Road trips are always an experience which you will remember your entire life. It gives you time to interact with each other, and enjoy together. Pune to Goa Road Trip will surely be an exciting experience for everyone. People living in a city like Pune will surely feel relaxed, happy, and excited when they go out of city hustle on the long traffic-free highways covered with scenic beauty. Goa is about 449 Kms from Pune.
If you are looking to do this road trip from Mumbai, then you can also check out Mumbai to Goa Road Trip blog. Also, Goa is one of the favorite travel places for people living in Mumbai and Pune. In this Pune to Goa Road Trip blog, we will tell you everything about doing this road trip from both Bike and Car. From trip cost, food places on the route, the best route for this trip, places to visit on the route, to hotels to stay, we will be covering all the details. So, let's start with the information without wasting more time.
What is the Best time to do Pune to Goa Road Trip?
For Pune to Goa road trip, December and January are considered the best time to visit and also these are the busiest months. During December and January, it is highly recommended that you must make bookings in advance otherwise you won't get hotels there on the spot. If you are among those who don't want to be part of such crowdy atmosphere then visit Goa in February, June or in October.
During monsoon season, Goa beaches are almost empty and you will barely find the crowd in Goa. Also, during monsoon, you will see a drop in prices of hotels and other experiences in Goa. During monsoon, you will face problems in both Pune and Goa.
Estimation on our website for Pune to Goa road trip is given both for those who are going by Car and also for those who are going by bike. We've included all the necessary things like Fuel, Food, Stay, Vehicle (If Rented). So, let's see how much this trip gonna cost you.
For example, We are taking start location as Kasba Peth Police Station, Pune. From Pune, Goa is approximately 449 Km. For estimating cost of trip by Bike, I am taking cost for 2 person because going with a pillion will be a good idea for this Pune to Goa road trip. It will take around 9 hours from Pune to reach Goa. It will be a 4 Days 3 Nights trip.
On average of 25 Kmpl, Fuel cost will be approximately 2,800 Rupees (Pune >> Goa >> Pune). If in case you have rented the bike, then you have to add Bike rental cost + 2,900 Rupees. For stay, you will be taking a hotel for 3 nights. You can get a nice hotel room at 1500 Per Night. Food including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will cost 6000 Rupees for 2 Person (Excluding Alcohol). Totaling all the expenses, your Pune to Goa Road Trip by Bike will cost you Rs.13,400+ Rupees approximately.
For example, We are taking start location as Kasba Peth Police Station, Pune. From Kasba Peth Police Station, Pune is approximately 449 Km. For estimating cost of trip by Car, I am taking cost for 4 people. It will take approximately 10 hours to reach Goa from Pune (If you take proper halt for meals and photography breaks). It will be a 4 Days 3 Nights trip.
On average of 16 Kmpl, Fuel cost will be approximately 4,400 Rupees (Pune >> Goa >> Pune). If in case you have rented the car, then you have to add car rental cost + 4400 Rupees. For stay, you will be taking a hotel for 3 nights. You can get a nice hotel room at 4000 Per Night for 4 People (3 People are generally allowed in a room, ask for an extra bed for 4th person). Because you are going by Car, you have to pay toll tax, approximately you can reserve 1500 rupees for toll tax. Food including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will cost 12000 Rupees for 4 People (Excluding Alcohol). Totaling all the expenses, your Pune to Goa Road Trip by Car will cost you 29,100+ Rupees approximately which means 7,275 Per Person.
Route of Pune to Goa Road Trip
There are several possible routes available from Pune toward Goa. We will be taking the best route for doing Pune to Goa road trip. The best route from Pune to Goa is via AH47 (Asian Highway 47). Here is a detailed overview of this route:
Pune to Goa Route via Asian Highway 47 (449 Kms and 9 Hours Approximately)
Head North towards Mote Mangal Karyalay road and then get onto Maharaja Chatrapati Shivaji Road. From there, continue drive towards Veer Baji Pasalkar CHowk and then take left onto NH48. Continue straight on NH48. Continue driving through NH48, AH47, NH748 to Khanapur for 358 Kms.
Use Google Maps to get proper real time driving directions.
What are the Places to Visit During Pune to Goa Road Trip?
Krishna Koyna Pritisangam, Karad - This is a place where Krishna River and Koyna River meets. This is a nice place for taking a halt and clicking some pictures. Laxmi Tekdi, Vikaswadi, Maharashtra - It is again a place for photographers. Belagavi Fort, Belgaum, Karnataka - This place is gift to those who love to explore architecture. It is a historical place. With over 1,700 reviews on Google, this is also one of the most visited travel places.
You are in Goa after drive of a few minutes. Explore Goa and enjoy.
What are the Best Food Places on Pune to Goa Road Trip Route?
Hotel Samruddhi Dhaba, Belvade Haveli, Maharashtra Hotel Namaskar, Karad McDonald's, Kolhapur
Best Hotels for Stay in Goa During Pune to Goa Road Trip
Being one of the most visited travel destination, Goa has a lot of hotels, villas, resorts, and cottages for a stay. One thing which fluctuates your stay place is your budget. We've taken out some of the best locations to stay in Goa. Have a look at them:
We have provided all the necessary information you will be needing for Pune to Goa Road Trip. If you want to know anything relating to your trip then feel free to ask us in the comments section below. We will get back to you very shortly.