2-Day Monsoon Weekend Trip from Pune: Raigad Fort, Murud Beach & Elephanta Caves

Day 1: Raigad Fort & Murud Beach

Raigad District & Raigad Beach, Maharashtra, India on June 14, 2025

2:00am

Depart Pune

Begin your early morning drive from Pune towards Raigad Fort to reach at dawn and enjoy a cool monsoon atmosphere.
INR1500 (fuel or cab approx.), 3h0m

5:00am

Explore Raigad Fort

Spend the early morning hours exploring Raigad Fort, the historic Maratha capital with panoramic views and monsoon greenery. The fort is open till 5 PM.
INR50, 3h0m

8:00am

Breakfast at Poladpur local dhaba

Enjoy a hearty Maharashtrian breakfast like misal pav or upma at a local roadside eatery, perfect to energize for the day ahead.
INR200, 45m

8:45am

Drive to Murud Beach

Leave for about 2 hours drive to Murud Beach along scenic, lush monsoon roads, preparing for a relaxing beach afternoon.
INR350, 2h0m

10:45am

Visit Murud Beach

Unwind at Murud Beach with its clean shoreline and views of the historic Janjira Fort offshore. Enjoy walks on the beach and local vibes.
Free, 2h0m

12:45pm

Lunch at Rajdhani Restaurant, Murud

Taste freshly caught seafood and traditional coastal Maharashtrian meals at Rajdhani, open till late afternoon.
INR450, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Janjira Fort (from beach shore)

View the mighty Janjira Fort from Murud Beach; boat tours to the fort may be unavailable during heavy monsoon, so enjoy the fort's majestic presence from the coast.
Free, 1h0m

3:00pm

Check-in at guest house in Murud

Settle into a comfortable guest house or beachside resort, such as Hotel Sahyadri, to relax and enjoy the evening monsoon breeze.
INR2500, Rest and refresh

7:00pm

Dinner at hotel or local seafood café

Savor fresh coastal cuisine with popular fish thali and coconut-based curries in a cozy environment open till 9 PM.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Beach Morning & Elephanta Caves

Murud Beach to Mumbai & Pune, Maharashtra, India on June 15, 2025

7:00am

Early morning walk at Murud Beach

Enjoy a tranquil monsoon morning walk along the serene beach to soak in nature’s freshness before breakfast.
Free, 1h0m

8:00am

Breakfast at guest house

Have a filling breakfast with local fare prepared fresh at your stay to fuel up for the travel day.
Included, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive Murud to Mumbai ferry point

Begin driving back towards Mumbai's Gateway of India ferry terminal (approx 3.5 hours), to catch a ferry to Elephanta Caves.
INR600, 3h30m

12:30pm

Ferry to Elephanta Caves

Take the public ferry from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, exploring UNESCO-listed rock-cut caves (open 9 AM - 5 PM, ferry services till sunset).
INR200 (ferry) + INR40 (cave entry), 1h15m round trip + 2h cave visit

2:00pm

Explore Elephanta Caves

Discover ancient sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva, an archaeological marvel rich in art and history set amidst monsoon greenery.
INR40, 2h0m

4:00pm

Return ferry to Mumbai & drive to Pune

Return to Mumbai by ferry and start your roughly 3-hour drive back to Pune, concluding your scenic monsoon weekend getaway.
INR600, 3h0m

7:00pm

Dinner stop in Pune

If desired, stop en route or once in Pune for a quick dinner of local favorites like vada pav or thali to unwind after the trip.
INR300, 1h0m
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