Everything you need to know about your 120 km journey through the beautiful Western Ghats
The journey from Mahabaleshwar to Pune takes you through some of the most scenic landscapes of Maharashtra. Starting from the lush green hills of Mahabaleshwar, passing through Panchgani's table lands, Wai's ancient temples, Satara's countryside, and finally descending the famous Khandala Ghat before entering Pune city.
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Cool hill station surrounded by forests
Misty roads through evergreen forest
Wide valleys & pleasant climate
Peaceful town along Krishna River
Midway stop with local eateries
Vibrant city life & cultural charm
Leave Mahabaleshwar between 6-8 AM to avoid fog in ghats and reach Pune before peak traffic
SUV or Ertiga recommended for Khandala Ghat section - better stability on curves
Mapro Garden (Panchgani), Hotel Saisagar (Satara), McDonald's (Khandala)
Check landslide warnings. Khandala Ghat can be slippery. Keep extra time.
Parsi Point, Dhom Dam viewpoint, Khandala Ghat viewpoint
Mahabaleshwar: +91 74989 32101 | Pune: +91 77759 73715
• Khandala Toll: ₹150-200
• Additional Tolls: ₹50-100
Total: Approx ₹250
• Mahabaleshwar: 1,353m
• Pune: 560m
Descent: 793m
Get answers to common questions about traveling from Mahabaleshwar to Pune
You can book in three easy ways from Mahabaleshwar:
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