Mahabaleshwar Raigad Tour Package (4 Days)
4-day Mahabaleshwar Raigad tour from Pune: Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Pratapgad Fort and Raigad. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,520 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
16° – 23°C
October in Mahabaleshwar Raigad

Description
4-day Mahabaleshwar Raigad tour from Pune: Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Pratapgad Fort and Raigad. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,520 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 9 handpicked stops, including Table Land, Panchgani, Bombay Point, Arthur's Seat and more. October–June is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Hillway Inn Main Market, Mahabaleshwar. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Mahabaleshwar Raigad
Best time: October to JuneAverage temperature range: 11°C – 30°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pune to Mahabaleshwar via Panchgani
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Pune in the morning. Drive from Pune to Panchgani (about 102 km, 2 hrs) and from Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar (about 19 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Mahabaleshwar. Drive down the highway and up the Pasarni ghat to Panchgani, and walk out on Table Land, a wide flat-topped plateau above the Krishna valley. Continue to Mahabaleshwar and catch the sunset at Bombay Point. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Pune to Panchgani
102 km · ~2h 2m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Pune
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PanchganiPanchgani, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Pune to Panchgani
102 km · ~2h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pune
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pune. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pune → Panchgani
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~102 km
~2h 16m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹340
- Arrive in Panchgani
Panchgani, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Pune to Panchgani
Nearest railway stations: Pune Jn for Pune, Jarandeshwar (about 35 km away) for Panchgani.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar
19 km · ~23m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Panchgani
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
19 km · 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MahabaleshwarMahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar
19 km · ~25m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Panchgani
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Panchgani. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Panchgani → Mahabaleshwar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~19 km
~25m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹100
- Arrive in Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar
Nearest railway stations: Jarandeshwar (about 35 km away) for Panchgani, Diwankhavati (about 26 km away) for Mahabaleshwar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Table Land, Panchgani
A wide laterite plateau with views over the valley.
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Bombay Point
The sunset viewpoint of Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar points
See the valleys from Arthur's Seat and Kate's Point, with the Dhom dam far below, and Elephant's Head. Visit Old Mahabaleshwar, where the Panchganga temple marks the source of five rivers including the Krishna, and the Krishnabai temple on the cliff. In the afternoon, go boating on Venna Lake, stop for strawberries and cream, and walk the market in the evening. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar.
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Arthur's Seat
A viewpoint over the deep Savitri valley.
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Kate's Point
A cliff viewpoint over the Krishna valley and Dhom dam.
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Panchganga Temple
The temple at the source of five rivers, including the Krishna.
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Venna Lake
A lake for boating in the middle of the hill station.
Pratapgad and Raigad
Today's travel: from Mahabaleshwar to Pratapgad Fort (about 20 km, 30 min) and from Pratapgad Fort to Raigad (about 70 km, 1 hr 30 min). Drive to Pratapgad, the fort below which Shivaji Maharaj met and killed Afzal Khan in 1659, and see the Bhavani temple inside its walls. Continue down to the Konkan foothills and take the ropeway up to Raigad, Shivaji's capital, for the palace ruins, the throne platform and his samadhi. Overnight stay in Raigad.
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Pratapgad Fort
The fort of the 1659 encounter with Afzal Khan.
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Raigad Fort
Shivaji Maharaj's capital, where he was crowned in 1674.
Raigad to Pune
A morning at Raigad or at Jijamata's samadhi at Pachad, then the drive back to Pune over the Tamhini ghat. Drive from Raigad to Pune (about 132 km, 2 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Pune. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Raigad to Pune
132 km · ~2h 38m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Raigad
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PunePune, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Raigad to Pune
132 km · ~2h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Raigad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Raigad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Raigad → Pune
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~132 km
~2h 56m|Tentative fare ₹150–₹420
- Arrive in Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Raigad to Pune
Nearest railway stations: Goregaon Road for Raigad, Pune Jn for Pune.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 6h 26m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 8m wait
1 change · 6h 29m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 42m wait
1 change · 7h 13m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 44m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Tamhini ghat
A forested ghat road with waterfalls in the monsoon.
Tour Overview
The strawberry hills of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, Pratapgad fort, and Raigad, the capital where Shivaji Maharaj was crowned, in four days from Pune.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Pune. The route runs Pune → Panchgani → Mahabaleshwar → Pratapgad Fort → Raigad → Pune, about 343 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Mahabaleshwar Raigad Tour from Pune
- Table Land, Panchgani
- Bombay Point
- Arthur's Seat
- Kate's Point
- Panchganga Temple
- Venna Lake
- Pratapgad Fort
- Raigad Fort
Inclusions in the Mahabaleshwar Raigad Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Pune for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Mahabaleshwar Raigad Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Mahabaleshwar Raigad Tour
Best time to visit: October–June
Route: Pune → Panchgani → Mahabaleshwar → Pratapgad Fort → Raigad → Pune (about 343 km in all)
Before you go: Many Mahabaleshwar viewpoints are slippery and some close in the heavy monsoon (July–August). The Raigad ropeway may stop in strong wind or rain.
Hotels: Treebo Hillway Inn Main Market, Mahabaleshwar; 3-star hotel in Raigad, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Pune. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹18,740 | ₹12,820 |
| 33 Persons | ₹15,370 | ₹11,600 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹13,600 | ₹9,950 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹12,540 | ₹9,270 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹10,760 | ₹8,520 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Table Land, Panchgani
A wide laterite plateau with views over the valley.
Bombay Point
The sunset viewpoint of Mahabaleshwar.
Arthur's Seat
A viewpoint over the deep Savitri valley.
Kate's Point
A cliff viewpoint over the Krishna valley and Dhom dam.
Panchganga Temple
The temple at the source of five rivers, including the Krishna.
Venna Lake
A serene artificial lake surrounded by lush trees, ideal for boating and enjoying the cool breeze. You can also take a horse ride or walk along the lakeside path.
Pratapgad Fort
A historic hill fort built in 1656, famous for the Battle of Pratapgad between Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan. The fort offers impressive views of the Sahyadri mountains and has a small temple inside.
Raigad Fort
Shivaji Maharaj's capital, where he was crowned in 1674.
Tamhini ghat
A forested ghat road with waterfalls in the monsoon.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–June is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Pune for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Things To Do
Sunrise at Arthur’s Seat Viewpoint
Watch the sun rise over the deep Krishna Valley from this iconic cliff, where the panoramic views of the Sahyadri ranges are said to rival those of Scotland. The famous “echo point” here lets you hear your voice bounce back from the valley walls.
1.5 hours
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–June
Route: Pune → Panchgani → Mahabaleshwar → Pratapgad Fort → Raigad → Pune (about 343 km in all)
Before you go: Many Mahabaleshwar viewpoints are slippery and some close in the heavy monsoon (July–August). The Raigad ropeway may stop in strong wind or rain.
Hotels: Treebo Hillway Inn Main Market, Mahabaleshwar; 3-star hotel in Raigad, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Pune on day 1 and you are back in Pune on day 4.
Pune → Panchgani → Mahabaleshwar → Pratapgad Fort → Raigad → Pune. That is about 343 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹12,820 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,520 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Pune and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–June.
Many Mahabaleshwar viewpoints are slippery and some close in the heavy monsoon (July–August). The Raigad ropeway may stop in strong wind or rain.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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