10 Best Weekend Getaways From Pune (2026) — Short Trips & Places to Visit

Looking for the best weekend getaways from Pune? Here are 10 getaways ranked by distance — from Mahabaleshwar (~87 km) to Diu Fort and Beaches (~484 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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 from 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

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest getaway 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 weekend getaways from Pune?

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

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