Pune is the second densely populated city of Maharashtra after the vivacious Mumbai. Pune is a fun city to be in with many weekend activities and destinations nearby. These are some scenic and fantastic road trips from Pune to make your weekend more memorable and fun.
1. Pune – Mumbai Expressway
Mumbai Pune Expressway– 93 kms
A road trip on a rapid six laned Mumbai to Pune expressway to desired destinations is a synergy smartly exhibited between welfare and faster connectivity.
One can have stopover at the lovely mountains of Lonavala or just keep driving till you reach the bustling city of Mumbai. Counted among one of the best road trips of India, one can always take this road and enjoy a quick getaway to the picturesque surroundings of Lonavala. Note that two wheelers are allowed only on the old Pune- Mumbai highway ( this road too is scenic and is in a great condition).
Places to visit in Lonavala
Karla Caves, Lohagadh, Tiger Point, Pavana Lake, Rajmachi, Kune waterfall, Bhusi dam.
Best Time for a Road Trip
All year through
2. Pune-Tamhini Ghats
Distance from Pune: 85kms
Situated on the summit of Western Ghats, this ghat is noticeably a delightful surrounding. Only road trip could serve proper justice to this naturally opulent location.
Tamanna Ghat is a mountain passage that is sandwiched between Mulshi and Tamhini Ghats. Tamhini Ghats are best option to expedite in the monsoon season.
Places to visit
Picturesque waterfalls, Laakes and dark forests, Mulshi Dam
Best Time for a Road Trip
June to September.
3. Pune- Panchgani
Distance from Pune: 100kms
A drive onto the Expressway lands you in the placate locality of Panchgani.
A serene location amidst five hills of Sahyadris, Panchgani proves to be an instigating retreat to an observer. The lengthiest mountain plateau in Asia stretched over 95 acres is the ‘Table land’ from where famed Devil’s Kitchen caves could be spotted.
Public Attractions
Magnanimous Dhom Dam, Strawberry Farms, Trekking, campaigning, Family and Fun
Best Time for a Road Trip
September to May.
4. Pune- Dapoli
Distance from Pune: 180kms
A four hour road drive from Pune lands you at Dapoli, which is known as Konkan’s pwn Mahabaleshwar due its pleasantly cool atmosphere round the year.
The drive by the sea is a lovely one. The periphery of this town is thickly enclosed by Coconut farms. The beaches near Dapoli are clean , shallow and never crowded.
Places to visit
Suvarnadurg and Kanakdurg forts, Ganesh temples, Murud beach and Panhalakaji caves. Also a Hot water sulphur spring near Unhavare village where tourists believe that a dip would repair their skin infirmities.
Best Time for a Road Trip
October to April.
5. Pune-Mahabaleshwar
Distance from Pune: 120kms
The road trip to this fantastic hill station is best pursued by honeymoon couples and family tourists in private vehicles for its countless panoramic views.
Mahabaleshwar is the source of Krishna River that is believed to originate from mouth of a cow’s idol in an ancient Mahadev temple, runs through four states.
Places to visit
Venna Lake, Arthur’s Seat, Needle Hole point, Kate’s point, Wilson point and the famous 3-Monkey Point. Springs, waterfalls and a superb climate add to its austerity.
Best Time for a Road Trip
November to July.
6. Pune- Malshej Ghats
Distance from Pune: 120kms
The best locality to witness flora and fauna together in a composed surrounding is Malshej Ghats.
The lively and splendid landscapes of the valley and the inhabitation of diverse range of wildlife add to its rich credentials. The periphery of the Ghats is encircled by temples, caves and waterfalls.
Finest tourist attractions
Bird-watching, trekking, wildlife experience from a close proximity.
Best Time for a Road Trip
Throughout the year.
7. Pune- Ellora Caves
Distance from Pune: 260kms
Another milestone in your road trip that directs to a cogent location best endeavoured in the godly rainy season is the Ellora caves of Aurangabad.
Visit the divine Kailashnath temple enriched with wall carvings and painted palls comprehending episodes from Lord Shiva’s lifetime.
Proximate attractions
Girja temple, Devgiri fort and Balaji temple, Ancient Hindu and Jain caves beholding several inscriptions that dates back ninth and tenth centuries.
Best Time for a Road Trip
Monsoon
8. Pune-Guhagar Beach
Distance from Pune: 300kms
Popularly known for its. Guhagar is a sober city of Ratnagiri district that houses divine manifestation in its vicinity.
Tourists are often seen savouring on the revitalizing Guhagar beach with their family. It is a destination that awaits you for a memorable time-trap in the blissful monsoon season of the year.
Nearby fascinations
Durga Devi temple and Pindi of Vyadeshwar, the virgin beach, coconuts, betel nuts, Alphanso mango orchids
Best Time for a Road Trip
May to October
9. Pune- Goa
Distance from Pune- 460kms
The finest destination of India that is known world-wide for its international Tourists attraction is none other than the Gaiety Goa.
And a road trip from Pune to Goa is equally fun and lovely. Temples, Churches, synagogues located in Goa imitates one fine example of unity in cultural diversity. The appealing beaches of Goa facilitate water-sporting with friends and family and a romantic way to end a night by newly married couples.
Places to visit
All beaches, Bondla wild life sanctuary, St. Francis church, Dudhsagar falls, and Shantadurga temples, Dr. Salim Bird Century, Basilica of Bon Jesus.
Best Time for a Road Trip
October to February
Road trips effortlessly let you witness industrious mornings and the facile beauty of night. Do tend your heart to grab an outing to above mentioned places with your family and be a fugitive to get lost in the quaint exquisiteness of nature allowing the metamorphosis to tiptoe in your life.
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