Pune Guide

Longer Trips

From the 2025 Guide, pages 77. 7 listings.

Diveagar, Konkan Coast

A rural, non-commercialized, beach town, this is Goa without the glam. Most people do not speak English, the accommodations are very basic, no frills. It is a very beautiful, peaceful seacoast town surrounded by jungles and rice fields. To visit, contact Vikram More (p.13).

Darjeeling

Drink first flush tea in the Himalayan Alps.

Nashik

“This is on the Godavari River, one of India's holiest rivers. Nasik serves as a base for pilgrims and is host to the largest religious gatherings on earth. The Ramkund bathing tank was one of the highlights of my visit. Hindu pilgrims arrive daily to bathe, pray, and immerse the ashes of departed family members into the Godavari River.”

— an Iyengar student

Hotel Abhishek

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It is within walking distance to all of the temples, ghats, restaurants, etc. This is one of the more modern hotels near the river.

Varanasi

Consider visiting one of the holiest cities in the world. A travel agent can assist you. Most RIMYI students stay at the Ganges View Hotel.

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