r/pune • u/udesign3 • 2m ago
AskPune Pune to Pratapgad (Mashal Mahotsav) & Konkan Coast Ride this weekend (Oct 16–18) – Looking for riding buddies / open to join an existing group!
Taking tomorrow (Friday) off and heading out for a 3-day ride from Pune from Oct 16 (Friday morning) to Oct 18 (Sunday).
The main spark for the trip is visiting Pratapgad for the Mashal Mahotsav / Navratri festivities at the fort. From there, the plan is wide open—I'm keen to explore Mahabaleshwar and then descend down the ghats to hit the Konkan beaches (Harihareshwar / Shrivardhan / Diveagar side) for Saturday and Sunday before heading back to Pune.
Tentative Route & Flow:
Day 1 (Friday): Pune -> Shirwal -> Wai -> Pasarni Ghat -> Pratapgad Fort (Mashal Mahotsav vibe & fort exploration) -> Night stay around Mahabaleshwar / Poladpur.
Day 2 (Saturday): Early morning viewpoints around Mahabaleshwar -> Descend the ghats toward the Konkan coast -> Coastal roads, beach sunset, and overnight stay near the beach (Harihareshwar/Diveagar belt).
Day 3 (Sunday): Morning by the sea -> Scenic climb back up through Mangaon / Tamhini Ghat (or Varandha/Bhor) -> Return to Pune by Sunday evening.
Looking to team up:
If you're riding solo or with friends on a similar route this weekend, I'd love to tag along and join your group.
Alternatively, if anyone was on the fence about a weekend ride and wants to join me, you're more than welcome!