If you are already humming the evergreen Bollywood song “Aati Kya Khandala,” then you’re right? This is the place where the song refers to, and just so you know, every lyric of the song saying about the destination does justice to it in reality and you just might understand why this is the ultimate hill stations near Pune for honeymoon. Nestled in the foothills of the Sahyadri Ranges, Khandala features some picturesque lake views, gushing waterfalls, and green stretch of valleys. Due to its proximity to Pune, only 71 kilometers, Khandala has become a tourist hotspot for many past years. If you happen to hop on during the chilly winters, you can capture the mesmerizing view of the snow-capped mountains. Khandala is, in fact, one of the best honeymoon places near Pune. If you wish to scout the real charm of paradise, you don't have to leave this globe, travel to Khandala and you will come across everything a person can visualize about. Decorated with stupendous natural views, it surprises the travelers with its beautiful scenery of lustrous valleys, magnificent waterfalls, verdant greenery and picturesque ponds. This beautiful hill station is nestled at a height of 1,800 ft in the western ghats of Maharashtra. When the downpour occurs in Khandala, the charming exquisiteness blossoms into its peak and reveals a delightful charisma. A large number of people throng this place during the monsoon season to relish the salubrious climate, spectacular views and charming green surroundings.

Khandala is located at the top end of the Bhor Ghat, a major ghat (meaning valley in Marathi) on the road link between the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan plain. The ghat carries an extensive amount[clarification needed] of road and rail traffic. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the main link between the major cities of Mumbai and Pune, passes through Khandala.

The other notable place of visit is the Ancient Jail which was built in 1896, in which founders of St Xaviers college were jailed as POWs by the British rulers

Distance from Pune: 70 Km

Best time to visit Khandala: July to September

Ideal for: Adventurers, Couples, Friends, Groups

Ideal trip duration: 3 days

Must-visit places in Khandala: Sunil’s Celebrity Wax Museum, Shingroba temple, Lion’s point Lonavala

How to reach from the airport: Car