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	DESTINATIONS FROM PUNE
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	WEEK LONG HOLIDAYS Amboli: Snuggling coyly, in the southern ranges of the Sahyadri hills, Amboli at an altitude of 690 m is the last mountain resort before the.... More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune is 390 Km. State Transport buses play from Vengurla, Sawantwadi, Ratnagiri, and Belgaum. Rail: The most convenient railhead is Sawantwadi, 28 Km on Konkan Railway. Air: Nearest airport is Belgaum, 64 km. Where to Stay: Amboli Green Valley Resort Amboli Check In:12 Noon Check Out:12 Noon. Recommendations: Amboli is stunning during and late Monsoon.Tarkarli, Vengurla, and Sindhudurg are nearby attractions which could also be covered in the same trip. Top Chikhaldara: Featured in the epic, the Mahabharata, this is the place where Bheema killed the villainous Keechaka in a herculean bout and then threw him into the valley. It thus came to be known as Keechakadara -- Chikhaldara is its corruption. But there's more to Chikhaldara.... More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Chikhaldara is 620 km from Pune. Regular ST buses connect Chikhaldara to Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola and other cities Rail: The nearest railhead is Badnera on the Central Railway branch line, 110 Km Air: Nearest airport is Nagpur, 230 km. Where to Stay: Resort Mayura, Chikhaldara Recommendations: Once can also visit Melghat (Project Tiger), Kolkhaj very close by the Hillstation. Note: Resort Rooms are currently under Renovation. Top Trakarli: Situated 6 Km south of Malvan and 367 km away from Pune on the coast of Maharashtra is Tarkarli. The mojar attraction here is the long and narrow stretch of beach, with its pristine water. On a clear day, you can see the sea bed through a depth of 20 ft..... More Info >> How to Reach: Road: 367 Km State tarnsport buses play from Mumbai, Kolhapur, Pune to Malvan and from Malvan to Tarkarli. Rickshaws are also available from Malvan. Distance from Malvan to Tarkarli is 7 Km Rail: Kudal is nearest railhead 45 Km on Kokan Railway Air: Nearest Airport is Kolhapur 160 Km away. One can also land at Dabolim airport (Goa). Where to Stay: MTDC Holiday Resort, Tarkarli Check In: 10:30 AM Check Out: 09:00 AM. MTDC's Sagareshwar Resort, Vengurla Check In: 9:00 AM Check Out: 9:00 AM Recommendations: One can plan 4-5 day long trip to Tarkarli. One can also cover Vengurla, Sindhudurg and Amboli are nearby attractions. Top Toranmal: Tucked away in the Satpuda Mountains at an altitude of 1461 m., Toranmal is one of the most peaceful places on earth. And when you are tired of plain lazing, you could visit the beautiful Yashwant Lake, Seetha khali or any of the charming temples of olden days....More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Toranmal via Dhule Shahada, 475 Km. Dhule-Toranmal, 128 Km. State Transport buses ply from Dhule, Nandurbar and Shahada to Toranmal. Rail: Nearest railhead is Nandurbar, 76 Km on Surat-Bhusawal lime of Western Railway. A more convenient railhead is Dhule, 128 Km. Air: Nearest airport is Aurangabad. Where to Stay:s Privatized Resort of MTDC, Toranmal Recommendations: Ideal location for those who enjoy more when they are away from city crowds. Top SHORT BREAK Ajanta-Ellora: Ajanta and Ellora are the pride of Maharashtra. The rock-cut caves of both these sites are world famous and illustrate the degree of skill and artistry that Indian craftsmen had achieved several hundred years ago. Ajanta dates from 100 B.C. while Ellora is younger by some 600 years....More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Ajanta is 365 Km from Pune and 109 Km from Aurangabad. Rail: Aurangabad is the best rail head for Ajanta and Ellora. Air: Aurangabad is well connected with all major cities of India. Where to Stay: Ajanta: MTDC Hotel at Ajanta-a choice of single (2 blocks) and double (2 blocks) rooms. Check In: 10:30 AM Check Out: 09:00 AM Fardapur: Self-contained (1 block-14 beds) Fardapur (Kanhaiya Kunj self contained rooms (12blocks) group. Accommodation ( 2 block 18 beds). Check In: 10:30 AM Check Out: 09:00 AM Ellora: It is recommended that tourists stay at Aurangabad. MTDC Resort Aurangabad Check In: 09:00 AM Check Out: 09:00 PM Recommendations: There are a lot of things which you could see around Aurangabad. Ghrishneshwar, Lonar, Devgiri Fort are some of the beautiful places around.You can plan a week long trip for Aurangabad. A short break of a weekend could also be planed. Top Ganpatipule: Ganapatipule is one of the most spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast – an idyllic getaway that attracts peace-seekers, beach lovers, and pilgrims alike. The temple of Swayambhu (self-originated) Ganesh is much frequented by thousands every year..... More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Ganapatipule (via Satara) is 331 Km. Kolhapur-Ganaptipule is 144 Km. Rail:The nearest railhead is Bhoke, on the Konkan Railway. However, Ratnagiri is more convenient. Air: The nearest airport is Kolhapur, serviced by Kingfisher Red. Where to Stay: MTDC Holiday Resort, Ganpatipule Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM. Recommendations: There are lot of things around Ganpatipule, Velneshwar, Pawas, Ratnagiri are to name a few. You can also plan a week end trip if you just want to see Ganpatipule. Top Harihareshwar: The town of Harihareshwar is known for its tranquil and picturesque beach and is also famous for the temple of Harihareshwar...... More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Harihareshwar,160 Km. Shriwardhan-Harihareshwar, 20 Km. Rail: Nearest railhead is Mangaon, 65 Km.on Konkan Rly. Air: Nearst airport is Mumbai. 