What would be the best way to transport my bike from Mumbai to Pune at the minimum cost?
You're asking about transporting your motor cycle from Mumbai to Pune. Let me tell you, the best way to transport is to ride because the NH4 is sweeter than, let me say what appeals to men the most, Sex.I am a Delhiite and I'v been to Pune a few times because my girlfriend (now ex-girlfriend) lived there. I usually started in Mumbai from a place called Bandra. Its a huge suburb, with people from every walk of life. From a tea vendor to a film star, you could spot anyone in Bandra.View from BandraFrom Bandra, the route towards Navi Mumbai is very short via Sion, Chembur etc. Unlimited sea views on the way to Vashi(Navi Mumbai) which tend to delight us Northeners.You can take the National Highway 4 from Vashi as 2-wheelers are not allowed to ply on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway(Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway).The route is scenic, mesmerizing, romantic, ohh I run out of adjectives to describe the highway. Everytime I travelled this route, the weather changed dramatically near Lonavala and Khandala. Beautiful rain clouds just floating a few feet above your head.Mumbai Pune Expressway. NH4 is like this, but only a lane shorter. Sorry I don't have any photographs.When you enter the outskirts of Pune, the road will divide into two, one of which takes you to Dehu Road Cannt. and then towards PCMC area(Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation) ultimately leading to Swargate(the centre of Pune just like Wayne Tower in Gotham) and the other road runs towards Wakad (IT area) and further towards Bengaluru and Chennai.If you take the Wakad route, you'll see something like this.My ex used to stay at Chandani Chowk which I guess is a junction just beneath the NH4 for people travelling from Kothrud to Baner in Pune.All summed up, I'v only visited the highway a few times, but I have the best memories. I don't miss my ex, mind you, but I miss the highway and the journey from Mumbai to Pune, because I don't have any reason to go there now.Distance: 200 Kms(approx.)Cost: ₹ 300–400 depending on the fuel consumption of the motor cycle. No toll tax for 2- wheelers.Time: 4 hours(including the time for a road trip selfie near Lonavala)Precautions: Wear a helmet, ride with bike's RC and Insurance with pollution certificate.Hope you enjoy the ride. :)Images: google.