Vetal Hill, Pune
| Location | Pashan, Pune (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | Vetal Hill open from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm all days in week, No entry fee |
| Place Type | Caves, Nature Sites and Parks |
| Place visit with | Married Couples, Unmarried Couples |
| Best time to visit | May, June, July, August |
About Vetal Hill
Vetal Hill located in Pune is also known as Vetal Tekdi. It is one of the most famous places among the locals living in Pune. Vetal Hill is situated at an altitude of about 2600 feet and is one of the highest places in Maharashtra. The hill is a wonderful area for avid walkers, joggers and cyclists. This scenic spot is surrounded by lush greenery and has a lot of old trees.
It is a paradise for bird watchers as it is home to a lot of migratory birds. There is a temple of Vetala situated on the top of the hill from where this hill gets its name. An observation deck has been placed near the temple by the Indian Forest Department which children love to explore.
Interesting facts about Vetal Hill
- People fitness freaks often visit Vetal Hill for morning walk, jogging, trek or cycling.
- It is a perfect place for family picnics, birding or just for a weekend outing with friends.
- Vetal Hill is a popular tourist destination with rich flora and fauna along with small lakes, colorful birds, lush green in every shade and breathtaking views of the surroundings.
- One has to climb about 100 steps to worship Goddess Chaturshringi along with other deities.
- Click beautiful pictures on a clear morning as you can witness the beautiful views of Pune from the top and exotic varieties of plants at the top of the hill.
How to reach Vetal Hill
By Rail:- Vetal Tekdi is about 10 km from Pune Railway Station, you can take a rickshaw from here to reach Vetal Hill.
By Air:- Vetal Hill is 17 km away from Pune airport. From here you can book a cab and go up the hill comfortably.
By Road:- You can also use road to reach Vetal hill, from here you can take auto, rickshaw or bus which you will get easily.
Nearby famous places
- Chatushrungi Hills 0.3 km away
- Chaturshrungi Temple 2 km away
- Sri Balaji Mandir 2.8 km away
Vetal Hill FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Pashan, Pune.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Vetal Hill: Vetal Hill open from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm all days in week, No entry fee.
𝒜. You should visit Vetal Hill during May, June, July, August months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Pashan, Pune.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Vetal Hill: Vetal Hill open from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm all days in week, No entry fee.
𝒜. You should visit Vetal Hill during May, June, July, August months for best experience.