215 Km. Where to Stay: MTDC Holiday Resort, Harihareshwar Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM. Recommendations: One can plan a weekend/three day trip to Hariharashwar.One could also visit Shriwardhan, Murud-Jangira, Diveagar. If you can spare a day it would be worth wathcing Raigad Fort. Top Dajipur Sanctuary: The jungle resort of Dajipur is situated on the border of Kolhapur and Sindhudurg districts. Surrounded by rugged mountains and dense forests, this secluded little place is completely cut-off from human habitat.....More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Dajipur, 280 Km. Kolhapur-Dajipur 80 Km. Radhanagari-Dajipur, 30 Km. Phonda-Dajipur, 20 Km. Rail: Nearest railhead is Kolhapur. Air: Nearest airport is Belgaum. Where to Stay: Dajipur Bison Jungle Resort Self-contained rooms, Dormitory (3 blocks - 30 beds) and Tents (seasonal). Restaurant service available. Top Dahanu-Bordi: Dahanu, a quiet seaside town with a sprawling, uncluttered beach, is situated in Thane District. The Dahanu-Bordi stretch is 17 Km. This once-barren land thrived under Irani settlers, an earthy people....... More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune to Bordi is 289 km. Dahanu to Bordi is 15 Km. State Transport buses play regularly between Pune and Dahanu and Dahanu Road and Bordi Rail: Dahanu Road is nearest railhead. Air: Nearest Airport is Mumbai. Where to Stay: MTDC Holiday Resort, Bordi Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM. Recommendations: A nice break for Leisure. Late August to early Sepetmber would be a best time to visit. Note: Resort Rooms are currently under Renovation. Top WEEKEND DESTINATIONS Mahabaleshwar: Soaring peaks, breathtaking valleys. Lush flora. Cool, crisp mountain air. This is Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra’s most popular hill station, and once the summer capital of the Bombay Presidency during the British Raj.....More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Mahabaleshwar, 122 km. State Transport buses play regularly between Pune-Mahabaleshwar and Mumbai-Mahabaleshwar. Rail: Nearest railhead is Wathar, but Pune is considered to be more convenient. Air: The nearest airport is Pune, 120 km. Where to Stay: MTDC Holiday Resort, Harihareshwar Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM. Hotel Five Hills, Panchgani Check In:09:00 AM Check Out:09:00 AM. Recommendations: You can also visit the places like Panchgani, Pratapgad, Tapola etc. Top Murud-Janjira: Murud-Janjira is the local name for a fort situated at the coastal village of Murud, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is famous for being the only fort along India's western coast that remained undefeated despite Maratha, Dutch and English East India Company attacks. How to Reach: Road: Pune is 180 Km. State transport buses play from Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan and Pune to Murud-Janjira. Rail: The nearest railhead is Roha on Konkan Railway. Air: Mumbai is the nearest Airport. Where to Stay: Privatized Resort of MTDC, Murud-Janjira Recommendations: Murud-Janjira is a good week end destination with many good beaches around. Top Mandwa and Kihim: You will find these two beach fronts 12 miles north of Alibag on the north coast and easily accessible from Mumbai. Mandwa is a beautiful, untrodden beach. On a clear day one can enjoy a long, breathtaking view across the bay, up to the Gateway of India. Mandwa village too, has a charm of its own -- with its beautiful groves of coconut palms. ...... More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Kihim-Pune is 138 Km State Transport buses play form Pune, Shivajinagar to Alibag, and Alibag, Rewas to Kihim. Sea Route: Nearest port is Rewas, 6 Km from Kihim. Regular ferry service between Mumbai Rewas (except during monosoon) Rail: Panvel is nearest railhead 85 Km on Kokan Railway. Air: Nearest Airport is Mumbai. Where to Stay: Privatised Resort of MTDC (Kihim Beach Resort). Fully furnished tents (except during monosoon). Recommendations: One can see Kolaba Fort which is very near by. A nice weekend option for Leisure. Top Raigarh: Raigarh was Shivaji’s capital, the hill fort where he was crowned (1674 AD) and where he died (1680 AD). Strategically situated on an irregular wedge-shaped mass of rock, detached from the main body of Sahyadri Mountains by a deep valley and inaccessible from three sides..... More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Raigarh is 210 km south of Mumbai and 27 km north of Mahad. Rail: Raigad is best accessable by road. Air: Nearest Airport is