Are you looking up for a weekend getaway from Mumbai? Are you tired of your daily routine and need a break but have no plans for the weekend? Do you want a small but exciting vacation to getaway from the hustle of the city life? If you live in Mumbai, the best part of it is you can explore a lot locations around Mumbai for a small and relaxing getaway from the busy city life. So, what you waiting for? Dive into this blog post to know about the places you can go to for a getaway and do exciting activities like trekking, boating, live in tree houses, go to adventure parks and much more!

WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM MUMBAI

1) Igatpuri

Where is Igatpuri and how to get there?

• Igatpuri is a hill station located in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.
  

• Igatpuri is located at 120.7 km from Mumbai and it take about 2 hours 30 mins to reach there from Mumbai by NH160 if you go by road
  
• There are 51 local direct trains from Mumbai to Igatpuri.
  

What is Igatpuri famous for?

Igatpuri is famous for its  waterfalls and the Buddhist Meditation Centre. Igatpuri is a hill station situated  on the Mumbai-Nashik highway. Igatpuri is also famous for the Vipassana International Academy in Dhamma Giri, which is also said to be the largest Vipassana meditation center in the world.

What is the best time to visit Igatpuri?

The best time to visit Igatpuri is during the winters. The weather is cool in the months November- March.

What activities can you do in Igatpuri?

While in Igatpuri, you get to do fun activities like trekking, swimming, river rafting and sightseeing. You can also visit places like Arthur lake,
Tringalwadi Fort, Avandha Fort, Vipassana International Academy,and Camel Valley.

Notable fact about Igatpuri:

The town and hill station, Igatpuri is surrounded by the highest peaks in Sahyadri and most of the forts which are  built in and around Igatpuri, were built during the Satavahana Dynasty.

2) Nashik

Where is Nashik and how to get there?

• Nashik, located in the northern region in maharashtra is an ancient holy place. It is situated on the banks of the Godavari river.
  
• Nashik is about 165 km from mumbai
  
• Mumbaikars can go to Nashik by air, by road and by rail
  
• There are enough direct trains from Mumbai to Nashik
  

What is the best time to visit Nashik?  
If you want to see Nashik for what it really looks like, October-March is the best time time to visit Nashik.

What is Nashik famous for?
Nashik, also known as the Wine Capital of the country is famous for its grapes. It is the biggest grapes supplier and is home to many vineyards and orchards.as the river Godavari flows across Nashik, it also called as Haridwar of the south sometimes.
Nashik is famous for holding  the Kumbh Mela which happens after every 12 years at Trimbakeshwar temple.

What activities can you do in Nashik?

While in Nashik, you can visit the vineyards, The Gargoti Museum, The Coin Museum, Chamber Caves, Durgadi Waterfall, and Blue Lagoon Waterpark.

A notable fact about Nashik:

Nashik is said to be the place where Lord Rama stayed  during his 14 years in exile. It is also known to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman.

3) Jawhar

Where is Jawhar and how to get there?

• Jawhar is around 135 km from Mumbai and is a city in Palghar District in the state of  Maharashtra.
  
• The best way to go Jawhar is by road.
  
• It takes around 3 hours to reach Jawhar from Mumbai
  

What is the best time to visit Jawhar?

You can visit Jawhar at any time of the year as it has a pleasant weather almost throughout the year

What is Jawhar famous for?

Jawhar is famous for its picturesque setting and for having a vibrant cultural heritage. It is one of the few remaining tribal regions of Maharashtra. It is also very famous for its vibrant Warli paintings that are a landmark of this beautiful place.

What activities can you do in Jawhar?

While in Jawhar, you can visit the famous places like Dabhosa Dadarkopara waterfall, Jai Vilas Palace, Sunset Point Road, Jai Sagar Dam, Kal Mandavi waterfall and Khad-Khad Dam.

A notable fact about Jawhar:

Jawhar is also called as the Mahabaleshwar of Thane district. Not only that, Jawhar also became a part of Bombay Presidency during the British Raj.

4) Vikramgarh

Where is Vikramgarh and how to get there?

• Vikramgarh is a town in Jawhar, a subdivision of the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It is located at  about 115 km from Mumbai.
  
• Traveling by road from Mumbai to Vikramgarh will take you about two and half hours which will also make it a good trip
  
• But if you wish to travel by rail, Palghar is the nearest railway station to vikramgarh which is about 42 km from your destination.
  

What is the best time to visit Vikramgarh?

If you wanna see the beautiful waterfalls in Vikramgarh then Monsoon is the best season to visit Vikramgarh.

What is Vikramgarh famous for?

Vikramgarh is famous for its weekly bazaars on Wednesdays, scenic views and for the availability of many adventure activities here.  

What can activities can you do in Vikramgarh?

While in  Vikramgarh, you can go for treks, nature walks, mountain biking, wall climbing, kayaking, fishing and valley crossing.

A notable fact about Vikramgarh:

Vikramgad is famous for its attractions such as Jai Vilas Palace which was built by Raja Yashwant Rao and  Pilucha Dhabdhaba Waterfalls.

5) Bhandardara

Where is Bhandardara and how to get there?

• Bhandardara is a village in the western ghats of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra.
  
• Situated at about 185 km from Mumbai, it takes about 3 and half hours to reach Bhandardara.
  
• If you wish to go by rail, Igatpuri is the closest railway station to Bhandardara from Mumbai and from there you will have to go by road.
  

What is the best time to visit Bhandardara?

The best best to visit Bhandardara is during the mid monsoon season if you wanna see the beautiful greenery Bhandardara has to offer.

What is Bhandardara famous for?

Bhandardara is famous for its lake which is called the Bhandardara lake. It has beautiful scenic views and people usually visit this village to relax.

What activities can you do in Bhandardara?

While in Bhandardara, you can visit places like, Umbrella waterfalls, Arthur Lake, Bhandardara lake, Harishchandragad Fort, and Kalsubai Temple. You can also go for angling, bird watching, sightseeing, treks, and boating.

A notable fact about Bhandardara:

The Ratangad Fort located in Bhandardara is claimed to be 200 years

6) Guhagar

Where is Guhagar and how to get there?

