The Holiday season here! And we are sure you too must be looking forward to break free from your monotonous life for a while and plan a holiday getaway with your family and loved ones. But the question is: where should you go? Well, what better place, than your city Pune and its surrounding spots, to spend your Christmas or New Year weekends? The amazing places around Pune will surely take you back to history! Read on

7 Nearby Getaways in and around Pune to head out to

1. Pabe Ghat

Pabe Ghat is situated at only an hour’s drive from Pune. If you are an adventure buff, take a bike ride between Sinhagadh and Rajgadh and enjoy the most beautiful places that are a treat to the eyes.

2. Kass Plateau

Kass plateau is situated only at a distance of 2 hours from Pune where you will find nature at its best. So, if you are a hopeless romantic and want to spend some quality time with your better-half, this place is ideal for you where you can enjoy beds of flowers on the ground, free flowing rivulets and scenic beauty during the winters.

3. Pawna Dam

With intermittent rains dotting the month, you can visit Pawna Dam which is just 51 minutes away from the city. The sound of the water crashing on to the shore is a great sight to witness. Birds chirping around the dam are like music to the ears and adds to the marvellous charm of the place.

4. Matheran

For people who plan a getaway with the sole purpose of relaxing and rejuvenating themselves, Matheran is just the place for them! The toy train ride, which shut down previously, has started again and is a must for all the travellers. It takes you through the valley and its scenic beauty and you can relax while beauty unfolds in front of your eyes. There are horse rides as well which take you to the various scenic points. If you plan on spending 1-2 days, Matheran would be an ideal spot.

5. Mahabaleshwar

Valleys, waterfalls, and a city filled with beautiful landscapes, Mahabaleshwar promises everything to a traveller seeking peace and rejuvenation. It is the biggest and the most popular hill station of the Western Ghats. Not only this, the strawberries and the mulberries grown here are of the best quality in India and it is not something you would want to miss. Given that the strawberry season is here, you can head to Mahabaleshwar. Make sure to stay the weekend. You can visit the Mapro garden and witness strawberry bushes. If you are lucky you can even pick ripe strawberries yourself. You can relax near the Venna Lake  and trek around the Pratapgad fort.

6. Panchgani

A place that is situated just 68 kilometres away from Pune is every nature lover’s dream come true. Panchgani gets its name from the five types of hills that surround it and so the highlight of this place are the hills and valleys. Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar are very closely situated to each other so you can enjoy the benefits of both the place in one long trip.

7. Lonavala

  Just 52 kilometres away from Pune and 106 kilometres from Mumbai, Lonavala has slowly and steady gained the reputation of a modern-day resort town. You can experience the beauties of nature here and also if you are adventurous by nature, then Della Adventure Park, which is only a 15 to 20-minute drive from Lonavala is an ideal place for you. Della has the largest number of adventure sports activities for both adults and kids. If you are accompanied by kids, then you could also opt for Imagica which is a very famous theme park for kids and adults alike. It has a snow park, a water park and many rides among other things. So, be it adventure or rejuvenation, Lonavala is the perfect place for you.

Nobody likes to sit at home especially during the holiday season. So, wake up the travel trotter in you, book your hotel rooms (if you are planning to stay)  , . and head to any of these places. Let us know how did you celebrate your weekend in the comment section below.