Best Weekend Getaways from Pune: Hill Stations, Forts & Lakes
The best weekend getaways from Pune are hill stations, forts and lakes within two to four hours.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep
The best weekend getaways from Pune are hill stations, forts and lakes within two to four hours.
1. Lonavala
Waterfalls, viewpoints and forts.
2. Mahabaleshwar
Views and strawberry farms.
3. Panchgani
A quieter hill town with table land.
4. Bhandardara
A lake and waterfall near Nashik.
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See all5. Lavasa
A planned hill town by a lake.
6. Tamhini Ghat
A scenic drive with waterfalls in the rains.
7. Alibaug
Beaches and forts by the sea.
8. Raigad Fort
The capital of the Maratha empire, reached by ropeway.
Best time to visit
Year-round; best in the monsoon and winter.
Avoid Sunday evening traffic on the highway.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.
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