• Guhagar is about 290 km from Mumbai and is located in the Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra.
  
• It takes about 5-6 hours to reach Guhagar from Mumbai by road
  
• Chiplun is the nearest railway station to Gulhar if taken a train from Mumbai and then from Chiplun you need to go by road to Guhagar.
  

What is the best time to visit Guhagar?

August-december and February-May  

What is Guhagar famous for?

Guhagar is famous for its beautiful beaches, betel nuts, coconuts and especially Alphonso Mangoes.

What activities can you do in Guhagar?

While in guhagar, you can visit the Guhagar Beach, Vyadeshwar, Hedvi Beach, and Durga Devi Temple and also  swimming in the fresh waters of the beaches.

A notable fact about Guhagar:

There is a small village near the beach called Hedvi which is famous for its Ganesh Temple    where one can see the Dashabhuja Ganesh.

7) Dapoli

Where is Dapoli and how to get there?

• Dapoli is located at 215 km from Mumbai in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra
  
• It takes about 4 and half hours to reach Dapoli from Mumbai by road
  
• From mumbai, Khed is the closest railway station to Dapoli. After reaching Khed you will have to go by road to reach Dapoli.
  

What is the best time to go to Dapoli?

Dapoli looks its best during the winter season, so October to February is the best time to visit Dapoli.

What is Dapoli famous for?

Dapoli is famous for its beaches and tree houses built by the locals for the travellers to relax.

What activities can you do in dapoli?

While in Dapoli, you can visit the beaches and chill, and visit the Keshavraj Temple, Harnai Fish Market, Murud beach and Kanakadurga forts.

Notable fact about Dapoli:

Dapoli is also called as Camp Dapoli as the  British had set their camps in Dapoli. Many high-ranking British officers’ graves are believed to be found in this town. This town also has an abandoned church from the time of the British Raj.

8) Wai

Where is it and how to get there?

• Wai is situated at about 232 km from Mumbai in the Satara district.
  
• If you go by road from Mumbai, it will take you around 4 and half hours to reach Wai.
  
• You can also go by rail from Mumbai to Sitara and from there you need to go by road to reach there.
  

What is the  best time to visit Wai?

You can visit Wai at any time of the year. It has a pleasant weather throughout the year.

What is Wai famous for?

Wai is famous  for its ghats on the banks of the Krishna River and the Dholya Ganapati temple on Ganapati Ghat. it also a famous destination for the shooting of Bollywood films.

What activities can you do in Wai?

While in wai, you can visit the famous Dholya Ganapati temple, Krishna Ghat, Paga Talim, and Wakeshwar.

A notable fact about Wai:

Wai has been given the name “Dakshin Kashi” (which means Kashi in south) because the city has more than 100 temples.

9) Panchgani

Where is it and how to get there?

• Panchgani is a beautiful hill station that is about 250 km from Mumbai and is located in the Sitara district of the state Maharashtra.
  
• It takes about 5 hours to reach Panchgani by road from Mumbai.
  
• If you want to go by rail, then  take a train from Mumbai to Diwankhavati, and go by road from there to reach Panchgani.
  

What is the best time to visit Panchgani?

The best time to visit Panchgani is after the monsoon subsides and the winter season starts and the onset of summers.

What is panchgani famous for?

Panchgani is famous for its beautiful scenic views, strawberry farms, and the various activities the tourists can do there.

What activities can you do in Panchgani?

While in Panchgani, you can visit places like Dhom Dam, Kamalgad Fort, Parsi Point, Table point, Sydney point, On Wheelz Amusement park. You can also go for activities like paragliding, sightseeing, mountain cycling and so much more.

A notable fact about Panchgani:

The Kamalgad Fort was used as a prison by the British in the 19th century.

10) Pune

Where is it and how to get there?

• Pune is situated at about 160 km from Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  
• It takes 4 and  a half hours to reach Pune from Mumbai by road.
  
• There are also direct trains available from Mumbai to Pune which is way cheaper than hiring a cab/taxi.
  

What is the best time to visit Pune?

August-March are the perfect months to visit Pune.

What is Pune famous for?

Pune is famous for its historical museums, monuments, hill stations and amusement parks for all the adventure activities.

What can activities can you do in Pune?

While in Pune, you can visit the hill stations in Pune, the amusement parks, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Aga Khan Palace, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Shaniwar Wada,Lohagad, Mulshi Dam and much more.

A notable fact about Pune:

Pune was once base for the Maratha Army(peshwas) during the time of the Shivaji Maharaj. It is very famous for the Aga Khan Palace.

11)  Lavasa

Where is it and how to get there?

• Lavasa is located at around 186 km from Mumbai and is very close to Pune.
  
• It takes 4 hours to reach Lavasa from Mumbai by road
  
• By rail, you will have to go to Pune in anyone one of the direct trains from Mumbai-Pune and go by road from Pune to reach Lavasa.
  

What is the best time to visit Lavasa?

This beautiplace place can be visited at any time of the year.

What is Lavasa famous for?  

Lavasa is very famous for its scenic views, its theme parks and Dasve lake.

What activities can you do in Lavasa?

While in Lavasa, you can visit the famous lakes in the city, go for trekking, rappelling, rock climbing, kayaking and more.

A notable fact about Lavasa:

Lavasa is the first private and planned hill station in India. It is stylistically based on the Italian town Portofino, with a street and several buildings bearing the name of that town

12) Mahabaleshwar

Where is it and how to get there?

• Mahabaleshwar is about 230 km away from Mumbai, situated in the Satara district of Maharashtra.
  
• It takes 5 hours to reach Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai by road
  
• By rail, you can take a train from Mumbai to Raigad and then go by road from there to
  

  reach Mahabaleshwar.
  

• By air, the nearest airport is Pune which is about 120 km away from Mahabaleshwar.
  

What is the best time to visit Mahabaleshwar?

If you wanna go for trekking, then October-March is the ideal time to visit Mahabaleshwar. June-September is the best time to visit Mahabaleshwar if you wanna witness the beauty of this city which is enhanced the most during the monsoon.

What is Mahabaleshwar famous for?  

