Travelling has significantly revolutionised between Mumbai and Pune since the Mumbai-Pune Expressway was operationalised in the year 2002. It has considerably reduced the travelling time between the two cities where one can reach his destination in 3 hours with an average speed of 80 kilometres per hour during normal traffic conditions.
It is India’s first access controlled six-lane high-speed expressway enhanced with scenic beauty of the winding curves and lush green foliage on the mountains. Despite being one of the busiest roads in India, it proffers an exciting short road trip to a perfect weekend getaway destination. It is a mood changing trip with picturesque verdure. The approaching tunnels, crossing them with dim lights inside and approaching the exit slowly enhances the trip further exuding a sense of elation.
All along the expressway, there is availability of toilets, petrol pumps, restaurants and hotels at regular intervals increasing the convenience of travelling through this route. In any case of emergency, the assistance of police is also available at the police patrols at regular distances who reach within minutes of contacting.
Apart from providing a faster connectivity from Mumbai to Pune, the Expressway has also connected cities like Satara, Kohlapur, Sangli, Belgaum, Hubli and Bangalore to Mumbai and has reduced the travel time between them as well. These cities also hold various tourist interests and one can take a short detour to explore them further.
Along the route, one can also plan to take a detour to the two lovely hill station towns of Khandla or Lonavla. The two places are blessed with a pleasant climate and salubrious surroundings making one feel in a place of exotic culture. These towns are worth spending a day or two to shrug off the weariness of our regular routines. There are some alluring tourist attractions along the mountain edges, which offer a fantastic view of the valley below.
One can also head on to Adlabs Imagica, the famous theme park, for a fun weekend with friends or family. This place is perfect for someone who loves rides and good food. There is not a dull moment spend in Imagica with so many rides and good restaurants to look forward to. Della Adventure Resort is another great holiday idea for an adventure lover, which provides many unique adventures and a luxurious stay with cottages on the face of the mountains.
