Exploring Maharashtra’s finest post-monsoon retreats from bird-rich wetlands and ancient hillforts to marine sanctuaries and UNESCO-protected forests.

Winter in Pune ushers in a season of clarity, crisp mornings, gentle sunlight and landscapes transformed by post-monsoon bloom. As temperatures drop and visibility sharpens, the city’s surroundings open up with renewed vitality. Short drives lead travellers to mist-draped forests, historic fortresses, migratory bird havens and quiet coastlines. Here are the most evocative winter escapes near Pune, where nature, heritage and tranquillity meet in harmonious balance.

Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary: A Living Canvas Of Western Ghats Biodiversity

A designated UNESCO biodiversity hotspot, Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary offers one of the rich

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