Mahabaleshwar is very famous for its Strawberries, Mulberries and carrots. Also, do not forget to try the Corn grown locally available in both roasted and boiled form.

What activities can you do in Mahabaleshwar?

While in Mahabaleshwar, you can involve in activities like boating, trekking, sightseeing, horse riding and visit places like Pratapgarh, Venna Lake, Elephant’s Head point, strawberry farms and many more!

A notable fact about Mahabaleshwar:

In 1656, The Shivaji Maharaj took over Javli and Mahabaleshwar and constructed the charming Pratapgad fort.

13) Kashid

Where is it and how to get there?

• Located at about 163 km away from Mumbai, Kashid is a beach town located on the shores of Arabian Sea.
  

• It takes about 3 and a half hours to reach Kashid from Mumbai by road.
  

What is the best time to visit Kashid?

Since it is a beach town, the best time to visit Kashid is during the monsoon season to get real scenic views.

What is Kashid famous for?

Kashid is famous for its beaches and wildlife sanctuary.

What activities can you do in Kashid?

While in Kashid, you can visit the beautiful beaches, go for water sports, and visit places like the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary.

A notable fact about Kashid:

The
Kashid Beach, nested in-between two rocky hills on the Alibaug-Murud road, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kashid. It is one of the most cleanest beaches present in India.

14) Mulshi

Where is it and how to get there?

• It is about 138 km from Mumbai and is an administrative block in Pune.
  
• By road it takes around 3 hours to reach Mulshi from Mumbai
  
• You can  take a train from Mumbai to Panvel and from Panvel you will have go by road till Mulshi.
  

What is the best time to visit Mulshi?

As the monsoon mist makes the place look extremely gorgeous, monsoon is the perfect time to visit Mulshi.

What is Mulshi Famous For?
Mulshi is famous for the lake created by Mulshi Dam and is an eco-tourism spot.

What  activities can you do in Mulshi?
While in Mulshi, you can drive around and visit the Mulshi Dam. You can stay at Malhar Machi lakeside getaway resort which has a beautiful picturesque view.

A Notable Fact about Mulshi

The famous  Mulshi Dam was constructed during the years of 1920-21, is almost  about 94 years old.

15) Kolad:

Where is it and how can we reach there?
Kolad is a village situated  in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, and is about 117 kms away from Mumbai.

• .By road it takes around 2 and a half hours from Mumbai to reach Kolad.
  
• There are also many direct trains available from Mumbai to Kolad.
  

What is the best time to visit Kolad?
The best time to visit Kolad is during the monsoon and winter season. It is not advisable to visit Kolad during the summer because it is extremely hot there during that season.  

What is Kolad Famous For?

Kolad is very famous for river rafting.

What activities can you do in Kolad?
While in Kolad, you can indulge in activities like river rafting,  rappelling, jungle camping, kayaking,aeromodelling and many more. When in Kolad you can also  visit places like Kundalika river, Tala fort, Kanal avenue, Tamhini falls and Kuda Caves.

16) Alibaug

Where is it and how to get there?

• Alibaug, located at a distance of 93 km from Mumbai Is a coastal town in the Raigad district, Maharashtra.
  
• By road it takes around 2 and a half hours to reach Alibaug.
  
• You can also take a train from Mumbai to Panvel and go by road from Panvel to reach Alibaug
  

What is best time to visit Alibaug?
Best time to visit Alibaug is October-May.

What is Alibaug Famous For?
Alibaug is very famous for its beaches.

What can you do in Alibaug?

When in Alibaug, you can visit places like Awas beach, Nagaon Beach, Kanakeshwar Devasthan temple, Varsoli Beach, Undheri Fort, Alibaug Beach, Mandwa Beach, and Akshi Beach.

17) Pali

Where is it and how to get there?

• Pali is located at about 98 km from Mumbai and is  a town in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.
  
• By road it takes around 2 hours from Mumbai to reach  Pali.
  
• There are also many direct trains from Mumbai to Pali.
  

What is the best time to visit Pali?
Pali can be visited at any time of the year

What is Pali Famous For?
Pali is famous for many beautiful countryside locations.

What activities can you do  in Pali?

While in Pali, you can go trekking on the two famous mountains of Pali, which are namely Sarasgad and Sudhagad and visit places like Unahare, Ekvees Ganpati, Bhorai Devi, and Caves near Ghomeshi.

18) Lonavala

Where is it and how to get there?

• Lonavala located at about 84 km away from Mumbai,  is a hill station in Pune district of Maharashtra.
  
• By road it takes around 1 and a half hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai.
  
• There are many direct trains available from Mumbai to Lonavala and it takes around 3 hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai in train.
  

What is the best time to visit Lonavala?
This hill station is beautiful during all the season so it can be visited at any time of the year.

What is Lonavala Famous For?
Lonavala is famous for its sweets,like brittle candy, chikki, and canned jams. It also famous for its beautiful picturesque views.

What activities can you do in Lonavala?
While in Lonavala, you can visit Karla Caves, Lohagad, Bhushi Dam, Visapur Fort, Lonavala Lake,and Ekvira Devi temple and many more.

A Notable Fact about Lonavala
Lonavala was a lush green forest when it was discovered by  then Governor General of Bombay, Sir Elphinstone in the year 1811 AD.

19) Khopoli

• Where is it and how to get there?
  Khopoli is located at 72 km from Mumbai and is  a town in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.
  
• If you go by road it will take around 1 and a half hours to reach Khopoli from Mumbai.
  
• If you go by train it takes around 3 and a half hours to reach Khopoli from Mumbai. There are direct trains available from Mumbai to Khopoli
  

What is the best time to visit Khopoli?

Khopoli can be visited at any time year but it is its most beautiful during the season of monsoon.

What is Khopoli Famous For?
Khopoli is known for the Imagica amusement park and is one of the most suggested place for trekking.

What activities can you do in Khopoli?

While in Khopoli, you can spend an entire day in the Adlabs Imagica Amusement park, visit Zenith Waterfalls, go for trekking.

A Notable Fact about Khopoli:

Khopoli is called as the birthplace of  India’s largest and one and only international theme park named Adlabs Imagica.

20) Karjat

Where is it and how to get there?

