16 Best Places to Visit Near Pune (2026) — Weekend Getaways & Day Trips

Looking for the best places to visit near Pune? Here are 16 places ranked by distance — from Mahabaleshwar (~87 km) to Omkareshwar (~597 km). Each shows how to reach it from Pune with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra — hill station near Pune1

    Mahabaleshwar

    ~87 km
    Hill StationMaharashtra·★ 4.5

    Best time: March to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹110Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 1h 50m
  2. Bhimashankar, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Pune2

    Bhimashankar

    ~88 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹110Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 1h 51m
  3. Gateway of India, Maharashtra — heritage near Pune3

    Gateway of India

    ~146 km
    HeritageMaharashtra·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹125Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 2h 54m
  4. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Pune4

    Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

    ~191 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹150Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 44m
  5. Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Pune5

    Trimbakeshwar

    ~201 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹155Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 54m
  6. Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Pune6

    Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur

    ~259 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹185Fastest Train (3AC) · 4h 53m
  7. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra — heritage near Pune7

    Ellora Caves

    ~272 km
    HeritageMaharashtra·★ 4.8

    Best time: June to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹195Fastest Train (3AC) · 5h 6m
  8. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra — heritage near Pune8

    Ajanta Caves

    ~372 km
    HeritageMaharashtra·★ 4.7

    Best time: June to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹245Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 42m
  9. Vagator Beach, Goa — beach near Pune9

    Vagator Beach

    ~406 km
    BeachGoa·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹265Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 15m
  10. Diu Fort and Beaches, Daman & Diu — beach near Pune10

    Diu Fort and Beaches

    ~484 km
    BeachDaman & Diu·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹305Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 29m
  11. Gir National Park, Gujarat — wild life near Pune11

    Gir National Park

    ~537 km
    Wild LifeGujarat·★ 4.6

    Best time: December to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹335Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 20m
  12. Gokarna, Karnataka — beach near Pune12

    Gokarna

    ~556 km
    BeachKarnataka·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹345Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 38m
  13. Somnath Temple, Gujarat — pilgrimage near Pune13

    Somnath Temple

    ~559 km
    PilgrimageGujarat·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹345Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 42m
  14. Hampi Ruins, Karnataka — heritage near Pune14

    Hampi Ruins

    ~562 km
    HeritageKarnataka·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹345Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 44m
  15. Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Pune15

    Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur

    ~563 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹345Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 45m
  16. Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh — pilgrimage near Pune16

    Omkareshwar

    ~597 km
    PilgrimageMadhya Pradesh·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹365Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 18m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest place to Pune?

Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra is the closest — about 87 km from Pune, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹110.

How far is Mahabaleshwar from Pune?

Mahabaleshwar is roughly 87 km by road from Pune; the fastest option is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (1h 50m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit places to visit near Pune?

For most places to visit near Pune, the best time to visit is October to March. Check each destination for its exact season.

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