Weekend Getaways
Places to Visit Near Pune — Hills, Beaches & Forts
Pune is surrounded by some of Maharashtra’s best weekend escapes — misty Sahyadri hill stations, Konkan beaches and historic forts, most within two to four hours’ drive.
Hill stations near Pune
Lonavala is the closest and most popular hill station, famous for its monsoon waterfalls, Karla and Bhaja caves and Lohagad fort. Matheran, a car-free hill station, and Mahabaleshwar, known for its strawberry farms and valley viewpoints, are the other favourites for a cool weekend in the Sahyadris.
- Lonavala — waterfalls, caves and forts; the classic quick escape.
- Matheran — a pollution-free, car-free hill station with scenic viewpoints.
- Mahabaleshwar — strawberry country and panoramic Sahyadri points.
Beaches & forts near Pune
For the coast, Alibaug on the Konkan shore offers clean beaches and sea forts within a few hours’ drive. History lovers can add Sahyadri hill forts such as Lohagad and Rajmachi, which are easily combined with a Lonavala trip.
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FAQ
Places to Visit Near Pune — FAQs
Popular choices include Lonavala, Matheran and Mahabaleshwar (hill stations), Alibaug (beaches), and Sahyadri forts like Lohagad and Rajmachi — most within 2–4 hours of Pune.