• Karjat is a city situated in Raigad district of Maharashtra, located about 62 km distance from Mumbai.
  
• It takes about 1 and a half hour to reach Karjat from Mumbai by road.
  
• There are many direct trains from Mumbai and by train it would take around 2 and a half hours to reach Karjat from Mumbai.
  

What is the best time to visit Karjat?
The best time to visit Karjat is during the winter season. The best months to visit Karjat are from November-February.

What is Karjat Famous For?
Karjat is famous for Kondana caves which are built in buddhist style, the ghats and the valleys, trekking, rafting and more.

What activities can you do there?
While in Karjat, you can visit places like Bhor Ghat, Ulhas Valley, Bahiri caves, Kondana Caves, and involve in activities like picnic, trekking, mountain climbing, white water river rafting, hiking etc.

A Notable Fact about the place:
Karjat is the place where many bollywood movie were shooted. Infact, the oscar award winning film Slumdog Millionaire was shot here.

21) Panvel

Where is it and how to get there?

• Panvel is located about 35.6 km from mumbai, and is situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.
  
• If you go by road it will take about 1 hour to reach Panvel from Mumbai.
  
• There are many direct trains to Panvel from Mumbai. If you go by train it will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes to reach Panvel from Mumbai.
  

What is the best time to visit Panvel?

The best time to visit Panvel is during June-March.

What is Panvel famous for?
Panvel is famous for Karnala Bird Sanctuary.

What activities can you do there?

While in Panvel, you can trek towards the Karnala fort. Visit the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. You can also visit places such as Karnala Fort, Shirdhon, and Gadeshwar Dam.

A Notable Fact about the place:
Panvel iswas developed around trade routes during the Mughal rule and is almost 300 years old.

22) Junnar

Where is it and how to get there?

• Junnar is a city located in the Pune district of Maharashtra and is about 154 kms away from Mumbai.
  
• By road it takes about 3 and a half hours to reach Junnar from Mumbai.
  
• If you wanna go by rail the junnar is the closest to pune, so you can take a train from Mumbai to Pune and go by road from threre till Junnar.
  

What is the best time to visit Junnar?
Except for summer, all the other seasons are ideal to visit Junnar.

What is Junnar famous for?
Junnar is famous for its grapes, ancient cave temples and for Yatra, and Bail Poda festivals.

What activities can you do there?
While in Junnar, you can go out to visit places such as Junnar caves, Lenyadri caves, Shivneri Fort, Ozar Vigneshwara temple, and the Lenyadri temple.

A Notable Fact about Junnar:
It is said that,
there are more than 200 individual rock-cut caves located in the hills around Junnar.

23) Daman

Where is it and how to get there?

• Daman is located at 178 km away from Mumbai. It is  a city in the Daman district of the union territory of Daman and Diu.
  
• By road it will take you around 3 hours to reach Daman from Mumbai.
  
• There are direct trains available from mumbai that take about 2 and a half hours to reach Daman
  

What is the best time to visit Daman?
The best time to visit Daman is during the winter season.

What is Daman famous For?
Daman is famous for its beaches, the  Mirasol water park, lakes, forts and very affordable shopping options.

What activities can you do in Daman?
While in Daman,
You can indulge in activities like sightseeing, visiting the forts, beaches, swimming in the fresh waters of the beach and visit the water park for an entire day. And you can also visit places like Dominican Monastery, Governor’s palace, Devka beach and many more.

A  notable fact about Daman:

Daman and Diu is the only independent territory in India.

24)  Bordi

Where is it and how to get there?

• Bordi is located at 157 km from Mumbai . it is a town in the Thane district of Maharashtra.
  
• If you go by road it will take almost 3 and a half hours to reach Bordi from Mumbai.
  
• The trains from Mumbai take around 2 and a half hours to reach Bordi. There are many direct trains
  

What is the best time to visit Bordi?
Best time to visit Bordi is October-March.

What activities can you do in Bordi?
While  in Bordi, you can go for sightseeing to places like Asavli Dam, Bordi beach, Barad caves, and Kalpataru Botanical Gardens.

25) Dahanu

Where is it and how to get there?

• Dahanu, located at 136 km from Mumbai,  is a coastal town in the Palghar district of Maharashtra.
  
• it takes around 3 hours to reach Dahanu from Mumbai by road.
  
• There are many direct trains available and it takes around 2 and a half hours to reach the Dahanu station from Mumbai by train.
  

What is the best time to visit Dahanu?
The best time to visit Dahanu is from October-March.

What is Dahanu famous for?
Dahanu is famous for its  delicious chikoos, capsicum and coconuts and tadee (it is a juice that is made from the palm tree). It has a  very big power station called the Dahanu Thermal Power Station.

What activities can you do in Dahanu?
While in Dahanu, you can visit the beach of Dahanu, or go for sightseeing to places such as church of Our Lady, Davale lake, Dahanu Fort and Ambabalai lake.

26) Khodala

Where is it and how to get there?

• Khodala is a village located in the Thane district of Maharashtra, and is about 135 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it takes around 2 and a half hours to reach Khodala from Mumbai.
  
• You can board a train from Mumbai to Kasara railway station, which is about 17 kms from Khodala, and from there go by road to Khodala.
  

What is the best time to visit Khodala?
March- December.

What is Khodala famous for?
Khodala is famous for its  beaches.

what activities can you do in Khodala?
While  in Khodala you gotta visit the Ennore beach, Thiruvottiyur beach, Marina beach, Santhome beach and Adyar beach. You can also go trekking, mountain biking, rappelling etc.

27) Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Where is it and how to get there?

• The world famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located at approximately 350 kms from Mumbai, in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
  
• It takes around 5 and half hours to reach Ellora from Mumbai by road. And in case of Ajanta, it takes around 6-7 hours to reach by road, from Mumbai.
  
• If you want to go by rail, you can also travel from Mumbai to Jalgaon railway station by train, and then travel by road to Ajanta and Ellora which are 40-50 kms away from these destinations.
  
• If you want to go by air,  you can take a flight from Mumbai to Chikalthana airport of Aurangabad.
  

What is the best time to visit Ajanta and Ellora caves?
The Ajanta nad Ellora caves can be visited at any time of the year.

