Key hubs
Junnar airport and railway station
- Airport
- Pune International Airport (PNQ) at Lohegaon; about 90-100 km, roughly 2.5-3 hours by road, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Pune Junction (PUNE) is the main railhead; Kalyan (KYN) is the other option on the Konkan side, with onward road travel
- Getting around
- A hired car with driver is the most practical option; state buses run from Pune and other towns, and local autos work around Junnar town
How to reach Junnar by air
The nearest airport is Pune (PNQ) at Lohegaon, about 90-100 km away, or roughly 2.5-3 hours by road, traffic dependent. Mumbai (BOM) is farther, about 5 hours by road.
How to reach Junnar by train
Pune Junction (PUNE) is the main railhead. Kalyan (KYN) on the Konkan side is the other option, with onward travel by road. There is no convenient railway station in Junnar town itself.
How to reach Junnar by road
Junnar is reached from Pune via the Pune-Nashik highway and Narayangaon, then a branch road to the town. State buses connect Junnar with Pune, Kalyan, Ahmednagar and Nashik.
Getting around Junnar
A hired car with driver is the easiest way to cover the dispersed sights. Autos work inside Junnar town. Roads to Ghatghar and Naneghat can be rough, so confirm conditions locally.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Junnar
- Skip the forts of the Naneghat country (Jivdhan, Hadsar, Chavand, Nimgiri); view the area from the road instead.
- Carry your own water and snacks; facilities near the sights are minimal.
- Plan a rest stop in Junnar town or the car after each climb, and avoid the midday sun from March to May.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.