Pune Grand Tour season 2 to be held from January 26-31 next year
The competition will be held through Sinhagad region, the historical belt of Junnar-Rajgurunagar, as well as the scenic ghats of Lonavala and Khandala, he said.
The first stage of the competition has been designated to run from International Convention Center in Mulshi-Pradhikaran area to Hinjewadi. (Express file photo)
After successfully hosting season one of Pune Grand Tour this year, the Pune administration is all set to hold the second season of the global competition from January 26 to 31 next year. The aim will also be to highlight the historical, religious, and natural heritage of the district through the route.
“Significant changes have been incorporated into planning season two of the Pune Grand tour, with a specific objective of minimising any impact on daily lives of citizens and allowing them to enjoy the competition to the fullest,” said Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi.
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The competition will be held through Sinhagad region, the historical belt of Junnar-Rajgurunagar, as well as the scenic ghats of Lonavala and Khandala, he said.
The first stage of the competition has been designated to run from International Convention Center in Mulshi-Pradhikaran area to Hinjewadi, Dudi said adding that this route offers a unique opportunity to experience a beautiful confluence of the modern IT hub and the scenic natural landscapes of Mulshi.
It will then be held from Baramati to Saswad, Junnar to Rajgurunagar, Alandi to Lonavala, Lonavala to Hinjewadi and PCMC to Balgandharva Rangmandir in PMC.
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The preliminary meeting for organising the event was held on Wednesday to plan road infrastructure, traffic management, and finalising the competition’s route.
The opening and closing stages of the competition have been scheduled on public holidays to ensure that Pune residents face no inconvenience, he said.
The administration aims to make the upcoming Pune Grand Tour 2027 more grand, well-organised and successful than the last one. The Collector expressed confidence that the event will transcend from being merely a sporting activity to a significant initiative that boosts tourism, sports and economic development in Pune District.
The stages of the competition have been finalized as follows:
Stage 1 (Mulshi to Hinjewadi) – January 26, 2027 (Tuesday)
Stage 2 (Baramati to Saswad) – January 27, 2027 (Wednesday)
Stage 3 (Junnar to Rajgurunagar) – January 28, 2027 (Thursday)
Stage 4 (Alandi to Lonavala/Khandala) – Date: January 29, 2027 (Friday)
Fifth Stage (Lonavala/Khandala to Hinjewadi) – January 30, 2027 (Saturday)
Sixth and Final Stage (PCMC to Balgandharva Rangmandir) – January 31, 2027 (Sunday)
The first stage of the competition has been designated to run from International Convention Center in Mulshi-Pradhikaran area to Hinjewadi. (Express file photo) 
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