Pune district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Manchar

Manchar is a town in Pune district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 14,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 13 temples, 17 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Shree Vighnahar Ganapati Temple, Ozar (Ashtavinayak Kshetra) (26 km), Khandoba Temple (28 km) and Shivneri Fort (29 km).

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Manchar at a glance

Location
Pune district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 14,740
Coordinates
19.0044° N, 73.9435° E
Places within 50 km
54 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Pune, 68 km
Railway station
Ghorawadi (GRWD), 51 km
Airport
Pune International Airport (PNQ), 59 km

Top places to visit near Manchar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Manchar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Manchar

53 temples within 100 km of Manchar. The closest is Shree Kalbhairavnath Mandir (5 km); the best-known is Shree Vighnahar Ganapati Temple, Ozar (Ashtavinayak Kshetra) (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Manchar

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manchar. The closest is Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manchar

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manchar. The closest is Khed Ghat (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Manchar

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Manchar. The closest is Dhurnali Waterfall Upper Side (40 km); the best-known is Malshej Ghat Waterfall (50 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manchar

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manchar. The closest is Vadaj Dam (24 km); the best-known is Dimbhe Dam - Top View Point (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Manchar

17 caves within 100 km of Manchar. The closest is Samrat Ashok Buddhist Caves (26 km); the best-known is Lenyadri Caves (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Manchar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manchar
  2. 1 km Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk · heritage site, Pune
  3. 27 km Khandoba Temple · temple, Pune
  4. 55 km Shivneri Fort · fort, Pune
  5. 14 km Shree Vighnahar Ganapati Temple, Ozar (Ashtavinayak Kshetra) · temple, Pune
  6. 26 km Historic Pandav's Barav · heritage site, Pune
  7. 0 km Back to Manchar

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How to reach Manchar

  • By train: Ghorawadi (GRWD) — about 51 km from the centre
  • By air: Pune International Airport (PNQ), Pune — about 59 km by road
  • By air: Shirdi International Airport (SAG), Kakadi — about 111 km by road
  • By road from Pune: about 68 km · directions
  • By road from Lonavala: about 79 km · directions
  • By road from Thane: about 130 km · directions

All places near Manchar by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Manchar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1353Shree Kalbhairavnath Mandir (5 km)
Forts & heritage1742Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints529Khed Ghat (15 km)
Waterfalls320Dhurnali Waterfall Upper Side (40 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Vadaj Dam (24 km)
Caves817Samrat Ashok Buddhist Caves (26 km)
Museums117Hutatma Babu Genu Smarak (9 km)
Other attractions014Kundamala (51 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens013Bharata Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee SkyWalk Garden (51 km)
Treks013Ghoradeswar Trek (53 km)
Jain sites17Shree Padma Mani Jain Tirth Pabal (28 km)
Parks05Jijamata Udyan (62 km)
Churches04St. Francis De Sales’ Catholic Church (62 km)
Buddhist sites03Dhammachakra Buddha Vihar (52 km)
Mosques & dargahs03Thorla Sheikh Salla Dargah (68 km)
Beaches & coast11Beach Point Pimpalgaon Joga Dam Malshej (48 km)

Manchar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Manchar?

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk (heritage site, about 1 km), Historic Pandav's Barav (heritage site, about 1 km), Shree Vighnahar Ganapati Temple, Ozar (Ashtavinayak Kshetra) (temple, about 26 km), Shivneri Fort (fort, about 29 km), Khandoba Temple (temple, about 28 km), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Square (heritage site, about 30 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Manchar?

54 places on Spotwander: 13 temples, 17 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Manchar?

Shree Kalbhairavnath Mandir, about 5 km by road; श्री लेण्याद्री मोरया अर्धपीठ गणपती देवस्थान तीर्थक्षेत्र (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Manchar?

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, about 1 km by road; Historic Pandav's Barav (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Manchar?

Khed Ghat, about 15 km by road; Vadaj Dam View Picnic Point (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Manchar?

Start in Manchar, visit Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, then Khandoba Temple, then Shivneri Fort, then Shree Vighnahar Ganapati Temple, Ozar (Ashtavinayak Kshetra), then Historic Pandav's Barav, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Manchar?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Manchar?

By train: Ghorawadi (GRWD), about 51 km away. By air: Pune International Airport (PNQ), about 59 km by road. By road: 68 km from Pune.

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