Those who love water sports are in for a fun time in Pune city. The white sand beaches in Tarkarli offer adventure options galore. One can choose from banana boat riding, kayaking, jet skiing and scuba diving, all conducted under expert supervision. You can also try your hand at waterfall rappelling in Madhe Ghat, a scenic place nestled in the lap of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Western Ghats. Tied to a harness, visitors can rappel down the rock face of the waterfall from a height of about 120 ft. One can go white water rafting on the Kundalika river in Kolad, located approximately three hours away from Pune. Visitors can also kayak on the calmer parts of the Kundalika river; this is the ideal activity for vacationing couples.

The beautiful Sahyadri range provides the ideal location for adventure seekers. Trekkers can go to Rajmachi, a small village in the mountains that is known for the forts of Shrivardhan and Manaranjan. Both the forts provide impressive views of the surrounding greenery. The fort of Rajmachi was used to protect the historic trade route of Bor Ghat. Located at an altitude of more than 2,700 ft, it is a protected monument and one of the most popular attractions in the area.

Other favourites among trekkers are Lonavala (Lohagad Fort), Bhandardara (Kalsubai Peak), Sinhagad Fort, Matheran (Garbett or Garbut Point), Satara (Vasota, and Chandan-Vandan forts), among several others. Trekking packages are available almost throughout the year, so visitors will always have a plethora of options to choose from.

An hour-and-a-half long drive from Pune will bring visitors to a challenging rock-climbing session. One needs to be careful as the mountains are mostly made of basalt, a brittle element that crumbles easily. In Plus valley, you will find some single pitch sport climbs as well as a few three and four pitch climbs. The right season for this activity is from the month of November to March. Many agencies have also set up rock walls where beginners can practice the sport with expert trainers in a relatively safer environment. Artificial walls help novices build their confidence in the thrilling but dangerous activity. They can later try their hand at rock climbing for real and test their newly acquired skills.