What is Ajanta and Ellora Caves famous for?
The Ajanta caves are famous for the 2nd century B.C Buddhist monasteries and monuments built in a rock structure. It’s a UNESCO world heritage site and the Ellora caves consists of Hindu, Jain as well as Buddhist rock-cut temples which are  built only 100 kms away from Ajanta caves and around the same time in history.

A notable fact about Ajanta and Ellora caves:

These caves were discovered by an army officer in 1819 in the madras regiment of the then in power British Army.

28) Aurangabad

Where is it and how to get there?
Aurangabad is a historical city located in the state of Maharashtra and is situated around 350 km from Mumbai.

• You can reach Aurangabad from Mumbai in 6 hours if you go by road.
  
• There is a direct train from Mumbai to Aurangabad which takes about 7 hours.
  
• You can also go by air from Mumbai to Chikalthana airport in Aurangabad in 1 hour.
  

What is the best time to visit Aurangabad?
To experience the best weather, October-March is the best time to visit Aurangabad.

What is Aurangabad famous for?
Aurangabad has many historical monuments located in and around the city. There are many tourist attractions including Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki, Naukhanda palace, Salim Ali Lake and Bird Sanctuary, and many more.

What activities can you do in Aurangabad?
Aurangabad is by far the best spot for a weekend destination if you want to learn the ancient Indian history.

A Notable Fact about Aurangabad:

Aurangabad is named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who had made this city his military capital.

29) Malshej Ghat

Where is it and how to get there?

• Malshej Ghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats, situated at approximately 130 km distance from Mumbai, in the Pune district in the state of Maharashtra.
  
• It will take 3 hours to reach from Mumbai to Malshej Ghat if you are going by road.
  
• The closest railway station to Malshej Ghat is Kalyan. From there, you have to take a bus or hire a cab to reach the destination.
  

What is the best time to visit Malshej Ghat?
Malshej Ghat can be visited anytime during the year.

What is Malshej Ghat famous for?

Malshej Ghat is famous for its scenic beauty, beautiful waterfalls and its greenery.

What activities can you do in Malshej Ghat?
While in Malshej Ghat,you can indulge in many outdoor activities such as  trekking, hiking, nature trails, camping, and bird/animal watching and many more.

A Notable Fact about Malshej Ghat:
This is the birthplace of Shivaji Maharaj and the famous and strong  Shivneri Fort is located at merely 40 kms distance from Malshej Ghat.

30) Purushwadi

Where is it and how to get there?

• Purushwadi is located 130 km away from Mumbai and is a small tribal village for getaway in Maharashtra.
  
• The best way to reach Purushwadi is by road, through the Igatpuri route. It takes 4 hours to reach from Mumbai to Purushwadi if you go by road.
  
• You can also take a train from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai or Igatpuri and from there drive to Purushwadi.
  

What is the best time to visit Purushwadi?
Purushwadi has a pleasant climate throughout the year so it can be visited at any time of the year.

What is Purushwadi famous for?

Purushwadi is known as the home to the Hindu Mahadev Koli Tribe.

What activities can you do in Purushwadi?

Purushwadi is the perfect place to leave your stress and tensions in the city behind, and enjoy the real purity of its  traditional village life. You can also go for treks and enjoy the typical Maharashtrian food.

A Notable Fact about Purushwadi:
Purushwadi is the said to be only place in India where Grassroutes, a social organization, organizes an annual Firefly festival between May and July.

31) Vasind

Where is it and how to get there?

• Vasind is one of the closest weekend getaways from Mumbai, situated at only 64 kms away from the city, in Thane district in the state of  Maharashtra.
  
• You can directly drive to Vasind by road. It will take approximately 2 hours to reach the town.
  
• You can also take a direct train from the central railway line from Mumbai to Vasind.
  

What is the best time to visit Vasand?
The best time to visit Vasand id during the seasons of Monsoon and Winters.

What is Vasind famous for?
Vasind is famous for its natural beauty and scenic environment. It is also famous for the Manas Jain Mandir, which is one of the most important temples belonging to the community.

What activities can you do in Vasind?
There are ample number of  farms and lakeside resorts available  which are perfect for small holiday trips. Vasind is also surrounded by hills, making it a good spot for trekking and hiking.

32) Bhimashankar

Where is it and how to reach there?

• Bhimashankar is a small, pilgrimage town in Pune district in the ste of Maharashtra. It is 222 kms away from Mumbai.
  
• You can reach Bhimashankar in 4 and a half hours if you go by road.
  
• You can also go on a train from Mumbai to Pune and then travel to Bhimashankar by bus or taxi.
  
• you can take a flight from Mumbai to Pune and then take public transport or by drive  to reach Bhimashankar.
  

What is the best time to visit Bhimashankar?
Winter is the best time to visit Bhimashankar.

What is Bhimashankar famous for?

Bhimashankar got  its name from one of Lord Shiva’s Jyotirlinga temples located in the town. It is also famous  for its greenery, forests and the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary.

What activities can you do in Bhimashankar?
While in Bhimashankar, visit the sacred Jyotirlinga temple, enjoy outdoor activities like trekking, nature walks, forest trails, and more.

A Notable fact about Bhimashankar:
The dense jungles of Bhimashankar are believed to have had served as a refuge for the Pandavas during their exile.

33)  Vangani

Where is it and how to get there?

• Vangani is a town located 85 km away from the on the Mumbai-Karjat route.
  
• The best way to reach Vangani from Mumbai, is by road as it takes approximately 2 and a half hours to reach.
  
• You can also take a train from the central railway line from Mumbai to Vangani station. It would take approximately 2 hours to reach the destination by train.
  

What is the best time to visit Vangani?
The best time to visit Vangani is during winters and monsoons.

What is Vangani famous for?
Vangani is famous for its waterfall called the Bhagirath waterfall. It is also well known for its plant nurseries and powdered spices.

What activities  can you do in Vangani?
Vangani is another scenic weekend getaway from Mumbai which is  for people who like doing outdoor activities such as hiking, trekking or going on nature walks..

34) Matheran

Where is it and how to get there?

