Mumbai Escapes For The Long Weekend This Mansoon : Mumbai Weekend Getaways

Are you looking for a long weekend break far away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai. Refresh your brain, body and heart with the best weekend getaways from Mumbai. From popular tourist spots to off beat destinations . The best locations to visit around or near Mumbai includes hill stations like Mahabaleshwar, Matheran, Lonavala, Khandala, Karjat (in Monsoon) or beaches like Alibaug, Kashid Beach, Murud Janjira. If you are looking for untouched places around or near Mumbai, look out for beaches like Akshi Beach, Varsoli, Kelva, Kihim. These beaches are less crowded, some of them also have water sports. These beaches are within the driving distance from Mumbai & can be covered in a single day. 

Karjat, Maharashtra
Distance: 82 km

Karjat is a preferred spot for weekend holidays, picnics, river rafting, trekking, hiking, and mountain climbing. It is a favored destination during rainy season Thane and Pune have second or weekend homes here and regularly celebrate festivals, new year parties, or weekend bash here. It is also popular for pleasure visits during the monsoon season

Manori, Maharashtra
Distance: 85 km

Manori is a village located on Dharavi Bhet in northern Mumbai, India. Manori is a very popular weekend destination among the people of Mumbai  overall culture is very reminiscent of Goa and the place provides a mini-Goa experience within the boundaries of Mumbai city. Apart from beachside shacks, there are two resorts in Manori designed like Spanish villas.

Matheran, Maharashtra
Distance: 87 km
 

Matheran is a Hill Station and a municipal council in the Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station in Karjat Tahsil and is also the smallest hill station in India. There are altogether 28 points, 2 lakes, 2 parks, 4 major worship places and a racecourse to visit inside Matheran. It takes about 2–3 days on your feet for a complete adventure.




Lonavala, Maharashtra
Distance: 96 km

Lonavala is a town and a hill station Municipal Council in Pune district in Maharashtra Tourism peaks during the monsoon season. The name Lonavla refers to the many caves like Karla Caves, Bhaja Caves and Bedsa that are close to Lonavla.  Another place of interest is the Tungi Fort.




Khandala, Maharashtra
Distance: 103 km

Khandala is known to house a number of tourist attractions that largely contribute to tourism at the hill station. These sites attract many tourists from the different parts of the world. Some of the important tourist destinations in Khandala that deserve special mention in this context are Ryewood, Duke's Nose, Sakur Plateau, Shivaji Park, Tiger's Leap, Kune Falls, Monkey Hill, Rajmachi Park and Amruntanjan point.





Alibaug, Maharashtra
Distance: 117 km

Alibaug, is a coastal town Raigad District in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is also the headquarters of the Raigad district.  Aligaug is the main tourist attractions in and around  Mumbai. Alibag beach, Siddheshwar Mandir, Alibag Fort(formerly Kolaba), Khanderi, Varsoli Beach, Mandawa, Kashid Beach, Korlai Beach are famous Tourist Attraction here.




Palghar, Maharashtra
Distance: 121 km

People from Mumbai & suburbs arrive on Sunday to enjoy the beach. There is also a small waterfall called as "Vaghoba" after the name of the God of Forests. This waterfall usually flows after the Monsoon & one can see groups of people enjoying it on Sundays. Situated on the Manor Road it is accessible only by Road The Shirgaon Fort is also accessible from Palghar. It is in fairly good condition and is next to a beach.




Kashid Beach, Maharashtra
Distance: 128 km

Kashid is one of the best beaches in the Konkan region. This is the place to be if you want to spend a relaxing evening for New Years. The Phansad Bird Sanctuary is also close by that provides you with a visual trat to many birds and animals. Beware of the mischievous monkeys.





Igatpuri, Maharashtra
Distance: 142 km

Igatpuri is a famous Hill Station in Maharashtara. The place is one of the best places to visit in Maharastra in monsoon. It is a hill station on busy Mumbai-Agra NH-3 only 45 km from Nasik and 130 km from Mumbai.



Jawhar, Maharashtra
Distance: 146 km

Jawhar is a beautiful tiny hillstation in Thane District .Overall the destination is awesome. wonderful nature.. must vistin place for nature lover. many places to explore, specially dabosa waterfall, and a DAM nearby that area.. Good location. Silent, peaceful place. No movement after dark. A few good hotels. Ideal place for rest and relaxing Good place to hang out in weekends.



Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
Distance: 242 km

Mahabaleshwar is a popular holiday resort and honeymoon spot, and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, one of the few evergreen forests of India, it served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj. The Venna lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar. The lake is surrounded by trees on all sides. In Mahabaleshwar you can get hotels for all budgets from budget hotels to 3 Stars hotels. You can get hotel from where you can enjoy the Lake's View or in midist of the mahabaleshwar's famous market.