7 Beaches Around Pune For A Perfect Weekend Getaway

Walking barefoot on the sand, soaking up some sun and saying cheers with a beer, doesn't necessarily have to be in Goa! You can do this by driving down few hours from your own city. Thanks to Maharashtra's extended coastline dotted with some of the most scenic beaches. 1. Alibaug Beach Wikimedia It's one of the most prominent beaches. The black sand beach is perfect for relaxation. While you enjoy some water sports, you can even boost your photography skills because of the picturesque setting. Distance from Pune: 145km/ 2 hours 40 minutes 2. Kihim Beach Flickr This one is the closest and also one of the more popular getaways from the city! For those who love the emerald green water, you can stroll on the sandy beach, swim and enjoy the sunset. Take your binoculars along to enjoy some bird watching. And if you run out of beers, head out to the closest wine shop in Chondhi. Distance from Pune: 140km/ 2 hours 3. Mandwa Beach TripAdvisor We all know this is Bollywood's favorite beach, away from Bollywood! But it has more than just scenic shores and tranquillity. You can enjoy water sports such as jet-skiing and kayaking while you hog on some street foods from the beach shacks. Distance from Pune: 150km/ 3 hours 30 minutes 4. Murud Beach Holidify For a serene and one-of-a-kind weekend retreat, Murud beach is the best option. It's glittering white sandy shores and the soothing silences make it one of the best beaches near Pune. Trek up to Murud-Janjira fort while you are there. Distance from Pune: 160km/ 3 hours 40 minutes 5. Kashid Beach Google Picture being on a sun-kissed white sand beach, azure waters, enclosed by casuarina groves on all three sides. This is what makes this one of the most romantic beaches around Pune. Along with stunning visuals and fun adventures like surfing, water scooters, banana boats and parasailing. Distance from Pune: 170km/ 4 hours 6. Dapoli Beach Google This one scores on being one of the cleanest beaches in the area. So you can even sunbathe, try out delicious local seafood delicacies from shacks, swim and enjoy a campfire under the starry sky. What's the best part? DOLPHIN SPOTTING! Hell, yes! Distance from Pune: 186kms/ 4 hours 7. Velas Beach Google Little turtles moving around the shores, leaving their tiny little footprints in the sand and some lip-smacking seafood to try; this, my friend, is what beach vacations are made of. Definitely worth the drive down! Distance from Pune: 190km/ 5 hours