• Matheran is a famous hill station located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is located at 90 kms from Mumbai.
  
• You can reach Matheran from Mumbai if you go by road in 2 hours.
  
• The nearest railway station to Matheran is Neral which is around 20 kms away. After you reach Neral, you can take a narrow gauge train to Matheran and enjoy its beautiful landscape during the journey.
  

What is the best time to visit Matheran?
The best time to visit Matheran is in winters and early summers.

What is Matheran famous for?
Matheran is famous for its eco-friendly environment and its luscious green surroundings around the hill. It is also very famous for its large variety of ‘Chikkis’ and ‘Kolhapuri Chappals.’

What activities can you do in Matheran?
While in Matheran, you can indulge in activities like hiking, mountain climbing, horse riding, and even go on forest trails. You can also pay a visit to some places like Charlotte Lake, Prabal Fort and Alexander Point.

A Notable Fact about Matheran
Matheran is Asia’s only automobile-free hill station.

35) Karnala

Where is it and how to get there?

• Karnala is a small town situated near Panvel in the Raigarh district in the state of  Maharashtra. It is located at 50 kms from Mumbai.
  
• The best way to travel to Karnala from Mumbai is going by road through Panvel. It takes 1 and a half hours to reach the destination.
  
• You can also board a train from Mumbai city to Panvel and then travel by road to Karnala.
  

What is the best time to visit Karnala?
Winter and monsoon months are perfect for visiting Karnala.

What is Karnala famous for?
Karnala Fort and Karnala Bird Sanctuary are the two very famous places in Karnala.

What activities can you do in Karnala?
While in Karnala, you can go trekking to the Karnala Fort, which is located on a hill. You can also visit the famous bird sanctuary in Karnala.

A Notable Fact about the place
Karnala Fort overlooked the Bor Pass which once  was the only trade route between the Konkan coast and the interior of the state of  Maharashtra.

36)  Durshet

Where is it and how to travel there?

• Durshet is a small forest town that is not very far from from Mumbai. It is roughly a 100 kms away.
  
• You can drive from Mumbai to Durshet, via Khopoli and reach within 2 hours by road.
  
• Alternatively, you can also get on a train from the central line railway station in Mumbai to Khopoli railway station and then go by road  to Durshet.
  

What is the best time to visit Durshet?
August-March

What is Durshet famous for?
Durshet is very famous for its  jungle safari. It is also home to one of the Ashtavinayak temples, named, Ballaleshwar.

What activities can you do in Durshet?
While you are in Durshet, you can gio for nature trails, forest walks, river crossing and trekking.

A notable act about Durshet
Durshet is very close to the popular amusement park Adlabs Imagica.

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37) Kamshet

Where is it and how to get there?

• Kamshet is a village located just 16 kms from Lonavala and Khandala. It is located at 110 kms from Mumbai.
  
• It takes about 2 hours to reach from Mumbai to Kamshet if you go by road.
  
• There are direct trains from Mumbai to Kamshet. You can get on a central line train from Mumbai and reach Kamshet in 2-3 hours.
  
• The nearest airport to Kamshet is Pune Airport. From there you will have to drive or book a cab to reach Kamshet.
  

What is the best time to visit Kamshet?
During the winter season that is from the months October-February.

What is Kamshet famous for?
Kamshet is very famous for paragliding

What activities can you do in Kamshet?
While in Kamshet. you can enjoy outdoor activities and also visit ancient Karla and Bedsa caves and the Kondeshwar and Vishweshwar temples nearby.

A notable fact about Kamshet
The main market place in Kamshet is Maval. It  attracts people from nearly 60-70 nearby villages, and surprisingly some of which still have traditional, thatched roof, and mud built houses.

38) Panshet

Where is it and how can we get there?

• Panshet is a village near Pune city of Maharashtra, located at 180 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take about 3 and a half hours to reach Panshet from Mumbai.
  
• The nearest railway station near Panshet is Pune, which is about 50 kms from Mumbai. After getting down in Pune,from there you can continue your journey towards Panshet by road.
  
• The nearest airport to Panshet is Pune Airport. From Pune you will have to hire a private taxi to reach Panshet.
  

What is the best time to visit Panshet?

Best time to visit Panchet is May and October.

What is Panshet famous for?

Panshet is famous for water sports in the summertime.

What activities can you do in Panshet?

While in Panshet, you can relax by the Panshet lakeside, go for water sports, treks,nature, visit the amusement park and many more activities.  

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A notable fact about Panshet

The Panshet lake is considered as a miniature bird sanctuary. Many bird lovers hit the lake early in  morning to study the birds’ lives.

39) Nagothane

Where is it and how to get there?

• Nagothane is a town in the Raigad district of Maharashtra,located at  about 110 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take around 2 and a half hours to reach Nagothane from Mumbai.
  
• You can also board a direct train to Nagothane from Borivali railway station in Mumbai.
  

What is the best time to visit Nagothane?

The best time to visit Nagothane is during the months of winter and early summer that is the months from October-March.

What is Nagothane famous for?

Nagothane is famous for being a pilgrimage for a getaway near Mumbai.

What activities can you do in Nagothane?

While in Nagothane, you can do some sightseeing, trekking, rappelling, rock climbing, fishing and rafting.  When in Nagothane, you can also visit places like Birla Mandir, Pali Ganesh Mandir and Bhira Dam.

40) Korlai

Where is it and how do we get there?

• Korlai is a town in Maharashtra, located at  about 139 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it takes around 3 hours to reach Korlai from Mumbai.
  
• You can also board a train from Mumbai till Panvel, and from there you can  go by road to reach Korlai.

What is the best time to visit Korlai?

Best time to visit Korlai is from Mid October-May.

What is Korlai famous for?

The fort of Korlai is the most famous and visited place in Korlai.

What activities can you do in Korlai?

While in Korlai, you can go sightseeing the Korlai fort, the Korlai Church, and the Revdanda beach.

A notable fact about Korlai

It is said that Korlai was built on an island called Morro de Chaul, in 1521 by the Portuguese.

41) Murud Janjira

Where is it and how to get there?

