Day Trips from Pune
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| Destination | Highlights | Distance - Road Map |
|---|---|---|
| Khadakwasla | Pune's most popular picnic spot - scenic places around the dam include Peacock Bay, Kudje village, and Neelkanteshwar, located near Bahuli village just past Kudje | 20 Kms |
| Appu Ghar | Plenty of rides to keep children enthralled. Inspired by the name sake in New Delhi. | 20 Kms Near Pimpri |
| Sinhaghad | Sinhagad fort is famous for the story of how Shivaji Maharaj captured the fort. Tanaji Malusare, a general of Shivaji, scaled the steep cliff with the help of a monitor lizard, colloquially known as a ghorpad. During the battle that ensued, Tanaji lost his life but the fort was captured. Upon hearing of Tanaji's death, Shivaji remarked,"We gained the fort, but lost the lion". In honor of Tanaji, the fort was named Sinhagad (Lion's Fort) from its earlier name of 'Kondhana' | 35 kms Pune to Sinhagad Fort |
| Alandi | Samadhi of Saint Dnyaneshwar. The ghat behind the samadhi temple facing river Indrayani is very beautiful. | 28 kms Pune to Alandi |
| Baneshwar | Famous Shiva temple, beautiful Garden, all end up making Baneshwar, a popular picnic spot from Pune. During Monsoons, there is a waterfall 1 Km from the temple | 40 kms Pune to Baneshwar |
Panshet Dam | Water Sports including kayaking, swimming, water scooters, speed boats and wind surfing are possible at water park near Panshet | 45 kms |
| Mulshi Dam | Mulshi is a vast expanse of water body surrounded by hill and a favorite spots for bird watchers and photographers. | 45 Kms Pune > Pirangut > Mulshi Details |
| Torna | Trek to the highest fort near Pune | |
| Jejuri | It is an important piligrimage centre and the foremost centre of the worship of Khandoba in Maharashtra | 45 Kms Details |
| Morachi Chincholi | Chincholi Morachi means the abode of peacocks and tamarind trees. True to its name, the village houses 2,500 peacocks. | 60 Kms Details |
| Lonavala | The twin hill stations of Khandala and Lonavala are extremely popular as day trip from Pune. Enjoy the mist, fog, rains and of course the Chikkis. During Monsoons, skip the crowded bushy dam and instead head to Tiger point | 60 Kms Pune > Mumbai Express way > Lonavala |
| Lavasa | India's first planned "Hill City" - Road to Lavasa is a pleasure to drive | 65 Kms |
| Karla and Bhaja Caves | Karla is the site of the grandest and the largest of all the chaita-grihas of India (Buddhist rock cut temples), built in 80 BC. | 72 Kms |
| Chateau Indage, Narayangaon | Go around a winery and get to sample wines | 85 Kms Pune > Chakan > Narayangaon |
| Wai | Picturesque village - Film Swades was shot here | 90 Kms Pune > Katraj > Wai Directions |
| Panchgani | It is called Panchgani as it is nestled between five hills. Panchgani is the quintessential residential hill station with an old world charm. | 100 Kms Proceed on Bangalore highway. Turn right at Wai |
| Shivthar Ghal | Shivthar Ghal luckily has not caught the imagination of the main stream day trippers. During monsoons, it manages to be incredibly beautiful with lush green views of trees, mountains, a big waterfall and a river. Drive to Shivthar Ghal is enjoyable during monsoons | 100 Kms Pune > Katraj > after 22 Kms turn right to Bhor> Take road to Mahad |
| Mahabaleshwar | Excellent highway means that queen of Maharashtra hill station can be enjoyed as a day trip from Pune. | 120 Kms Pune to Mahabaleshwar |
| Raigad Fort | Capital of Shivaji Maharaj. Ropeway takes you to the Fort. | 150 Kms Pune - Khopoli - Pali - Raigad |
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