Pune. Where to Stay: MTDC Holiday Resort, Raigad Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM. Recommendations: Raigarh is Paradise for History lovers. Top Malshej Ghat: Malshej Ghat holds special value for hikers, trekkers and adventure lovers. The nature here is at its best. No wonder then that the most exotic migratory flamingoes choose it as their Monsoon abode......More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Malshej Ghat via Alephata, 164 Km. Alephata-Malshej Ghat, 39 Km. Regular buses play from Pune to Alephata. Rail: Nearest railhead is Kalyan. Air: Nearest airport is Mumbai, 154 km. Where to Stay: MTDC Resort, Malshej Check In:01:30 Noon Check Out:12:00 Noon. Recommendations: Best destination to enjoy Monsoon. Bhandardara and Kalsubai the highest peak of Sahyadri Range is very close. Top Bhandardara: Nestled among the Sahyadri Hills, Bhandardara has all the makings of a beautiful holiday resort. Sky-high mountains, roaring waterfalls and lush greenery throughout the year, attract tourists from all over......More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Bhandardara, 160 km.Regular buses play from Pune, Shivaji Nagar to Bhandardara. Rail: Igatpuri, 45 km. on Central Railway is the Nearest railhead. Air: The nearest airport is Mumbai 177 km. away. Where to Stay: MTDC Resort, Malshej Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM Recommendations: Best destination to enjoy Monsoon. Malshej Ghat and Kalsubai the highest peak of Sahyadri Range is very close. Top Lonavala-Khandala-Karla: The twin hill resorts of Khandala and Lonavala have a special attraction for the Mumbai crowd seeking a convenient weekend holiday in the hills.......More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Lonavala, 63 km. Rail: Lonavala is well connected by rail from and to Mumbai. Air: Pune is nearest Air Port. Where to Stay: MTDC Resort, Karla Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM Recommendations: Best destination to enjoy Monsoon. Malshej Ghat and Kalsubai the highest peak of Sahyadri Range is very close. Top Matheran: Your toy train chugs along slowly without a care in the world. During the two hour ascent, food vendors and monkeys jump on and off as the valley glides by sedately.......More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Matheran, 116 km. State Transport buses play from Pune to Neral. Rail: A meter gage train oprates between Matheran and Neral. Matheran toy train is famous. Air: Mumbai is the nearest Air Port. Where to Stay: MTDC Resort, Karla Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM Recommendations: Best destination to enjoy Monsoon. Malshej Ghat and Kalsubai the highest peak of Sahyadri Range is very close. Top Shirdi: Shirdi is the abode of one of Maharashtra's most revered saint -- Sai Baba of Shirdi. Popularly known as the 'Child of God', Sai Baba preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood......More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Shirdi is 185 Km State Transport buses play regularly from Pune. Rail: Kopergaon is the nearest rail head. Air: Nearest airport is Aurangabad. Where to Stay: Shirdi Pilgrims Inn Check In:01:30 PM Check Out:12:00 Noon Top Ghrishneshwar: Just half a kilometre from the Ellora Caves is Ghrishneshwar Temple. It enshrines one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Shiva. The temple walls are richly sculptured. Both the temple and its masonry tank were built by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, who ruled Indore from 1765 to 1795.......More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune is 255 Km. State transport buses play regularly between Aurangabad and Pune. Rail: Aurangabad is the best rail head for Ghrishneshwar. Air: Aurangabad is the nearest Air Port. Where to Stay: MTDC Resort Aurangabad Check In:09:00 AM Check Out:09:00 PM It is recommended that tourists stay at Aurangabad. Recommendations: There are lot of things which you could see around Aurangabad. You can plan a week long trip for Aurangabad. A short break of a weekend could also be planed. Top Trimbakeshwar: The village of Trimbak, 36 kms from Nashik, is famous for the Trimbakeshwar Temple and as the source of the Godavari River. Trimbakeshwar enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas.......More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune is about 241 Km. Rail: Nearest railhead is Nashik, 44 kms on Central Railway. Air: Nearest airport is Mumbai. Where to Stay: Trimbakeshwar Resort - Hotel Sanskruti Below given Accomodation Facilities are available: Deluxe Room A/C Standard Room Phno: 0250 - 2282086, 2281410 Top PICNIC/EXCURSION Lonavala-Khandala-Karla: The twin hill resorts of Khandala and Lonavala have a special attraction for the Mumbai crowd seeking a convenient weekend holiday in the hills.......More Info >> How to Reach: Road: Pune-Lonavala, 63 km. Rail: Lonavala is well connected by rail from and to Mumbai. Air: Pune is nearest Air Port. Where to Stay: MTDC Resort, Karla Check In:10:30 AM Check Out:09:00 AM Recommendations: Best destination to enjoy Monsoon. Top There are a lot of picnic spots around Pune....More Info >> Top