Located at a distance of 79 Kms from Pune and situated at the banks of river Amba, Durshet is a perfect weekend getaway. The place is surrounded by two Ganpati temples, Pali and Mahad and get many devotees throughout the day. The place is considered as one of the best tourist places near Pune. The aura of the place is so serene and quiet that it serves as a perfect place for people looking for some time off the bustling city chaos.
The place offers some amazing water sports and sightseeing with an amazing weather. It is historically significant place as it served as a battlefield when Shivaji Maharaj fought Kartalab Khan for Umbarkhind in the late 1600s.