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Best Beaches Near Pune

Pune is well-placed for West Coast beach access - the Konkan coast starts just 2 hours away via the stunning Tamhini Ghats / Bhor Ghat mountain passes. Alibaug, Murud Janjira, and Tarkarli are all within a day's reach.

Best Beaches from Pune

Alibaug Beach
#1 Recommended
BEACHRating 4.3 (34,500+)

Alibaug Beach

Alibaug is Mumbai's weekend escape — a quick 1.5-hour ferry ride across the harbour to Alibag's historic Kolaba Fort beach. The beach stretches 3 km with the 17th-century Kolaba Fo...

Drive 3.5 hrsBest time October to MarchMaharashtra
Tarkarli Beach
#2 Recommended
BEACHRating 4.7 (21,300+)

Tarkarli Beach

Tarkarli is Maharashtra's best-kept secret — where the Karli River meets the Arabian Sea in an explosion of colour. The water is so clear you can watch fish at the bottom of the se...

Drive 6 hrsBest time October to MarchMaharashtra
Om Beach, Gokarna
#3 Recommended
BEACHRating 4.8 (22,100+)

Om Beach, Gokarna

Om Beach in Gokarna is named for its natural OM-shape — two curved bays forming the sacred symbol. Backed by rocky hills and accessible only by foot or boat, it's one of India's mo...

Drive 7 hrsBest time October to MarchKarnataka
Baga Beach
#4 Recommended
BEACHRating 4.5 (48,200+)

Baga Beach

Baga Beach is Goa's most iconic party beach, famous for its vibrant nightlife, water sports, and delicious beachside seafood shacks. The beach draws both domestic and international...

Drive 8 hrsBest time November to FebruaryGoa

Beaches Near Pune - Common Questions

What is the closest beach to Pune? +
Alibaug is closest (3.5 hrs), followed by the many wild beaches along the Konkan coast accessible via NH 66 and mountain ghat roads.
Is Goa reachable from Pune in a day? +
Yes - Goa is approximately 8 hours by car or 9-11 hours by train/bus from Pune Stn. A Friday evening departure gets you beachside by Saturday morning.

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