A long weekend means taking a break from the mundane. While it’s not possible everytime to spend on some fancy resorts and places, you can have a fun-filled weekend with a decently priced resort every once in a while! Usually, when I travel I look for the reviews online and check with some friends if they have been to the place and their experience.
For us as a family, we prefer places that have activities to do. Being cooped up in front of a TV in a luxurious setting is not our idea of fun. Here’s my list of some great places where all of you as a family can have some fun in Pune.
- Ekaant Resort
This resort is in Lavasa city. It has a beautiful location, where it is perched on a hilltop, overlooking the backwaters of Dasve. Ekaant means ‘quiet’ or ‘me-time’ and it certainly is true to its name. Apart from secluded rooms that offer privacy, the outdoors has a lot to offer too. As it is part of Lavasa, you can enjoy Nature Walks, Go to Waterfront walkways for some shopping and snack, enjoy water sports and even have some adventure games if you are up for it!
- Ravine Hotel – Though the name says it’s a hotel, it has a more resort feel to it! It has a beautiful location that is overlooking the valley and is popular with celebs and commoners alike flocking Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar. They have facilities like swimming pool, gym, spa and salon, tennis courts, horse riding, paragliding etc. You can book the hotel rooms or cottages and campsites. This was when we had been there in last winter! Isn’t it breathtaking?
- Blue Valley Resort – This is a resort in Panchgani, near Pune. This is a valley facing resort and the perfect times to visit it would be winters and monsoons. Panchgani is famous for its boarding schools and hence it is a bit tough to get reservations, without prior planning. The resort has a swimming pool, good dining area, and some indoor play area. Apart from that, it is easily accessible from the main square in Panchgani and hence exploring Panchgani is easy if you stay here. Clear skies are the perfect time to do some star-gazing here!
- Rutuparna Agro Farm
This is an agro-tourism resort. You can get a taste of village life here. It is on the banks of Mulshi river in Wai and surrounded by lush green fields. They even have bullock cart rides there! You can have some water sports in the backwaters which are not too far from Rutuparna, visit the Wai Ganapati Temple, known for its huge Ganesha idol and laze away on a bullock cart and tractor rides. Clear skies mean great time for some sky gazing! Who knows, you might even spot a meteor!
- Jadhavgadh Fort Resort
Jadhavgadh is around 22 km from Pune. This was a fort of one of Shivaji’s generals which were later converted into a heritage resort. Apart from getting a taste of royalty, they have some weekend fun called ‘Weekend Jatra’ which again offers a taste of village life. They even house a museum, which is very good.
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This article is written by our mommy voice of Pune.
Neha is a freelance Digital Marketer and content writer. She is a mom of two inquisitive explorers. When not running around behind her mini Dora’s or furiously finishing some deadlines, she loves to travel, enjoy unique experiences and write all about it on her blog www.nehatambe.com
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January 10, 2018 at 11:26 am
Thanks for featuring me Deepa! I hope your audience likes my curated list
January 11, 2018 at 10:21 pm
I liked Ekaant Resort the most and the scenery from this view is uncomparable. I would book this only if I travel to Pune in future.
January 11, 2018 at 11:41 pm
Every resort looks better than the other one. Will bookmark this for future reference. Which is ur top pick and why? Wats the price range in these properties?
January 12, 2018 at 4:37 pm
Lovely. this is definitely useful for me as I keep travelling to pune on and off. Thanks for sharing this post.
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January 12, 2018 at 5:39 pm
Have lived in Pune for three years and totally love it. Honestly, never had a chance to see these places though… But then, there’s always an opportunity for the future. Thanks for the list.
January 12, 2018 at 8:46 pm
Loved the post. Jadhavgadh Fort is amazing. This post brought out many memories of my Pune days.
January 13, 2018 at 10:15 am
Ravine hotels stole my heart .Planning my trip here .When is the best time to visit ?
January 13, 2018 at 5:23 pm
Rituparno resort looks so good totally feeling the village vibe with tractor rides and bullock carts. The blue valley in Panchgani looks so picturesque. Must visit Wai and Panchgani soon
January 13, 2018 at 10:06 pm
Love the Ekaant resort. Looking so cosy, ambiance look great. love that these are very close to nature. Perfect place to hangout with family.
January 18, 2018 at 3:54 pm
the jadhavgarh resort looks intriguing, i never knew Pune would have so many resorts to dwell into and they all look luxurious too !!! Thanks for sharing!!!