating: 4

Strawberry Picking at Panchgani

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What's This About?

Finally, the strawberries are in bloom in Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani! Join The Western Routes as we head to the beautiful town of Panchgani for a Strawberry Picking & Tasting experience. No better way to spend a chilly Saturday!

₹ 1900

1 Day

Panchgani, Maharashtra, India

What's Included?

- Travel by private AC bus
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Tea)
- Strawberry Picking and Tasting session with the farmers
- Strawberries to eat at the farm along with accompaniments!
- 500 g strawberry box complimentary
- GST

What's Excluded?

- Personal costs (Mineral water, cold drinks, any shopping, etc.)
- Anything not mentioned in the includes list

What we will do?

06:30 am- Assemble at Fergusson College Main Gate, Pune
06:45 am- Depart for Panchgani. Breakfast en-route
11:00 am- Arrive at the strawberry farm where will have a strawberry picking session with the farmers.
01:30 pm- Special thali Lunch at Hotel Bagicha.
02:30 pm- Depart for Wai. Visit the Ganpati temple at Wai.
05:00 pm- Depart for Pune. Visit the Mapro Garden at Wai en-route.
09:00 pm- ETA in Pune

Important Notes

Things To Carry

- 2 litres water per person
- Comfortable footwear. Avoid sandals and other fancy footwear as there might be some walking involved at the farm. Shoes and floaters recommended.
- Sun gear (Cap, Umbrella, Scarf etc)
- A warm jacket or pullover as it might get chilly in the evening.
- Mosquito repellent if you are prone to insect bites
- Personal medicines (We will have a basic first-aid kit with medicines, but if you require any special medicines, please carry them)
- Some snacks for everyone to share!

About Your Hosts

The Western Routes

The Western Routes was founded in 2012. It started as a concept that found its roots in the love for the state of Maharashtra and its native culture. Since 2015, we have ventured into curating itineraries across the country which are themed around history, culture, wildlife or food. We are determined to provide an experience of India, free of cliches and bias; an experience encompassing the warmth, beauty and culture which our country has to offer.

Jayesh

I am a true-blue Punekar at heart. Travel has always been a passion. So after completing masters degrees in environmental science and responsible tourism management, I worked and traveled extensively in India and abroad, exploring unique destinations, their culture and most importantly their local food. Combining my two passions - food and travel, in 2012, I launched my own travel company, The Western Routes which focuses on creating culinary and cultural itineraries across India. Rustic and local flavors is what excites and inspires me while on my food & travel explorations. I firmly believes in the famous quote by James Michener, “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home."

Prachi Chavan

Computer Engineer by education, Potterhead by heart, tomboy by nature and a traveller by passion. Poetry comes naturally to her and she has taken the road that would convey her travel stories through words. Prachi is an aspiring blogger who wants to explore new destinations and cultures and treks are her eternal love. Always up for a bit of exploration, she knows how to connect with people around and is always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Som Koti

Somshekhar or Som for short, is a mechanical engineer who gave up his run-off-the-mill 9-5 job to experience the unexplored. His jolly nature brings the spark in the group, keeping it lively. He has a lot of stories about his solo travels and treks. Always cheerful & helping, he can tackle any kind of situation on the way. He is a budding photographer, loves nature and knows his part of protecting it. It literally takes minutes to make good friends.