• Murud Janjira is a coastal village in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, located at 160 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it takes around 3 and a half hours to reach Murud Janjira from mumbai
  
• By rail, trains will take you till Panvel/Roha from Mumbai, from there you can take the road ways till Murud.
  

What is the best time to visit Murud Janjira?

October-May

What is Murud Janjira famous for?

Murud Janjira is mainly very  famous for its ancient forts.

What activities  can you do in Murud Janjira?

While in Murud Janjira, you can visit the amazing beaches and greenery all around. It is a perfect place for a picnic.

You can also explore forts like the Janjira fort, Nawab Palace, Kasa fort, Datta Mandir, Murud Beach and Garambi falls.

A notable fact about Murud Janjira.  

Janjira is considered to be  one of the strongest marine forts in India.

42) Diveagar

Where is it and how do we get there?

• Diveagar is a locale in the Shrivardhan Taluka of the Raigad district in the state  Maharashtra, situated at about 189 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take about 6 hours to reach Diveagar from Mumbai.
  
• The nearest railway station to Diveagar is Mangaon, you can take a train from Mumbai to Mangaon and then continue by road till Diveagar.
  

What is the best time to visit Diveagar?

November-May

What is Diveagar famous for?

Diveagar is extremely famous for its white water beach.

What activities  can you do in Diveagar?

While in Diveagar, there are a lot of water sports activities that you can participate in Diveagar, like, Angling, Parasailing, horse cart riding, Banana ride, ATV ride, and speed boating.

A notable fact about Diveagar

A pure gold idol of Ganesha was discovered in Diveagar few years back by a woman. hence, Diveagar is famous for the Gold Ganesh idol.

43) Shrivardhan

Where is it and how to get there?

• Shrivardhan is in the Raigad district of Maharashtra,situated at about 190 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will  take you around 4 and a half hours to reach Shrivardhan from Mumbai.
  
• You can take a train from Mumbai to Mangaon, and go by road from there onward
  

What is the best time to visit Shrivardhan?

The best time to visit Shrivardhan is during the winter and summer season.

What is Shrivardhan famous for?

Shrivardhan is majorly famous for its beaches and the Shri Laxminarayan temple.

What can you do in Shrivardhan?

When in Shrivardhan, you can visit places such as the Shrivardhan beach, Shri Laxminarayan temple, Peshwa Memorial, and Ghushmeshwar temple.

44) Harihareshwar

Where is it and how to get there?

• Harihareshwar is a town in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, and is located at about 201 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take you  around 6 hours to reach Harihareshwar from Mumbai.
  
• Mangaon is the nearest railway station to Harihareshwar. You can take a train from Mumbai to Mangaon and continue ahead via road.
  

What is the best time to visit Harihareshwar?

The best time to visit Harihareshwar is from the months of October-March.

What is Harihareshwar famous for?

Harihareshwar is widely famous for its tranquil and picturesque beach views and the Harihareshwar temple.

What activities can you do in Harihareshwar?

While in Harihareshwar, you can do some relaxing on the beach of Harihareshwar. Apart from that, you can also visit places including Ganesh Gully, Kalbhairav temple, Somjai Devi temple, and Bhagamandala.

A notable fact about Harihareshwar

The temple at Harihareshwar is a famous pilgrimage center and is said  to have been constructed in the 16th century.

45) Mahad

Where is it and how to get there?

• Mahad is a city in Raigad district of Maharashtra, located at about 169 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take you  around 3 and a half hours to reach Mahad.
  
• Direct trains are also available from Mumbai to Mahad.
  

What is the best time to visit Mahad?

October to April is the best time to visit Mahad.

What is Mahad famous for?

Mahad is majorly famous for its dense forest and the amazingly built forts.

What can you do there?

While in Mahad, you can visit places like Gandhi Talkies, Vishnu Mandir, Flower Valley, Pandavleni Caves and Gandharpale caves.

46) Satara

Where is it and how do we get there?

• Satara is a city situated  in the Satara district of Maharashtra, located at about 255 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it takes about 4 and a half hours to reach Satara from Mumbai.
  
• Many direct trains are available from Mumbai to Satara.
  

What is the best time to visit Satara?

Satara can be visited at any time throughout the year.

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What is Satara famous for?

Satara is famous for its  Kas Pathar.

What can you do in Satara?

While in Satara, you can start with sightseeing around Satara and you can also visit places like Ajinkyatara Fort, Chandan Vandan Fort, Sajjangad Fort, Chaphal and Kas Pathar.

A notable fact about Satara

An interesting fact about Satara is that If you visit Kas Pathar during the season of Monsoon , you can catch a glimpse of 300 different varieties of flowers.

47) Chiplun

Where is it and how do we get there?  

• Chiplun is a small town in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, located at about 313 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take you around 5 and a half hours to reach Chiplun from Mumbai.
  
• Direct trains are also  available from Mumbai to Chiplun.
  

What is the best time to visit Chiplun?

October-March

What is it famous for?

Chiplun is very famous  all over Maharashtra for its picturesque views.

What can you do in Chiplun?

When  you are in Chiplun, you can visit places like Adare Dam, Nilwande Dam, Pandavaas caves, Parshuram temple, Sawatsada waterfalls and Walavalkar Shivaji Museum.

A notable fact about Chiplun:

The Koyna Dam in Chiplun is one of the largest Dams built in the state of Maharashtra.

48) Ganpatipule

Where is it and how do we get there?

• Ganpatipule is a  pretty town in the Ratnagiri district on the Konkan Coast of Maharashtra, located at  about 330 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it takes around 7 hours to reach Ganpatipule from Mumbai.
  
• You can board a train from Mumbai to Ratnagiri, and from there go by road  till Ganpatipule.
  

What is the best time to visit Ganpatipule?

The perfect  months to visit Ganpatipule are during the months of November to March.

What is Ganpatipule famous for?

Ganpatipule is widely famous for the unique idol of Lord Ganesha.

What can you do in Ganpatipule?

When you are  in Ganpatipule you can visit places like Velneshwar, Jaigad Fort, Pawas, Aare Ware twin beaches and the Jaigad lighthouse.

A notable fact about Ganpatipule

The amazing fact about this place is that the  unique idol of Lord Ganesha at Ganpatipule is built on the pule, that is the  white sand.

