Known as the twin city of Bombay, Pune, is away from the maddening metropolitan city life yet has the kind of charm that would make you not leave the city. Being located closely to various weekend retreats, Pune instantly becomes a favourite with both veterans and tourists.
Go on an enchanted stroll from Pune through Mahabaleshwar hills visiting some of its iconic sightseeing places. And the best way to explore this hill station is by booking our One Day Pune to Mahabaleshwar Trip by Car. As one begins their road trip, they can witness various waterfalls, scenic landscapes and strawberry fields that instantly brings joy and happiness.
The roads from Pune to Mahabaleshwar via NH48 are both smooth and scenic. Considering the distance between the two is approximately only 120 km, it makes it an ideal choice for a day trip.
Mahabaleshwar is a Sanskrit word, meaning, ‘God of Great Power’. During the times of the East India Company, Mahabaleshwar was the summer capital of Bombay Presidency.
Mahabaleshwar happens to be the most popular hill stations of Maharashtra. With its mystical views, this hill station, situated at a height of 1372m and which reaches up to a height of 1,439m in the western ghats will leave you enchanted. This impressive hill station is also the point of origin for river Krishna and is surrounded by lake Venna.
Despite being popular for its temples, Mahabaleshwar, in reality, has a lot more to offer. As such, it attracts various kinds of tourists, be it, honeymooners, college-goers or even families. It has a pleasant temperature and its climate is suitable for strawberries to grow in abundance, making strawberry picking a must-do activity in Mahabaleshwar.
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Highlights of Pune to Mahabaleshwar Tour by Cab
- Full-day Mahabaleshwar tour from Pune
- Duration: 12 to 15 hours
- Tour by Private Cab (not shared with others)
- Pickup & Drop: Pune Hotel / Home
- Places Covered: Mahabaleshwar Temple, Panch Ganga Temple, Krishnabai Temple, Arthur’s Seat, Kate’s Point, Venna Lake, Lingmala Waterfall, and Sunset Point.
Book your 1 Day Pune to Mahabaleshwar Tour Package!
Good to know
What’s included
- Pick and drop from Hotel / Home in Pune
- Cab for Mahabaleshwar sightseeing from Pune as per the above Itinerary
What’s not included
- Entry Ticket Fee at tourist places at Mahabaleshwar
- Vehicle Parking Charges
- Toll-gate Charges if any
- Driver Allowance
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation at Mahabaleshwar
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
What to Expect on your Mahabaleshwar Trip from Pune
On your day trip from Pune to Mahabaleshwar in a private car, you will be accompanied by a local driver who will be well versed with the location and the local language. He will pick you right from your place of accommodation in Pune. Your journey to Mahabaleshwar will take approximately 3 hours. You could request a halt in between as per your convenience.
Upon reaching Mahabaleshwar, we will first be covering the three temples, namely, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Panch Ganga Temple and Krishna Bai Temple. All of these are located close to one another and were built in the 16th century. Each temple has its uniqueness and none of these should be skipped. All of these temples offer a gorgeous view of the Sahyadri ranges, yet each view looks strikingly different from the other.
From here, we will be visiting Arthur’s Seat which has 6 viewpoints and provides a view of various valleys. Further, we will head to Kate’s point from where we can get an aerial view of Lake Venna. Then we will head to Lake Venna where one can indulge in various fun activities like boating, horse riding etc.
Itinerary of One Day Pune to Mahabaleshwar Trip
Pickup from your Hotel in Pune at 6:00 AM
| S.No |
Sightseeing Place |
Recommended Duration |
| 1 |
Mahabaleshwar Temple |
50 minutes |
| 2 |
Panch Ganga Temple |
40 minutes |
| 3 |
Krishnabai Temple |
30 minutes |
| 4 |
Arthur’s Seat |
40 minutes |
| 5 |
Kate’s Point |
30 minutes |
| 6 |
Venna Lake |
60 minutes |
| 7 |
Lingmala Waterfall |
50 minutes |
| 8 |
Sunset Point, Mahabaleshwar |
30 minutes |
Drop back at your Hotel in Pune by 9:30 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Guests can visit all the tourism places near Mahabaleshwar listed above or remove any of the places that they don’t want to visit. In order to include any other sightseeing place, guests can check with their cab provider while booking this Pune to Mahabaleshwar city tour by private car.
Terms & Conditions
Travelers are requested to follow the given itinerary for 1 day Pune to Mahabaleshwar city tour package. Ideally this full day tour package cannot be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places during thisMahabaleshwar same day trip from Pune, they can check the possibility of the same with the above listed car rental companies and request for a custom quote.
We recommend our guests to stick to the time spent at each tourist attraction inMahabaleshwar as per the Itinerary schedule. In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, driver or car rental company will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Please also note that if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it may not be covered from the list of sightseeing places. Please check the possibility of visiting an alternate place with listed cab vendor before you book the tour.
FAQs
Is there any possibility to add / remove tourist places in this Pune to Mahabaleshwar sightseeing tour?
Ideally, no. However guests can check if it’s possible to customize the tour with the above listed Pune cab vendors before booking the trip. Additional charges might apply.
Please also note that if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it may not be covered from the list of sightseeing places. Please check the possibility of visiting an alternate place with listed cab vendor before you book the tour.
The beauty of this ancient city can be explored in just a day by a private cab. You can take a break from the hustle and bustle of Pune and plan a one day Pune to Mahabaleshwar tour by private cab. With its delicious local food, ancient temples, and peaceful atmosphere, it is sure to be an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Package Price for 1 Day Pune to Mahabaleshwar Sightseeing by Cab
Swift / WagonR or Similar
4 Seater / Hatchback
₹ 3,199/-
Amaze / Etios / Dzire
4 Seater / Sedan
₹ 3,799/-
Toyota Innova Crysta
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 5,999/-
Maruti Ertiga
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 4,499/-
Tempo/ Force Traveller
12 Seater / LCV
Price on Request
Toyota Innova
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 5,499/-
Mini Bus
22 – 28 Seater / LCV
Price on Request
