Top Places near Pune to Visit in Monsoon

Aug 16
09:55

2016

Karan A Gupta

Karan A Gupta

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Enjoying holiday with family is the most loving experience for anyone. If you reside in Pune and want to spend your Monsoon near it, then there are many places that can provide you innumerable memories. Lonavala, Karnala, Khandala, Kaas Lake and Mulshi are some of the major attractions situated near the Pune. Reach there with self-drive cars and enjoy holidays!

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Pune is also known as twin city of Mumbai; the lush green trees,Top Places near Pune to Visit in Monsoon Articles droplets of pure water, scenic beauty and delicious food lure thousands of visitor’s towards this beautiful city. From the last decade, Pune has become very popular due to urban lifestyle and modern facilities. Many people have shifted to Pune due to luxurious amenities and less population, while others come here to spend quality time with their family and friends. Pune has many tourist attractions where people enjoy, chill and relax with loved ones. It is a great place for those who love monsoon because there are ample of worth watching destinations. Let’s see what they are:

  1.    Lonavala and Khandala

Lonavala and Khandala are situated 70 km. away from Pune, nestled in the Western Ghats and great place to visit during Monsoon. Both the places are very popular as holiday destinations and people come here to enjoy the delightful climate, refreshing air and downpour. One can hire Self-drive car on rent to roam Lonavala and Khandala. Rajmachi point, Kalra Caves and Duke’s nose and Bushi Dam are major destinations.

  1.    Mulshi

Mulshi is a perfect place to spend weekends with dear ones, you can reach there with self-drive cars. If you don’t want to go far away from the city then, Mulshi is ultimate choice. Lush greenery, waterfalls and rivulets are some of the alluring destinations of Mulshi. Dhangadh fort, Mulshi Dam and Koraigadh are historic locations, one can also explore amazing flora, fauna and rare bird species during the trip.

  1.    Kaas Lake

Satara is not too far away from Pune, one can easily reach there with self-driven car rental. The natural scenes of Kaas Lake offer better views to the onlookers. The beauty of Kaas Lake gets enhanced during the Monsoon time, one can explore rivers, colourful flowers, mountains and lakes.

  1.    Karnala

Karnala is the best place for birdwatchers, it is located 120 km. away from Pune and one can enjoy watching rare species of birds. There is much more in Karnala like adventurous games, wild nature and wet weather. Walking down from the Karnala fort, you can explore bird sanctuary which is home to various species like Robin Magpie, hornbills, vented Bulbul, Paradise Fly catcher and Myna.

Enjoy watching these destinations if you don’t want to go too far from Pune.