Sara Gawde

Daytrips in Pune

Pune: from rafting to paragliding, Pune filled with joy for the young and old, black and white, you and me! Here are 5 of the best daytrips close to the ravishing city of Pune:

1.Maval, Takve Lake (100 km from Pune)

Maval, a beautiful sight exquisite greenery with low budget, and divine serenity like that of heaven will surely marvel you.

Here are some amazing activities that you might enjoy:

indulging in a photo session

Having a picnic

taking a dip in the sparkling water,

 experience rope climbing,

river crossing,

 mountain climbing

 kayaking

2. Alibag (143 km from Pune)

If you are a beach lover, Alibag must be on your bucket list. The tourist places in Alibag makes for the perfect weekend getaway with friends or family. Alibag means ‘garden of Ali’. Totally mean for those who want serenity and peace and sun soaked beaches. It is very important to drive to Alibag to meet all the picturesque sightings. You may even sight a few celebrities while you are there.

3.Kamshet (45 km from Pune)

situated at an elevation of 5500 ft above the mean sea level. People generally visit Kamshet on their weekend to pursue some adventure and activities on their one day trip near Pune. Luscious green spreads and beautiful nature walks. Experience

 farming,

 swimming

 walking in the lovely surroundings

Camping etc.

45 km from Pune, in Maharashtra. It’s easy accessibility by road and railways, makes it a great destination for a short trip.

4. Mulshi Dam (60 km from Pune)

You can stay in a luxurious resort, go for trekking or camping or even bathing in the marvellous lake. Just enjoy some serenity with mother nature. Must be on a nature lover’s bucket list. Quite a few temples border the mulshi dam which will help to relieve your inner spiritual soul.

5. Tikona Fort (60 km from Pune)

The tikona fort, an ancient yet majestic fort ruled by many Maratha dynasties is exhaustively decorated with all sorts or carvings from Maruti to mammoth entrances, this tikona fort means architectural beauty. You will come across the small Trimbakeshwar Temple on your way up to a point that is marked as the highest with a red flag. you can admire the view of the fresh green grass and small herbs and shrubs. You can keep yourself engaged in many calm yet enthusiastic activities such as-

relaxing at the Pawna dam or the enclosed lake and Satvahan caves.

Practicing your hands at photography on your trek to this great destination

ave lunch inside the caves and make this trip an amazing one.