Your Unfiltered Guide to Mulshi, and Its Secrets

Alright, so you've read the love letter and you're feeling inspired. Now for the real questions you're probably asking yourself while sitting at your desk on a Friday evening: "This all sounds great, but how do I actually do it?" Let's break it down.

"So, how do I really get there?"

From Pune, you're looking at a 50-kilometer journey, which is a lovely 1.5 to 2-hour drive. The drive itself is half the fun. My advice? Take the Paud Road route; it feels more scenic. Just roll down your windows and enjoy that fresh air as you leave the city behind.

"Honestly, when's the best time to go?"

There’s no bad time, it just depends on your mood. If you ask me:

Right now (July - September) is for the drama. You go for the lush greens, the waterfalls, and that romantic, misty vibe.

Post-monsoon (October - February) is for the postcard view. You go for the clear skies, pleasant weather, and that brilliant blue-on-green color palette. It’s perfect for a lazy picnic.

"Any tips I should know before I head out?"

A few things I've learned from my trips:

Pack your own feast. There aren’t many big restaurants right by the best viewpoints. Packing your own snacks and a flask of hot chai is the way to go.

Beat the crowds. If you want peace, avoid Sunday afternoons. A weekday trip or getting there early on a weekend morning makes a world of difference.

And the most important thing: Let's leave this beautiful place better than we found it. Please, please take your trash back with you.

"Is it really worth it for just a day trip?"

Absolutely. It’s one of the best "bang for your buck" trips from Pune. A couple of hours on the road gets you a complete mental reset and landscapes that feel like they're from another country.

Now, I'm going to let you in on a little secret... something for the truly curious. Most people stop at the main viewpoint by the road. But if you keep going, and you keep your eyes open, there are smaller, less-traveled paths that split off and climb higher. I won't give you a map marker for them, because discovery is half the magic. But the air changes up there. That the silence is different. A place where the clouds feel close enough to touch. That's the Mulshi I hope you find.