49) Ratnagiri

Where is it and how do we get there?  

• Ratnagiri is a port city on the Arabian seashores in Ratnagiri district in the southwestern part of Maharashtra, located at about 335 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take you  around 7 hours to reach Ratnagiri from Mumbai.
  
• Direct trains also  are available from Mumbai to Ratnagiri.
  

What is the best time to visit Ratnagiri?

The best months to visit Ratnagiri are during the months of October to March.

What is Ratnagiri famous for?

Ratnagiri is very famous for its Alphonso Mangoes in the summer and its tranquil waterfalls in the Monsoon.

What can you do in Ratnagiri?

While in Ratnagiri, you can visit places like Ratnadurg fort, Aare Ware and Kalbadevi beach, Lajul waterfall, Thiba Palace, Mirkarwada beach, and the Nivali Waterfall.

A notable fact about Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri has a palace, where the last king of Burma (Myanmar), Thibaw, and, later, V. D. Savarkar, a freedom fighter in the British Raj days, had been confined by the ruling British army

50)  Devrukh

Where is it and how to get there?

• Devrukh is a beautiful  town in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, located at about 311 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will  take you around 6 and a half hours to reach Devrukh from Mumbai.
  
• You can also get on a train from Mumbai to  Ratnagiri, and go viaroad from there till Devrukh.
  

Best Time To Visit Devrukh

The ideal months to visit Ratnagiri are during the months of November to April.

What is Devrukh Famous For?

Devrukh is well known for the Ganpati temple in Devrukh and the Devrukh beach.

What can you do in Devrukh?

When in Devrukh you can visit places like Karneshwar temple, Dhudhavane Tiwari Waterfall, Tikleshwar temple, Chatrapati Sambhaji Smarak, and Prachitgad Fort.

51) Kolhapur

Where is it and how to get there?

• Kolhapur is a city in the Panchganga River Basin in the state of Maharashtra, located at about 380 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it takes about  8 hours toget to Kolhapur from Mumbai.
  
• There are many  direct trains available from Mumbai to Kolhapur.
  

What is the best time to visit Kolhapur?

The ideal time to visit Kolhapur is between the months of August and April.

What is Kolhapur famous for?

Kolhapur is widely  famous for the Kolhapuri Chappals all over Maharashtra.

What can you do in Kolhapur?

While in Kolhapur you can visit places like Rankala lake, Mahalakshmi Temple, Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum, Bhavani Mandap, Jyotiba and Panchganga river.

You can also indulge in things such as  taking an evening walk at Rankala lake, spend a night at Dajipur forest, visit the sugar factories.

A notable fact about Kolhapur

It is the very place where Raja Harishchandra, the first bollywood feature film ever to be made in India was shot.

52. Tarkarli

Where is it and how do we get there?

• Tarkarli is a small  village in the Malvan Taluka in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, located at about 488 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take around 8 plus hours to reach Tarkarli.
  
• You can also get on a train from Mumbai to Sawantwadi and go by road from Sawantwadi to Tarkarli.
  

What is the best time to visit Tarkarli?

The perfect time to visit Kolhapur is between the months of  October and March.

What is Tarkarli famous for?

Tarkarli is famous for its seafood and is  widely famous for its Ramnavmi Utsav which is celebrated every year.

What can you do in Tarkarli?

While in Tarkarli, you can visit places like Karli river, Tarkarli beach, Nivati beach, Golden rock, Sindhudurg fort, Malvan market, and Rock garden at Malvan and indulge in activities like Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Boating, White water rafting, and other water sports.

53. Amboli

Where is it and how to get there?

• Amboli is a famous hill station in south Maharashtra, located at about 489 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take you  around 8 and a half hours to reach Amboli from Mumbai.
  
• You can also take a train from Mumbai to Sawantwadi and go by road from Sawantwadi to Amboli.
  

What is the best time to visit Amboli?

The ideal time to visit Amboli is between the months  August and January.

What is Amboli famous for?

Amboli is very famous for the Amboli waterfalls.

What can you do in Amboli?

While in Amboli, you can visit places like the Sunset point, Mahadev Gad, Shirgaonkar point, Amboli Waterfall, Hiranyakeshi, Nangartas Waterfall and Amboli Ghat.

A Notable fact about Amboli

Legend has it that there are 108 Shiva temples in and around Amboli, and  of which only a dozen have been uncovered, one as recently been uncovered in the year 2005.

54) Sawantwadi

Where is it and how to get there?

• It is located at about 520 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take you around 8 and a half hours to reach Sawantwadi from Mumbai.
  
• There are direct trains available  from Mumbai to Sawantwadi.
  

What is the best time to visit Sawantwadi?

The perfect time to visit Sawantwadi is between the months of October and March.

What is Sawantwadi famous for?

Sawantwadi is extremely famous for its arts and culture all over Maharashtra.

What can you do in Sawantwadi?

While in Sawantwadi, you can visit places like Moti Lake, Narendra Park, and the Narendra hill.

You can also indulge in activities like strolling by the Moti lake, enjoying the greenery in Narendra park and trekking at Narendra hill and more.

55) Vengurla

Where is it and how to reach there?

• Vengurla is a small town in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, located at about 545 kms from Mumbai.
  
• By road it will take you around 8 and a half hours to reach Vengurla from Mumbai.
  
• There are direct trains from Mumbai to Sawantwadi, you will have to go by road from Sawantwadi to reach Vengurla.
  

What is the best time to visit Vengurla?

June and March.

What is Vengurla famous for?

Vengurla is extremely famous for its sandy beaches, cashew factories  and high mountains.

What can you do in Vengurla?

While in Vengurla, you can visit beaches like Sagareshwar Beach, Purnanand Swami Math, Nivati Beach, Khavane Beach and Mochemad Beach.

Alternately, you can also visit places like Vengurla lighthouse, Vengurla Jetty, and Nageshwar Shiva Temple.

Conclusion

Now that you have known  55 of the best weekend getaways from Mumbai,is there really anything to wait for? I think absolutely not. Now go pack your bag and get ready to get away from the city to chill and  for a refreshing weekend!