Weekend Getaways around Pune and Mumbai

For Mumbaikars, the route to Kashid is an extension of the drive from Alibaug. Many might have crossed Kashid on way to Murud-Janjira from Alibaug. Take the Panvel-Penn route to Vadkal Naka, bypass Alibag town and head straight towards Revadanda Bridge. At the Revadanda Police post, meet the SH60 from Pune. However the crowd traveling to Murud-Janjira directly from Mumbai might have missed Kashid if taken the alternate route on Goa Highway via Kolad, Roha and a left diversion just beyond Roha town through SH92.

Punekars, greedy to utilize the Express Highway to the maximum, generally take a longish route via Khopoli – Penn – Vadkal Naka. Not only the route turns out to be longer, what you miss is the beauty of Mulshi-Tamhini. True, the state highway does not offer the luxury of cruising speeds as the Express Highway, but the savings in time is more than offset by the longer route. After crossing the Tamhini Ghat on SH60 always keep an eye on the Kolad milestone and head towards the Goa Highway. Be careful not to take the Mangaon detour near Vile. Once you reach the Goa Highway T-section, turn right and head a KM to a left turn towards Roha at Kolad. This is the only break in stretch of SH60. From Roha, religiously follow SH60 again till you reach the Revadanda Bridge.

Milestones from Pune (Kothrud, Paud Road):
Paud (25) – Junction near Vile (87) – Goa Highway, NH17 (108) – Left turn at Kolad (109) – Roha (122) – Vikram Ispat, Salav (156) – Police Post, Revadanda (157) – Kashid (170)

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