Places near Pune

01/08/2025

The Vistadome Coach Monsoon experience from Pune to Mumbai - all the details.

Deccan Queen Pune Mumbai train journey in the Vistadome Coach by Rajaram Sethuraman · Published Aug 1, 2025 · Updated Aug 1, 2025 The Pune-Mumbai train journey has always been famous for its “ghat sections” – the hills, bridges and tunnels. The stretch is even more beautiful in the monsoon w...

10/06/2025

A road trip which gives you all ! Scenic beauty, remote temples, a beautiful village with an amazing culture..can't ask for more!
All about the road trip to Pingori Village --> https://placesnearpune.com/2025/06/pingori-the-village-of-bravehearts-near-saswad/

06/06/2025

All details about Raireshwar Fort Trek updated on the blog at https://placesnearpune.com/2025/06/raireshwar-fort-trek-a-wholesome-monsoon-experience/
Raireshwar Fort has a great history and the trek is one of the most scenic treks you can do close to Pune. It is an easy trek (for all ages) and a must-do in the monsoon.

30/08/2024

A Scenic drive, an adventurous climb and some good chai/snacks on the way back make this trek an excellent half day trip on a monsoon weekend!
https://placesnearpune.com/2024/08/an-adventurous-very-scenic-trek-to-an-unique-rock-formation-in-panvadi-ghat/

05/07/2024

Super scenic route, (bike friendly) ultra smooth roads, a small hill temple (steps optional!), a short trek to another hill and a tasty vada pav to finish the trip! Weekend plan to Mahadev Harni Temple near Saswad! Details at https://placesnearpune.com/.../mahadev-temple-in-harni.../

22/06/2024

Kenjalgad Fort is a small fort next to the more famous Raireshwar Fort. The trek is easy, but very interesting. The final stone stairs to the top of the fort is an amazing piece of work. Go here for a great experience without the maddening crowds of other forts. All the details at

Trek to Kenjalgad Fort – a small, but interesting trek near Wai by Rajaram Sethuraman · Jun 21, 2024 Not many know of Kenjalgad fort. But almost everyone would know about Raireshwar Fort, very famous for the fact that Chhatrapati Sivaji took his Swarajya Oath at a temple on this fort. Kenjalgad i...

12/06/2024

Maitri Farms - a beautiful farmstay just 4 hrs away from Pune. A beautiful house, great local food, a small swimming pool for company and nothing else! A great place to go with your gang!
https://placesnearpune.com/2024/06/maitri-farms-a-do-nothing-farmstay-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/

08/06/2024

A short drive away from Pune (Magarpatta), Ramdara hill is a great option for an easy morning trek. You can be back home for lunch. On the way back, you can stop at Kiga Ice Cream for their yummy ice cream thali :-)

Ramdara Temple Hill Trek – Short monsoon trip from Pune by Rajaram Sethuraman · Published Jun 8, 2024 · Updated Jun 8, 2024 Ramdara Temple near Lon Kalbhor is a small yet famous temple. My first visit to this temple was many years ago. Since it is quite close to Magarpatta, we go there often, in...

27/04/2024

A cool new (relatively) water sport adventure. Tried it on my Konkan trip and it was awesome.

Flyboarding Water Sports Adventure in Tarkarli Devbaug by Rajaram Sethuraman · Published Apr 27, 2024 · Updated Apr 27, 2024 Flyboarding is still relatively new in India. It is currently available in Goa (few locations) and in the Tarkarli-Devbaug area in Maharashtra. When it comes to water sports...

14/07/2023

Serrano nature farm and adventure retreat - a nice place for a one day trip with family. Well maintained greenery, lot of places to just relax and some good adventure activities (not many that keep you occupied the entire day). All the details + more photos on the blog. --> https://placesnearpune.com/2023/07/serrano-nature-and-adventure-resort-near-mulshi/

10/04/2022

Maitri Farms - a great place for a do-nothing break. Located just off the Goa Highway on the way to Diveagar (30 mins from Mangaon and 1 hr to Diveagar), this farmstay is a nice place to go with family/friends and be in the midst of nowhere. Very tasty food prepared by the caretakers. There is a even a small swimming pool for the kids/kid in you! Check out www.maitrifarms.com for more details.