If you want to escape Mumbai’s humidity and Pune’s heat, take a detour and head to Pimpri-Chinwad for the weekend. With three rivers, Rivers Pavana, Mula and Indrayani, flowing through the region, the weather is pleasant all year round. Mentioned as Bhojakata in the Mahabharata, Pimpri-Chindwad is rich with a historical, mythological, and cultural ethos.
Today, the area that is known as Pimpri-Chindwad consists of the smaller towns of Pimpri, Chinchwad, Nigdi, Bhosari, Moshi and Sangavi. In the last 50-60 years, the region has become a hub for industrial development, with the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) buying large plots of land to set up pharmaceutical and automobile plants, and even IT offices in the region.
Located at a fair height above sea level with the hills as a backdrop, Pimpri-Chinchwad is a perfect stopover on your way to Mumbai, Pune, or the interiors of Maharashtra.
Pimpri-Chinchwad is dotted with temples that hold great appeal to tourists with an inclination for the religious. From the Shri Krishna Mandir and the Shri Aai Mata Mandir to the Shri Laxmi Sai Mandir and Siddhivinayak Temple, you’ll have a tough time making up your mind which to visit first.
The region is also famous as the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji, and it is notable for the Shivneri Fort, which is in fact believed to the site where the legendary warrior was born and grew up. The vast ruins of the once impenetrable fort will bring back memories of the warrior king’s exploits, while offering stunning views of the mist-laden surroundings from the top. Surrounded by lush greenery and endless rolling hills, this spot is hugely popular with budding photographers.
Ganesh Lake is the perfect location to reconnect with nature or enjoy a picnic. Beautified by the local municipal body, it has fast gained popularity with the locals.
Auto-rickshaws are affordable and also the most convenient way of getting around Pimpri-Chinchwad. Buses are also available but are infrequent and a little uncomfortable. The best way to enter the region and discover the nooks and crannies would be to make the journey using a private car, as the city is also well connected with Mumbai and Pune.
On a daily basis there are approximately 109 flights that operate at Pune Airport.IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
Besides flying you can also reach Pimpri Chinchwad through train.Dehu Road, Akurdi, Dapodiare some of the most popular train stations in Pimpri Chinchwad.
By road Pimpri Chinchwad is surrounded by Pune, Khopoli, Alibag which are 7.93 km, 32.32 km, 62.41 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.