To travel from Delhi to Mahabaleshwar, a popular hill station in Maharashtra, you have several transportation options:
By Air:
The nearest major airport to Mahabaleshwar is Pune Airport (PNQ) in Maharashtra. You can take a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi to Pune Airport. From Pune, Mahabaleshwar is approximately 120 kilometers away. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from Pune to Mahabaleshwar. The road journey from Pune to Mahabaleshwar takes around 3 to 4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
By Train:
There are no direct trains to Mahabaleshwar. The nearest railway station to Mahabaleshwar is Wathar Railway Station (WTR), but it has limited connectivity. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Delhi Railway Station to Pune Junction (PUNE) in Maharashtra. From Pune, Mahabaleshwar is approximately 120 kilometers away. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from Pune to Mahabaleshwar. The road journey from Pune to Mahabaleshwar takes around 3 to 4 hours.
By Road:
You can also travel from Delhi to Mahabaleshwar by road. The road distance between Delhi and Mahabaleshwar is approximately 1,400 to 1,500 kilometers, and the journey takes around 24 to 26 hours, depending on the route taken and traffic conditions. You can drive your own vehicle or hire a taxi for this journey. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Delhi to Pune, and then take another bus or taxi from there to Mahabaleshwar.