If you live in Pune and feel like your weekends are getting lost in food deliveries and screen fatigue, this is your sign to switch gears quite literally.
Because around Pune? Magic is always just one good bus ride away.
Whether you’re a monsoon chaser, a temple hopper, a beach bum, a foodie, or someone just craving a different kind of skyline, Pune sits quietly surrounded by some of India’s most diverse and awe-inspiring escapes. And all of them? They’re perfectly reachable with zingbus.
From rainy hill stations and historic cities to coastal getaways and spiritual retreats, this guide gives you the 10 best places you can escape to from Pune with no planning stress, no packing panic.
Just get on the bus. The road (and your refreshed soul) will take care of the rest.
1. Lonavala Because Monsoon Romance Starts Here
Distance: (approx) 65 km (via Pune–Mumbai route)
Bus Tip: Alight early on the Pune to Mumbai zingbus route
Best For: Waterfall views, chai with bhajiyas, dreamy fog
There’s a reason why every Punekar’s first love is Lonavala. Especially when the skies turn grey and the ghats start glowing green. Whether it’s your first trip or your fifteenth, Lonavala never gets old.
Your weekend looks like:
- A fog-filled drive through the Western Ghats
- Bhushi Dam and Tiger Point selfies
- Maganlal chikki packed for the ride back
- Silent time by Pawna Lake or Lohagad Fort
Pro tip: Take the late-night zingbus on Friday, arrive early morning, and watch the valleys wake up.
2. Mumbai For Big City Energy & Rain-Soaked Romance
Distance: (approx) 150 km
Time: 2.5–3.5 hours
zingbus Route: Pune to Mumbai
Best For: Street snacks, city views, weekend concerts
Mumbai is where plans turn into playlists. It’s where you walk until your legs ache and still don’t want the night to end. In the rains? It’s moody, misty, and made for long Marine Drive walks.
Your weekend looks like:
- Breakfast at Candies or Kala Ghoda Café
- Bandra thrift shopping and drizzle
- Gateway boat rides in windbreakers
- Spontaneous karaoke in Colaba
3. Goa The Rain-Soaked Beach Dream You Didn’t Expect
Distance: (approx) 470 km
Time: 10–12 hours (overnight)
zingbus Route: Pune to Goa
Best For: Off-season peace, Konkan vibes, monsoon waterfalls
While the party crowd fades in the rains, true travelers head to Goa in monsoon. It’s quiet, it’s green, and it’s cinematic.
Your weekend looks like:
- Rainy walks through Fontainhas
- Secret waterfalls in the Ghats
- Susegad evenings and warm feni
- Zero crowds, full heart
What to pack: A waterproof phone cover. The content you’ll get? Worth every drop.
4. Bangalore When You Want Chill Weather & Hot Coffee
Distance: (approx) 750 km
Time: 14–16 hours
zingbus Route: Pune to Bangalore
Best For: Solo trips, café crawls, music gigs
Bangalore gets you if you’re the type who packs a book and leaves your headphones in. It’s India’s original weekend city laid-back, leafy, and always vibing.
Your weekend looks like:
- Live music in Indiranagar
- Namma filter kaapi on a rainy morning
- Graffiti streets and bookstores
- Late-night food walks with new friends
Why zingbus: You sleep through the long ride. Wake up refreshed and ready to roam.
5. Aurangabad For Forts, Caves & That History Channel Feel
Distance: (approx) 240 km
Time: 7–8 hours
zingbus Route: Pune to Aurangabad
Best For: Architecture lovers, culture junkies, history buffs
Aurangabad isn’t just a stopover city it’s a full-on journey back in time. From Mughal-era marvels to UNESCO sites, every corner is steeped in story.
