One-Day Midnight Start Trip: Pune to Raigad Fort and Murud Beach

Day 1: Early Start Adventure

Raigad District, Maharashtra, India on June 14, 2025

1:00am

Depart Pune

Start your journey from Pune at 1 AM to avoid daytime traffic and reach Raigad Fort early morning.
INR1500 (fuel/cab approx.), 3h30m

4:30am

Arrive at Raigad Fort Base Village

Reach the base village near Raigad Fort early morning to begin your fort visit. Although ropeway and fort typically open at 8 AM, early arrival lets you rest and prepare.
Free, 3h30m

8:00am

Raigad Fort Visit

Explore the historic fort with its palaces, watchtowers, and scenic views of the Western Ghats, open till 5 PM.
INR50, 3h0m

11:00am

Breakfast at local eatery near Raigad Fort

Grab a hearty Maharashtrian breakfast with poha, misal pav or bhakri to fuel up after trekking.
INR200, 1h0m

12:00pm

Drive to Murud Beach

Head towards Murud Beach, approximately 1.5-hour drive for some beach time and sightseeing.
INR600, 1h30m

1:30pm

Lunch at Zaffran Murud

Taste delicious fresh seafood or local Maharashtrian dishes while enjoying the beachside ambience. Open until 3 PM.
INR500, 1h0m

2:30pm

Murud-Janjira Fort Boat Ride

Take a short boat ride from the beach to visit the island fort, famous for its strong fortifications and beautiful views. Boats operate approx 9 AM to 4 PM.
INR220, 2h0m

4:30pm

Visit Harne Hot Springs

On the way back to Pune, stop at Harne Hot Springs (approx 30-minute detour). Enjoy the natural warm mineral springs known to have therapeutic benefits. Usually accessible during daylight hours.
INR50, 1h0m

5:30pm

Begin Return Drive to Pune

Start the approximately 4-hour drive back to Pune, aiming to arrive by late evening.
INR1500, 4h0m

9:30pm

Dinner in Pune - Pune Central Mall Food Court or Similar

Enjoy a quick dinner with multiple cuisine options open till late night, perfect to end your trip with variety.
INR400, 1h0m
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