Tapola Trip, Maharashtra

People Also Ask About Tapola Trip

1. How do I get to Tapola from Pune?

   Tapola is located around 148 kilometres from the city of Pune. The best way to reach Tapola from Pune is to take a bus or a car to Mahabaleshwar, which will take around three to four hours, depending upon the traffic conditions. Upon reaching Mahabaleshwar, you need to reach Aaram Chowk, which is located around 30 kilometres inside the city.

2. What is the best time to visit Tapola?

   The best time to go for a trip to Tapola is between the months of October and March, during the winter season in Maharashtra. It is during these months when the weather in Tapola is extremely pleasant, with cool breeze blowing during the day, and the nights being a little chilly. Tourists can not only enjoy sightseeing activities but also partake in many other outdoor activities.

3. Is Tapola safe?

   Is Trip to Tapola safe for solo and female travellers?

4. How can I get Tapola from Mumbai?

   Tapola is located around 276 kilometres from Mumbai. Therefore, the total distance taken to reach Tapola from the City of Dreams is around 5 to 6 hours, depending upon the traffic and road conditions. The best way to reach Tapola from Mumbai is via train or bus, or even a car.
   
   Trains and buses from Mumbai leave for Tapola at regular intervals. You can avail a bus to Mahabaleshwar in order to reach Tapola. The buses usually depart at night and reach Mahabaleshwar early next morning, after which you can take another bus, or a private taxi to reach Tapola.
   
   If you are travelling by car, then you can choose two routes to reach Tapola via Mahabaleshwar. One of these is through the NH66 route, while the other goes via the Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai-Pune Expressway and is a longer route as compared to the former. Both these routes can take anywhere between 5 to 10 hours to reach Tapola from Mumbai.
   
   Alternatively, if you wish to reach Tapola by train, you can choose to take a train to Satara, which is the nearest railway station to Tapola, located around 90 kilometres away. Trains to Satara leave from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai Central as well as Dadar Central. Upon reaching Satara, you can take a direct private taxi or bus to Tapola. This will take you anywhere between 4 to 6 hours to reach.

5. Is Trip to Tapola safe for solo and female travellers?

   Yes, a Tapola one day trip, or any Tapola trip, is quite safe for solo as well as female travellers. Also known as Mini Kashmir, Tapola maintains a high level of safety for travellers, especially females. Moreover, the locals here are quite friendly and helpful, thereby making Tapola a great place to go to if you are a female or if you are travelling solo.