Buldhana itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Buldhana

1. 01

   Day 1: Sanctuary and town

   Visit Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary in the early morning, subject to access from the forest office, then return to Buldhana for lunch and a rest. Spend the late afternoon in the town and prepare for longer trips.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary	Half a day	Moderate	November to February; avoid the monsoon

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary: Forest tracks are rough and there are no facilities, shade or seating. Older visitors should go by car with a guide and keep walking to a minimum.

Plan 02

2 days in Buldhana

1. 01

   Day 1: Shegaon

   Drive to Shegaon early for the Gajanan Maharaj shrine and Anand Sagar, and return in the evening.

2. 02

   Day 2: Lonar

   Leave early for Lonar Lake, view the crater from the rim and see the temples before returning.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Lonar Lake	Full day	Moderate	November to February

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Lonar Lake: Rim paths and steps to the lake are uneven, and shade is limited; older visitors can enjoy views from the rim.

Plan 03

3 days in Buldhana

1. 01

   Day 1: Sanctuary

   Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning and a quiet afternoon.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary	Half a day	Moderate	November to February; avoid the monsoon

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary: Forest tracks are rough and there are no facilities, shade or seating. Older visitors should go by car with a guide and keep walking to a minimum.

2. 02

   Day 2: Shegaon and Rajur Ghat

   Shegaon in the morning and the Rajur Ghat Balaji temple on the way back.

3. 03

   Day 3: Lonar and Sindkhed Raja

   Lonar Lake in the morning and Sindkhed Raja in the afternoon, with an overnight stay if the day is too long.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Lonar Lake	Full day	Moderate	November to February

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Lonar Lake: Rim paths and steps to the lake are uneven, and shade is limited; older visitors can enjoy views from the rim.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Buldhana trip for parents and children

• Travel between November and February; summers are very hot.
• Hire a car; distances between sights are 75 to 100 km.
• Split the trips across days rather than combining Lonar and Shegaon.
• Carry water, snacks and any medicines; services at sights are limited.
• Go to Shegaon on a weekday to avoid long queues.
• Confirm sanctuary access with the forest office before visiting.

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