Location; Pashan, Pune 411038, Maharashtra, India.
Height: 2600 ft on the western ghats.
Average Temperature: Temperature at Vetal Hill is pleasant and it varies between 19 – 25 degrees celsius.
Distance from Pune: Vetal Hill is approximately 8km from Pune which takes close to 30 minutes by road to reach.
Transportation: Vetal Hill can be easily approached through road as it is close to Pune railway station. There is a parking lot with ample parking space near Vetal hill. One has to park their vehicles and walk up the trail and enjoy the trek passing through gorgeous greens, lakes while enjoying the breathtaking views.
Medical Facilities: The nearest hospital is the Military Hospital in Pune near Hills range which offers exemplary medical services.
Network Connectivity: The network connectivity is fairly good at Vetal Hill as it is within city limits. Thus, offering good network connectivity for all service providers.
Things to Carry for Hiking to Vetal Hill:
-Carry light snacks and water to keep yourself hydrated.
-Use insect repellants to ward off bugs and insects.
-Carry your camera/mobile to shoot magnificent landscapes from the peak.
-Carry a sun hat to protect yourself from the harsh sun rays.
-Carry rainwear in case you are visiting during the monsoon.
Places to Eat Near Vetal Hill:
There are quite a few restaurants close to Vetal hill on Senapati Bapat Marg.
1. Paasha: One of the best roof-top restaurants in Pune which serves lip-smacking Asian food. Keeping the quality intact, the dishes are not only tasty but also pocket-friendly. The North-Indian menu draws a host of guests.
2. Alto – Vino: This Italian restaurant serves mouth-watering delicacies like pizza, spaghetti and pasta. It also has elaborate options for vegetarians and also has a gluten-free menu for it guests. Their Tiramisu deserves a special comment.
3. Pune baking Company: This is one of the best bakeries close to Vetal Hill, which offers a warm and cosy ambience. You are greeted by the aroma of freshly baked muffins and croissants. One of the best places to have a good conversation over coffee and cupcakes.
4. Shakahari: As the name suggests, this is a vegetarian restaurant serving royal Indian cuisine from every part of the country. The specially curated vegetarian menu has the best of dishes carefully handpicked from several regions. Visit Shakahari for an appetizing and royal treatment.
5. Anna’s Idli: A humble south-Indian restaurant serving the true blue south Indian delicacies in a homely way. Light on the pocket, one can relish crispy medu wadas, crunchy dosas and soft idlis to satiate their hunger.
6. Yin-Yang: Yin-Yang specializes in Oriental food ranging from Sushi to pan-fried noodles and dim sums to exotic soups. Rare and exotic dishes like the Balinese curry rice, Khow Shwey, tamarind soup and a few other special dishes draw the majority of food lovers during the weekend.
Traveller's Tips for Visiting Vetal Hill:
-Check out the route for trekking before you start for the trip.
-Be careful to trek during monsoon and winter months as the track gets slippery and the weather, foggy.
-There have been incidents of fire, be careful to douse fire pits if any.
-Plan your trek well so that you can return before it is dark, as there are no street lights.
-Do not disturb or destroy the flora and fauna of the place.
-Wear comfortable clothing and footwear to scale the hill.
-Avoid very early mornings and late evenings after it gets dark.
