Monsoon Escapes Within 100 Kilometers Of Pune!

Written By Gopika VC Image Credits: Gettyimages

Rajmachi

[{"selector":"#anim-abe5400c-dbf9-42d6-8ff4-a62a23466c57 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.457302198834356%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Rajmachi Fort's waterfall, Uday Sagar Lake, and Mahadev temple are best seen in the monsoon.Visit before monsoon to witness the entire fort lit up by fireflies. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Tamhini Ghat

[{"selector":"#anim-49e0a438-31c6-4f9d-8a0b-39d18d7d72d1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727574570689%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The mountain pass of Tamhini Ghat, which links Kolad and Pune, is one of the most beautiful routes in India. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Sinhagad Fort

[{"selector":"#anim-fa418ee0-4d36-4091-90a0-80f5b3d37283 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(57.81249974400788%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Southwest of Pune is Sinhagad Fort. The fort is supposedly 2000 years old. It's a popular weekend destination for Pune residents. Image Credits: Gettyimages

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Lonavala

[{"selector":"#anim-06518d9f-cb8d-46f0-b517-fb87bc10a33b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(65.97887157726213%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":16000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] It is one of the most picturesque getaways from the frenetic rush of metropolises. This hill station is 96 km east of Mumbai and 64 west of Pune. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Matheran

[{"selector":"#anim-c3f45f81-49f3-43a2-94dc-43fc25274962 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.69969146358483%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":20000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Matheran, a cozy hill station 2600 feet above sea level 100 km from Mumbai, is the perfect weekend retreat. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Khandala

[{"selector":"#anim-a4f61148-c78f-4a14-a651-08b7b0736e9d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] It is an Western Ghats hill station. Lonavala is 3 km away, Khopoli 12 km, and Karjat 33.4 km. This place connects Mumbai with Pune at the summit of Bhor Ghat. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Mahabaleshwar

[{"selector":"#anim-b31bd2c6-2a06-4192-9f11-377d89cd8dcd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727574570689%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Mahabaleshwar, a Western Ghats hill town, is famous for strawberries, rivers, cascades, and peaks. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Mulshi

[{"selector":"#anim-b1ee5100-ea62-43d4-aa51-66296e21b8ee [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-62.48785475619387%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":16000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Even though there are more buildings, the view is still beautiful. One reason to drive all the way here is to see the Mulshi pond. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Panchgani

[{"selector":"#anim-4c4fd425-df75-4ea1-a1bc-d6130b413505 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(57.81249974400788%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] This popular lunch spot is known for having nice weather all year. This makes it even more popular. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Panshet Dam

[{"selector":"#anim-25a54822-52bf-4001-affc-b6884ce0c101 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.646484148340306%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":18000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The reservoir at Panshet Dam is popular for boating, but there aren't many people there. From Pune Railway Station, it is about 52 km away. Image Credits: Gettyimages