Pune Weekend Ideas and Day Trips
Pune Weekend Getaways Listing
| Destination | Highlights | Distance | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baneshwar | Old temple set admist thick vegetation. Excellent day trip during monsoons. | 40 kms Pune->Narayanpur->Baneshwar |
Day Trip |
| Sinhaghad and Khadvasla Dam | Famous Fort of Shivaji. Tanaji captured the fortby scaling using giant lizards (ghorpuds). Pune's favourite day trip destination | 25 kms Sinhaghad is 25 kilometres and Khadakwasla Dam is enroute to Sinhaghad |
Day Trip |
| Panshet Dam | Water Sports including wind sailing have been set up at Panshet Dam | 35 kms | Day Trip |
| Lonavala | The twin hill stations of Khandala and Lonavala are extremely popular as they are easily accessible on the Mumbai Expressway. Known for their Chikkis | 60 Kms Pune > Mumbai Express way > Lonavala |
Lonavala Resorts and Khandala Resorts |
| Panchgani | It is called Panchgani as it is nestled between five hills. Volcanic plateau tableland is a key attraction | 100 Kms Proceed on Bangalore highway. Turn right at Wai |
Panchgani Resorts |
| Mahabaleshwar | Maharashtra's most popular Hill Station. Veena Lake, numerous view points and strawberries are the main attraction | 120 Kms Pune to Mahabaleshwar | Mahabaleshwar Hotels MTDC Mahabaleshwar |
| Matheran | Tiny hillstation but air is absolutely pollution free as vehicles are barred withing the hill station. | 120 Kms Pune to Matheran Road Map |
Matheran Resorts |
| Malshej Ghat | Magical in Monsoons with mist and numerous waterfalls.Ideal weekend destination | 130 Kms Take Nashik Highway and turn to Malshej Ghat at Narayangoan |
MTDC Flamingo at Malshej Ghat |
| Kolad | Monsoon Getaway, Advernture sports and river rafting | 120 Kms Pune to Kolad |
Resorts at Kolad |
| Alibag Beach | Cluster of beaches (Alibag, Kihim Akshi, Nagoan) around Alibag town. Some of the beaches gets crowded duing weekends. | 160 Kms Pune to Alibag Road Map |
Alibaug Resorts ; Kihim Beach Resorts ; Nagoan Beach Resorts |
| Shirdi | Spiritual Centre of Sai Baba. | 180 Kms Pune to Shirdi Road Map |
Shirdi Accommodation |
| Harihareshwar Beach | Picturesque beach and famous temple of Harihareshwar./td> | 170 Kms Pune to Harihareshwar Road Map |
MTDC Harihareshwar |
| Kashid Beach | Silver white sands and Janjira fort that is nearby. | 175 Kms Pune to Murud and Kashid Beach |
Kashid Beach Resorts |
| Bhandardara | Bandardhara lake gets magical during Monsoons. Many trekking possibilities | 210 Kms Road Map : Pune > (Nashik Highway) > Chakan > Narayangoan > Sangamer (turn left) > Bandardhara |
Bhandardara Resorts MTDC Bhandardara |
| Ganapatipule | Picture Perect Konkan Beach | 300 Kms Pune to Ganapatipule Roadmap |
Ganapatipule Resorts MTDC Ganapatipule |
| Ajanta and Ellora Caves | World heritage monuments. The caves contain paintings and carvings dating back to 200 BC. | 340 Kms Road Map : Pune to Aurangabad |
Aurangabad Hotels to explore Ajanta Caves |
| Goa Beaches | Spectacular Beaches that are popular all over the world | 425 Kms Pune to Goa |
Hotels in various Goa Beaches |