Maharashtra
Pune
Peshwa capital, hill forts and the monsoon gateway to the Sahyadris
About Pune
Pune blends a Peshwa-era old city — Shaniwar Wada, temple-lined peths and old wadas — with a young café culture and some of the best monsoon hill country in India within two hours: Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Lonavala and Matheran. It is also one of your biggest feeder cities, so trips from here are easy to sell.
- Best time to visit
- June to September for green hills and waterfalls; October to February for clear, pleasant days. March to May is hot.JFMAMJJASOND✓ September is a great time to go
- How to reach
- Pune Junction is on the Mumbai–Chennai main line (about 3 to 3.5 hrs from Mumbai by train); Pune Airport has flights to most metros; the Mumbai–Pune Expressway makes it roughly 3 hrs by road from Mumbai.
- Trips start & end at
- Pune Junction Railway Station or Pune Airport
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Trips in Pune
Pick 2, 3 or 5 days — stay, food and travel included
Monsoon escapes from Pune
Waterfalls and cloud-hills — with a rain plan for every day
Festivals in Pune
Dates vary each year — we confirm them for you
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Nearby towns
Extend your trip by a day or two
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Experiences in Pune
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