Vetal Tekdi & Pune Hillsवेताळ टेकडी
The highest point in Pune, and the city’s daily morning walk.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height800 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyPashan / Law College Road, Pune
EntryFree
About Vetal Tekdi & Pune Hills
The highest point inside Pune, and the city’s morning ritual, a network of paths across Vetal, ARAI and Panchgani hills used by thousands of walkers and runners every day. Surprisingly good birding for a hill in the middle of a city.
What to see and do
- Highest point within Pune
- Sunrise over the whole city
- Connected trails across three hills
- Good resident birdlife
- Free and open at all hours
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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