Your weekend looks like:
- Walking through the Ajanta and Ellora caves
- Seeing Bibi Ka Maqbara glow after rain
- Finding the perfect jalebi at a local stall
- Fort photography minus the Instagram crowd
6. Hyderabad Where Every Meal is a Love Letter
Distance: (approx) 570 km
Time: 11–12 hours
zingbus Route: Pune to Hyderabad
Best For: Foodies, heritage lovers, late-night wanderers
Hyderabad will feed your stomach and your soul. It’s spicy, it’s soulful, and surprisingly soothing in the monsoon.
Your weekend looks like:
- Biryani at Bawarchi and haleem in the rains
- Staring up at Charminar with a hot cup of chai
- Shopping in Laad Bazaar’s sparkle and chaos
- Watching rain ripple across Hussain Sagar Lake
7. Kolhapur For Monsoon Thalis & Temple Calm
Distance: (approx) 380 km
Time: 8–10 hours
zingbus Route: Pune to Kolhapur
Best For: Food trails, temple vibes, chill long weekends
Kolhapur is one of those cities that surprises you. It’s rich in flavour and history, and the journey there? Pure Western Ghat beauty.
Your weekend looks like:
- A royal thali you’ll dream about forever
- Peaceful darshan at Mahalaxmi Temple
- Browsing leather shops in sudden showers
- Nature walks on Panhala Fort after rain
8. Indore Where Culture and Chaats Collide
Distance: (approx) 600+ km
Time: 13–15 hours
zingbus Route: Pune to Indore
Best For: Food culture, heritage walks, offbeat art
Indore is underrated and that’s exactly why you’ll love it more. Come hungry, stay curious, and prepare for midnight chaat cravings.
Your weekend looks like:
- Sarafa Bazaar late-night snack attack
- Clean, walkable streets even in monsoon
- Rajwada and Holkar-era charm
- Breakfast poha with spicy jalebi
9. Amravati The Quiet Trail Less Taken
Distance: (approx) 620 km
Time: 12–13 hours
zingbus Route: Pune to Amravati
Best For: Nature lovers, solo reset trips, rural vibes
When you just want peace, fresh air, and no notifications Amravati delivers. The scenery is unfiltered, and the stillness? Healing.
Your weekend looks like:
- Walking quiet trails in Melghat
- Foggy hills and untouched green
- Journaling by riverside chai stalls
- Discovering waterfalls no one’s posted yet
10. Nagpur More Than Oranges, We Promise
Distance: (approx) 830 km
Time: 15–17 hours
zingbus Route: Pune to Nagpur
Best For: Offbeat explorers, heritage geeks, quiet water slides
Nagpur’s got calm lakes, forts, forest reserves and a kind of quiet energy that sticks with you. Come for the vibe, stay for the clarity.
Your weekend looks like:
- Futala Lake rain reflections
- Fort photography with moody skies
- Orange market strolls in between showers
- Knowing you found a gem no one else talks about
Why zingbus Makes These Journeys Easier Than Ever
You’ve seen the routes. You’ve felt the vibe. Now here’s why zingbus is the secret ingredient to making it all happen, seamlessly:
- Clean, Premium AC Rides: Because comfort matters when the rains start pouring
- Overnight Sleepers: Travel while you snooze arrive refreshed
- GPS-Enabled Tracking: For peace of mind (and parents checking in)
- No-Hassle Boarding: Smooth pickup, verified stops, no chaos
- Eco-Conscious Travel: Every zingbus ride is carbon-neutral, offsetting all emissions
No transfers. No overcrowding. Just plug in your playlist, lean back, and let the mountains, coastlines, or city lights come to you.
Your Weekend Packing List
- Portable charger
- A waterproof windbreaker
- Notebook + pen (for those ‘this is life’ moments)
- Wet wipes and a plastic bag for muddy shoes
- Snacks that won’t get soggy
- And yes your sense of spontaneity
In the End, It’s Not the Distance – It’s the Detour
You don’t need three weeks off, a foreign visa, or five friends who can align schedules.
All you need is a weekend, a seat by the window, and a little curiosity.
And zingbus will take you exactly where the story begins.
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Let the world be your weekend plan. You’re closer than you think.
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