🌄 The Beginning of My Trip Day 1 started with a mix of excitement and nervousness. I woke up early, packed my bags, and headed to Swargate bus stand in Pune to begin my journey to Mumbai. I had planned to take a Shivneri bus to Dadar, even though my train was from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus — it just felt like the most practical option. By 1 PM, I was finally on my way. 🎟️ Long Queue & Booking Reality Before the journey even began, there was already a struggle waiting for me. At Swargate bus stand, I had to stand in line for almost 30 minutes . There were so many people heading to Mumbai — it was honestly packed. The ticket cost me around ₹450–₹500 , which felt a bit expensive, but I didn’t really have any other option. And honestly, the most frustrating part? Online booking wasn’t reliable at all. I don’t know if it’s improved now, but at that time I could only see basic non-AC buses online. The better buses like Shivneri either didn’t show up or weren’t avai...
Welcome to the journey of my life