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Embark on a Wonderful trip from Pune to Kolad

River Rafting in kolad

Have you been to Kolad for your summer vacations before? If not, it might be due to a lack of knowledge about this hidden gem in Maharashtra. Compared to other famous places in Maharashtra like Lonavala, Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, Nashik, and Alibag. However, that does not make Kolad a belittled state but worth a new travel option one must embark on. Hence, you must make a visit from Pune to Kolad through different commuting options.  

If you are a new voyager, you might be interested in knowing what is there to explore in this lesser-known hidden gem of Maharashtra. The answer is that Kolad stockpiles many attractions worth visiting for tourists from all over India. These include Tamhini Ghat Waterfalls, Bhira Dam, Ghosalgad Fort, Kolad Museum, Kuda Caves, and Tala Fort. The activities here include river rafting, kayaking, banana boat rides, zip lining, rappelling, canoeing, and river crossing. 

Kolad is undoubtedly a perfect weekend destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers who would be astonished to see the cascading waterfalls, lush greenery, and majestic Western Ghats hills. 

How to plan a wonderful trip from Pune to Kolad

If you live in Pune, then you must encourage the idea of visiting Kolad with your family. But since you’ve never been to this lovely place before, let us help you bring a travel guide about reaching Kolad with the help of transportation options available here. So let’s begin with the most essential transport facility, which is:

CAR

If you have your car, it will be good for you to travel by road to Kolad from Pune. If your four-wheeler needs more accommodating multiple-seaters, we suggest you hire a private taxi to head towards your journey to Kolad. Travelling to this beautiful small village in the Raigad district of Maharashtra will amaze you with its lovely vistas, lakes, lush greens, waterfalls, and ponds. Follow the 2 given routes to reach Kolad from Pune.

Route 1 – Paul Road – Kolad

  • Distance covered by car: 120 km
  • Time Taken: 2 hours

Route 2 – Mumbai – Kolad

  • Distance covered by car: 150 km
  • Time Taken: 3 hours

Nearby routes you will come across

  • Pune Express Highway and Khopoli – Pali Road

Route strategy to follow

  • National Highway 4 from Ganeshkhind Road to Baner Road
  • Integrate into National Highway 4
  • Board Mumbai Pune Expressway to MH SH 104
  • Take the exit route from Mumbai – Pune Expressway (near Khopoli)
  • Move to Khopoli to Pali Road to NH66
  • Take a left turn to NH66 (Mumbai – Goa Road)
  • Keep driving
  • And then turn your right toward Kolad

BUS

Besides booking a cab to travel from Pune to Kolad, you can also board State Transport buses. Alternatively, you can also take buses that run towards Raigad district. You can get down to Kolad, which is on the Mumbai-Goa highway. The approximate time duration to reach Kolad from Pune is around 3 hours. Other than State-run buses, private buses also ply between Pune and Kolad. So now you have the alternative to refer to.

To enquire more about MSRTC Bus timing, visit the links below.

TRAIN

If you want to travel from Pune to Kolad by train, no direct train runs to these destinations. But many trains run regularly between Pune and Mumbai. But you must drop at Lonavala or Roha Railway Station and hire a taxi to reach Kolad. This is the cheapest mode to reach Kolad from Pune. 

Conclusion

Kolad is a hidden gem of Maharashtra that tourists least explore compared to other major cities of the latter Indian state. But it is also true that this small village in Maharashtra is a treasure trove of many tourist attractions worth exploring. Today, in this blog, we have mentioned the travel routes, cabs, buses, and trains that will make your journey more convenient in travelling from Pune to Kolad. 

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