Top 5 Adventure Activities in Pune

Pune has become one of the most sought after destinations for adventure, fun and holidays! For those coming from Mumbai to spend a weekend and enjoy the weather or even for those living in Pune itself who want a break from the daily grind, there is something for everyone! Pepdeck is your one stop search engine for all adventure activities in Pune like camping, safaris, rafting, treks, tours, travelling, etc.

Here are the Top 5 adventures activities in Pune that you should try!

1. Trekking in the Western Ghats

Pune is surrounded by lush green hills and is blessed with great weather almost all year round. Some of the most popular treks are Singhad Trek, Rajghad, Rajmachi and Todna. All of them can be easily accessed by road till a certain point after which you can trek till you reach the top of the fort. The best part about these treks is the superb pitla bhakri you can be sure to receive after the hard climb till the top! In the monsoon these treks are full of life and can get crowded but be sure to be careful on the steep ledges. Always carry torches, extra batteries, snacks and water in case of emergencies.

2. Spend a weekend paragliding

Just around the outskirts of Pune are institutes which conduct professional paragliding courses. For those who are first timers and just want to try it out, you have that option as well. But for the more adventurous ones, you can spend a few days learning the ropes and learning how to paraglide solo! There is also a three day paragliding course in Kamshet which is highly recommended.

3. Marathons

The Pune running community is very active and conducts regular marathons almost every weekend! Amongst all the outdoor activities, running is most popular and the best part is, you can do it anywhere! Especially during the monsoons, people like to stay away from gyms and appreciate the great weather instead. Trail runs and free running is highly recommended and you can even camp out in Mulshi for a few days and try hill runs with family and friends.

4. Waterfall Rappelling

This one is not for the faint at heart! Rappelling is challenging enough as it is, but waterfall rappelling is a whole different ball game. Organizations like Pugmarks regularly conduct weekend excursions to nearby hills where you can fully appreciate the brilliant monsoons. These zones can be easily accessed from Pune and Mumbai as well. Be sure to go with a well trained guide with certified and good quality equipment!

5. Scuba Diving

Not many people know that even though Pune is pretty far from the sea, you can still go scuba diving! In fact you can even become a certified diver. Organizations like Absolute Scuba can get you certified as an Open Water Diver and you can go on to becoming a Master Diver. If you are looking for outdoor adventure activities, this is one of the best!

Pratik Gaikwad Content writing