Mahabaleshwar & Lonavala — Sahyadri Weekend Getaway

Overview.

A three-day Sahyadri weekend escape — Mahabaleshwar's strawberry farms and Pratapgad fort, plus Lonavala's misty viewpoints and the Karla Caves. Pune & Mumbai's favourite quick getaway.

Highlights.

Your journey, day by day.

3 days of carefully crafted experiences

1

Strawberries-and-cream at Mapro

⛰️ 1,372 m🚗 120 km drive

Pune to Mahabaleshwar — Strawberry Farms & Venna Lake

Drive up the Sahyadris to Mahabaleshwar (1,372 m). Stop at Mapro Garden for strawberries-and-cream, then check in and head to Venna Lake for a paddle-boat ride and the old Mahabaleshwar temple.

Pickup at PuneDrive to MahabaleshwarMapro GardenVenna Lake boatOld Mahabaleshwar temple

🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Mahabaleshwar

2

Pratapgad fort battle site

⛰️ 624 m at Lonavala🚗 210 km drive

Mahabaleshwar — Pratapgad, Viewpoints, Drive Lonavala

Morning excursion to Pratapgad fort, the site of Shivaji's famous Afzal Khan battle. Afternoon viewpoints — Arthur's Seat, Wilson Point. Late afternoon drive to Lonavala for the night.

Pratapgad FortArthur's Seat viewpointWilson PointDrive to Lonavala

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Lonavala

3

2,000-year-old Karla Caves

🚗 65 km drive

Lonavala — Tiger's Leap, Karla Caves, Pune Departure

Morning at Tiger's Leap and Lion's Point for valley views, then visit the 2nd-century Karla and Bhaja Buddhist rock-cut caves. Afternoon drop at Pune / Mumbai.

Tiger's LeapLion's PointKarla CavesBhaja CavesDeparture

🍳 Breakfast

🏨N/A — Departure

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