Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Pen

Pen is a town in Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 34,092 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 21 temples, 21 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Karnala Fort (20 km), Karnala Bird Sanctuary (22 km) and Kankeshwar Temple (23 km).

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Pen at a glance

Location
Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 34,092
Coordinates
18.7373° N, 73.0960° E
Places within 50 km
154 (84 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Alibag, 32 km
Railway station
Pen (PEN), 1 km
Airport
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), 35 km

Top places to visit near Pen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pen: 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 Pen

39 temples within 100 km of Pen. The closest is Vyaghreshwar Temple (10 km); the best-known is Kankeshwar Temple (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pen

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pen. The closest is Sankshi Fort (8 km); the best-known is Karnala Fort (20 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Karnala Fort · fort · Raigarh · ~20 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Sankshi Fort · fort · Raigarh · ~8 km · Highly rated
  • Kolaba Fort · fort · Raigarh · ~34 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Revdanda Fort · fort · Raigarh · ~35 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Sarasgad Fort · fort · Raigarh · ~32 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Korlai Fort · fort · Raigarh · ~37 km · Well liked · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pen

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pen. The closest is Moti Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pen

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pen. The closest is Khandala Ghat View Point (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Pen

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Pen. The closest is Kasmal Waterfall, Pen (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pen

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pen. The closest is Native Biodiversity Garden (19 km); the best-known is Karnala Bird Sanctuary (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Pen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pen
  2. 2 km Moti Lake · lake, Raigarh
  3. 29 km Shree Varadvinayak (Ashtavinayak Kshetra) Mahad · temple, Raigarh
  4. 26 km Karnala Fort · fort, Raigarh
  5. 2 km Karnala Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary, Raigarh
  6. 33 km Kankeshwar Temple · temple, Raigarh
  7. 23 km Back to Pen

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How to reach Pen

  • By train: Pen (PEN) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), Navi Mumbai — about 35 km by road
  • By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai — about 57 km by road
  • By road from Alibag: about 32 km · directions
  • By road from Lonavala: about 41 km · directions
  • By road from Mumbai: about 55 km · directions

All places near Pen by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Pen by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2139Vyaghreshwar Temple (10 km)
Forts & heritage2135Sankshi Fort (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1626Moti Lake (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1120Khandala Ghat View Point (36 km)
Other attractions1319Dukes Nose (35 km)
Waterfalls1318Kasmal Waterfall, Pen (10 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1217Native Biodiversity Garden (19 km)
Beaches & coast1215Pirwadi Beach (28 km)
Churches415Cathedral of the Holy Name (43 km)
Museums912Karmarkar Museum of Sculpture (31 km)
Caves410Nadsur the Buddhist Caves (38 km)
Mosques & dargahs510Dargah of Hazrath Mukim Shah Baba (28 km)
Parks47Imagica (25 km)
Treks45Prabalgad & Kalavantini Hiking Start Point (37 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves34Butcher Island (40 km)
Jain sites22Shantinath Shwetambar Jain Temple (40 km)
Buddhist sites01Global Pagoda (78 km)

Pen: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pen?

Karnala Fort (fort, about 20 km), Karnala Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 22 km), Kankeshwar Temple (temple, about 23 km), Moti Lake (lake, about 2 km), Shree Varadvinayak (Ashtavinayak Kshetra) Mahad (temple, about 29 km), Varsoli Beach (beach, about 32 km).

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

154 places on Spotwander: 21 temples, 21 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions.

Which is the nearest temple to Pen?

Vyaghreshwar Temple, about 10 km by road; Kelamba Aai Temple Kharoshi-Pen (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pen?

Sankshi Fort, about 8 km by road; Rajdhani Raigad Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pen?

Moti Lake, about 2 km by road; Teenvira Dam (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pen?

Start in Pen, visit Moti Lake, then Shree Varadvinayak (Ashtavinayak Kshetra) Mahad, then Karnala Fort, then Karnala Bird Sanctuary, then Kankeshwar Temple, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pen?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Pen?

By train: Pen (PEN), about 1 km away. By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), about 35 km by road. By road: 32 km from Alibag.

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