Shirwal is approximately 58 km from Pune, generally a 60–90 minute drive depending on your starting point in the city and traffic conditions, via the Pune–Satara road (NH-48/old NH-4 corridor toward Satara and Mahabaleshwar).
This guide covers the practical route details for anyone planning a visit to Avior Resorts or the wider Shirwal area.
Route From Pune to Shirwal
The most direct route from Pune follows the Pune–Bengaluru highway (NH48) south toward Satara, exiting toward Shirwal before reaching Satara itself. If you're coming from central Pune (Shivajinagar, Camp, or Koregaon Park areas), expect to add extra time getting onto the highway itself before the drive opens up.
From areas already closer to the highway on Pune's southern side (Katraj, Kondhwa), the drive time drops closer to the lower end of the 60–90 minute range.
Best Times to Travel
- Weekday mornings/early afternoons: Least traffic, most predictable drive time.
- Friday evenings: Expect the highway to be busiest as weekend travelers head toward Satara, Mahabaleshwar, and the wider Sahyadri region — plan to leave earlier than you think you need to.
- Sunday evenings (returning to Pune): Similarly congested with return weekend traffic.
If you're planning a weekend getaway, leaving Pune by early-to-mid afternoon on Friday, rather than after work, generally avoids the worst of the highway traffic.
Is Shirwal Closer Than Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar?
For Pune-based travelers, Shirwal sits closer than Mahabaleshwar (further down the same route) and offers a different profile than Lonavala (which is northwest of Pune on the Mumbai highway). Shirwal's advantage is largely about avoiding the more heavily touristed, often traffic-congested approach roads that Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar see on weekends, while still delivering a genuine hill-and-lake environment.
Driving From Mumbai
For Mumbai-based visitors — relevant for corporate offsite planning or wedding guests — Shirwal is reachable via the Mumbai–Pune Expressway followed by the Pune–Satara road, adding meaningfully more drive time than from Pune itself. It's worth building this into event logistics planning, particularly for day-trip corporate groups.
Arrival at Avior Resorts
Avior Resorts (also known locally as ARC – Lakeside Resort) is located at G No 158/1, Wadgaon, Khandala, Shirwal, Dist. Satara – 412801. For turn-by-turn directions or to confirm the route on the day of travel, contact the resort directly at +91 72619 62666.
Planning Your Stay
Once the drive is sorted, the rest of the trip planning comes down to what you want out of the stay — whether that's a couples getaway, a family trip, or exploring what's around the local area.