Weekend Getaway from Pune

It's Friday evening, you are back from office and looking forward to a nice weekend getaway. Thinking about where to go ? Here's a suggestion.

Keep your bags ready to hit the road soon after you return from office. Let's say you start your engines at 7 pm. By 10:30 pm you should be able to reach Kolad en-route the Tamhini Ghat. Book an over night stay at a resort in Kolad. The next day reward yourself with river rafting and other water sports. Make sure you book the first slot for river rafting to make it to the next destination on time. Be sure to take a bath post lunch if you are planning to have freshwater fishes on your plate as you'll be heading to a religious place in the evening.

At around 4:30 pm head to Pali. The Ballaleshwar temple built by Moreshvar Vitthal Sindkar in 1640 is one among the Ashtvinayaka. The temple is a 30 minutes drive from Kolad. After taking blessings from Lord Ganesha, head to Lonavala which is approximately 55 kms from Pali.

Stay overnight at a resort in Lonavala and spend the next day touring around the city. With scenic lakes, waterfalls and ancient caves, Lonavala is an ideal place to spend your Sunday. In the evening head back to Pune.

Incase you have a holiday on Monday as well, you have the option to stay in Pali. There a number of mesmerizing water falls surrounded by lush green forests around Pali. When you have time, you can always turn yourself into an explorer.