Pune and Mumbai have been the most favorite when it comes to spending fun and quality time with friends or families. The hustle and bustle of the cities call for some adventure, some fun activities, or for visiting a temple, or just a nature walk. It all depends on your choice because these cities will offer you with all of your choices and will surely make your weekends memorable. Which are these places then? Let’s find out.
Della Adventure Park
This adventure park is situated in Lonavala and would be another one of the best weekend destinations near Mumbai and Pune. You should visit this place with your friends or with your family. This place is full of adventure activities and Della Adventure Park is India’s Largest Extreme Adventure Park. The park has around 50+ thrilling adventure and fun activities that bring a lot of excitement to the one-day visit. You will find Rocket Ejector, Archery, Paintball, Rappelling, Buggy Ride, Motocross dirt bike riding, and more such adventure activities over there. Moreover, you can enjoy India’s longest Flying fox 1250 ft, 700 CC Yamaha Raptor ATV, Swoop Swing 100 Ft, Rappelling, and more on its list.
Talking about its distance, Della Adventure Park is just 77 km from Pune while it is 92kms from Mumbai. This is one such must-visit place for all adventure freaks at an equidistant from the two metropolitan cities and hence it is among the demanding adventure places near Mumbai as well as Pune for all couples and families nearby.
Tapola
Tapola is one of the offbeat places near to Pune and Mumbai during monsoon and is one of the top places to visit. It is usually termed as the Kashmir of the western coast. Amazing, isn’t it? However, the wonderful drive from Mahabaleshwar to Tapola is undoubtedly scenic and mesmerizing while offering an abundance of the landscape. Tapola is the best serene place in monsoon season around Pune and Mumbai which makes it an amazing getaway to feel unwind and relax.
Talking about the distance then Tapola is 150 Kms from Pune while it is 300 km from Mumbai. You will enjoy paradise for trekkers and this offers an amazing trekking opportunity through dense green hills. It is the perfect place to enjoy the excellent views of the dam built on both rivers. Besides, you can also enjoy a bicycle ride from Satara pass to Bamnoli and then to Tapola. You can also hire a speedboat and can enjoy a ride on Shivsagar’s Lake.
Bhimashankar
Bhimashankar is one of the most scenic destinations and is the best one-day trip destination for Mumbaikars and Punekars as well.
However, being a religious destination, it is the most demanded road trip for all wander lovers and has the most scenic and gorgeous ways. Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples of Lord Shiva that are spread across India. Besides it being a pilgrim center, Bhimashankar is also has a beautiful natural beauty that makes it a popular monsoon destination for all people from Pune and Mumbai.
Talking about the distance then, Bhimashankar is 213 km from Mumbai. Besides, worshipping, you can also visit Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary to enjoy watching some of the rare species such as the Giant Indian Squirrel. Also, you can plan an outstanding trek from the Shidi ghat to Ganesh ghat which is indeed more astonishing and adventurous.