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Weekend Getaway to The Mini Mahabaleshwar - Dapoli
Weekend Getaway to The Mini Mahabaleshwar - Dapoli

Dapoli, a beach town on the west coast of Maharashtra at a height of 800feet above sea level in Ratnagiri District, is a very popular recreational weekend getaway near Pune. It is referred as the Mini Mahabaleshwar of Maharashtra because of the natural beauty of the place. Dapoli is unique as it is a small hill station plus a beach destination as well. Amongst various beaches around Pune Dapoli is the calmest of all.? Another thing Dapoli is famous for is its Agricultural College - Dr. Babasaheb Sawant Krishi Vidyapeeth. With pristine beaches, historical temples, caves and forts scattered a... Read more »

Shrivardhan - A Coastal Getaway Retreat near Pune
Shrivardhan - A Coastal Getaway Retreat near Pune

Shrivardhansr is a very important historical place mentioned as being visited by Arjuna Pandav in his pilgrimage located in coastal region of Maharashtra. It was a trading hub in ancient times around 16th and 17th century. It is also popular as the birth place of Balaji Visvanath who was the First Peshwa and deshmukh of the town. Balaji was the first Peshwa of Maratha Empire appointed by Chhatrapati Shahu. Today a small beach town, Shrivardhan is blessed with pristine beauty and some of the fabulous beaches. The most attracting thing about Shrivardhan is the long stretches of serene and str... Read more »

Adventure Getaway - White Water Rafting Near Pune
Adventure Getaway - White Water Rafting Near Pune

If you are an adventure freak and searching for a new adventure sport near Pune, head towards Kundalika River and quench your thirst of ultimate adventure experience. Kundalika River is a white water rafting destination near Pune. White water rafting is an adventure sport popular in North India but now you can enjoy rafting near Pune as well. Located at a distance of 100 Km from Pune city is the Kundalika River. The site is just a perfect getaway to escape from your daily routine of life. The whole journey is an awesome experience; the drive to the rafting spot is scenic & beautiful and the... Read more »

Places to see near Pune - Neelkantheshwar
Places to see near Pune - Neelkantheshwar

Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra is a great preferred tourist destination amongst travelers across the globe. City?s scenic beauty, architectural feats, rich cultural heritage and legacy makes traveling in and around Pune a fun activity. There are ample tourist places around the city which are popular weekend getaways from Pune that provide enough opportunity to head out for a one day trip along with family and friends. If you are a natures lover and looking for a Pune weekend retreat in the laps of nature then Neelkantheshwar is your place. Read more »

Top 5 Pune Monsoon Weekend Getaways
Top 5 Pune Monsoon Weekend Getaways

The first shower of the season runs a wave of excitement, the first few drops and drizzle leaves the surrounding glistening, wet and aromatic. The freshness in the air and the mystic aroma announces the beginning of monsoon. People start making weekend plans in advance to call for monsoon weekend getaways. Imagine yourself a midst of lush green surroundings, bubbling waterfalls and chilly drizzle on your face. This is the best of Pune monsoon. The monsoon weekend getaways from Pune are very popular among Puneites as the city has various corporate offices and IT companies, which are closed o... Read more »

Konkan the Beach Paradise of India
Konkan the Beach Paradise of India

The Konkan division of Maharashtra has superb scenic beauty. Here Land meets sea and their intersection i.e. the beaches are the most beautiful and scenic locations on this planet. If you really love Sun, san and sea, these beaches are worth a visit. In addition, you will want to come here repeatedly. Unlike Goan beaches, these beaches are calm and clean, this is probable because they are not frequented by tons of visitors. Therefore, you get some quality time to spend close to nature away from the hectic city like. Most of these beaches are close to Mumbai and Pune, which makes them easily... Read more »

Weekend Getaways from Pune - Hill Stations
Weekend Getaways from Pune - Hill Stations

Pune, the Harvard of east, is undoubtedly the most preferred city by young students and young working professional over the other metropolitan cities in India. The independent lifestyle of Pune makes it the best city to live in. Pune is situated amidst of many beautiful Hill Stations which are amongst the best Hill Stations of India. Being a great IT Hub and a famous education center most of Pune?s population is of young genre. As soon as the weekend comes they are all ready to take a break from the regular schedule and getaway to places around Pune. Unlike other cities the traffic increase... Read more »


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