Overview

Meher Retreat Agro Tourism, located near Yavat on the Pune-Solapur Highway, offers a rural and nature-focused experience, about 42 km from Pune. It's a popular destination for one-day picnics, family trips, and corporate outings, providing a blend of relaxation and agricultural learning. The retreat spans 27 acres and features Matoba Lake, a flowing stream, and various agricultural activities. 

1 Day Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Pick And Drop From School
  • Transportation By Luxury And A/C bus (If Opted)
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Or Evening Snacks.
  • Trip Buddy (Male/Female)
  • Trip Manager.
  • Insurance For Picnic
  • Entry,Toll,Parking,Premit.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Travel till pickup points
  • 5% GST on Booking Tickets
  • Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption 
  • Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
  • All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
  • Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
  • Insurance
Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • Explore the Farm: Learn about farming practices, see crops, and experience the rural lifestyle. 
  • Enjoy the Lake: Relax by Matoba Lake, take a boat ride, or simply enjoy the scenery. 
  • Engage in Activities: Participate in bullock cart or tractor rides, play rural games, or visit the dairy farm. 
  • Dine: Savor authentic Maharashtrian vegetarian meals. 
  • Relax and Rejuvenate: Enjoy the fresh air, greenery, and peaceful atmosphere. 
Itinerary

09:30 AM — Arrival & Breakfast

  • Reach Meher Retreat (approx. 42 km / 1 hr drive from Pune).

  • Kick off with a wholesome breakfast buffet: misal, shira, poha, tea, coffee

10:00 AM — Rural Games & Exploration

  • Engage in traditional games: sack‑races, tug‑of‑war, kite flying, carrom, cricket, volleyball.

  • Explore the farm via tractor & bullock-cart rides, cycling (chargeable), or boating at Matoba Lake 

11:00 AM — Farm Tour & Animal Encounters

  • Discover organic farm plots, vegetable gardens, dairy operations .

  • Say hi to pet zoo animals (rabbits, ducks, birds), and sip unlimited sugarcane juice

 01:00 PM — Lunch Time

  • Enjoy an unlimited Maharashtrian vegetarian lunch: pithla-bhakri, matki usal, thecha, dahi, sweets 

02:00 PM — Afternoon Activities & Relaxation

  • Cool off at swimming pool or rain dance (check availability)

  • Join a magic show, puppet performance, or karaoke 

  • Climb the observation tower overlooking the farm and Matoba Lake

04:00 PM — Evening Hi‑Tea & Hurda Party

  • If visiting between November–February, don't miss the Hurda bonfire celebration — roasted jowar with chutneys 

  • “Meher retreat has it” — Hurda party aficionados endorse it

05:30–06:00 PM — Wrap-up & Departure

  • Stroll through the farm shop to buy fresh produce (jaggery, honey), or relax on charpais under shade.

  • Depart back to Pune, aiming to arrive by evening.