About Mahad
Pune to Mahad distnce : 136 km
Estimated travel time : 4 hours
Pune to Mahad is very popular route for tourism and religion. Mahad is known as as the land of freedom fighters and famous for Chavdaar Tale Water Satyagraha of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for Dalits at Chavdar Tale
Mahad is situated on Mumbai-Goa Highway city in Raigad district in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra. Mahad is luncheon spot or night spot for tourists and nearby attractions are Raigad Ropeway, Pandav Leni Caves and Gandharpale Caves. Main attraction of Mahad is Varadvinayak Temple . It is one of the Ashtavinayak temples in Maharashtra and had great significance for Hindus. Temple also has idol of Navagraha Devatas, Mushaka and Shivalinga. The temple was built (restored) by Peshwa General Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar. Thousands of devotees visit this place throughout the year but this temple witness massive crowds during festivals like Magha Chaturthi.
Taxi from Pune to Mahad is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Pune to Mahad by car is well connected through NH48 and NH965DD and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Pune to Mahad distance is 136 Km and is 4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Pimpri Chinchwad - Morya Gosavi Ganpati Mandir, Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, City One Mall, Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Udyan
Bhor - Mahabaleshwar Temple, Thoseghar Lake, Pancha Ganga Temple, Nandgiri Ancient Shri Parshwanath Digambar Jain Temple
Panchgani - Tableland, Sydney Point, Parsi Point, Kate's Point, Dhom Dam, Lingmala Falls, Pratapgad Fort, Kamalgad Fort, Rajpuri Caves
Mahabaleshwar - Tapola, Pratapgad, Lingamala Falls, Venna Lake, Mapro Garden, Elephant's Head Point, Lodwick Point, Rajpuri Caves, Table Land, Connaught Peak etc
Birwadi - Birwadi fort and stepwell
Tourist Attractions
Shri Varad Vinayak Temple: A famous temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for its architectural beauty.
Raigad Fort: An ancient hill fort with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and a rich historical significance.
Gandhari Khamb: A unique natural formation of rocks resembling pillars, believed to have been used by Gandhari during the Mahabharata era.
Peshwa Memorial: A memorial dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji's loyal minister, Peshwa Bajirao I, showcasing artifacts from his era.
Varad Vinayak Beach: A serene and picturesque beach where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Arabian Sea.
Savalee Waterfall: A beautiful seasonal waterfall that offers a refreshing getaway amidst nature.
Chavdar Tale: A serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, offering a peaceful environment for picnics and leisurely walks.
Dholya Ganapati Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for its ancient idol and spiritual significance.
Tambadi Surla Waterfall: A stunning waterfall that plunges into a natural pool, attracting adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Mahad Ganpati Temple: A historic temple known for its wooden idol of Lord Ganesha, believed to be one of the Ashtavinayak Ganpatis.