After getting tired from a long week of work, people often look for short getaways away from city. Weekends are probably only time when people get to spend quality time with family or friends. Here are five getaways from for a long weekend near Mumbai. Re below for list.

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Five getaways near Mumbai

Karjat

Karjat is located on basin of Ulhas River. Ancient cave temples, forts, mountains, and natural landscape make this Konkani town a famous weekend getaway from Mumbai. It is quite famous for trekking and or venturous activities. paths range from low to high difficulty, which makes it among best places for a weekend near Mumbai.

• Distance from Mumbai: 62 KM
• Best Time to visit: July and September
• Places to Visit: Bhor Ghat, Kondana Caves, Peth Fort, and Ulhas Valley, etc.
• Activities: Boating, Picnics, Rappelling, Rock Climbing, White water Rafting, etc.

Lonavala-Khandala

two hill stations hold a special place for people of Mumbai. People often visit Lonavala and Khandala for a ro trip, hill view or a one-day trip as it is close to Mumbai. se places satisfy all moods of Mumbaikars. It is one of most visited place in locality.  

• Distance from Mumbai: 93 KM
• Best Time to visit: October-May
• Places to Visit: Bushy Dam, Pavna Lake, Tiger’s Leap, Lonavala Lake, etc.
• Activities:  Camping, Picnic, Shopping, Trekking, etc.

Maran

It is located on top of Western Ghats at an approximate 2,516 feet height above sea level. Maran is one of oldest hill stations and beautiful spots near Mumbai. grasslands, chill and calm environment and pure ambiance make Maran a good weekend getaway. A ride on Neral-Maran train from mountains is a must experience.

• Distance from Mumbai: 83 KM
• Best Time to visit: October and May
• Places to Visit: Charlotte Lake, Echo Point, Parama Point, One Tree Hill, etc.
• Activities: Horse Riding, Sightseeing, Valley Crossing, etc.

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Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a quiet and cloudy hill station that has one of few evergreen forests left in county. It was once kwn as summer capital under British government for Bombay province. w it is a fun and venturous weekend trip for Mumbaikars. It is one of most scenic places to visit.

• Distance from Mumbai: 263 KM
• Best Time to visit: January-December
• Places to Visit: Mapro Garden, Pratapgarh, Venna Lake, etc.
• Activities: Horse Riding, Trekking, Mountain Biking, Water Sports, etc.

Silvassa

Silvassa is capital of Dra and Nagar Haveli. An interesting fact about this place is that it was called Vila de Paco d’Arcos during Portuguese rule after a town near Lisbon with same name. This place gives an auntic Portuguese experience right from architecture to culture. town also has a major population of Roman Catholics who speak Portuguese. ambiances of town provide a good experience.

• Distance from Mumbai: 167 KM
• Best Time to visit: vember-March
• Places to Visit: Balaji Temple, Ban Ganga Lake, Dra Park, Dudhani, etc.
• Activities: Boating, Fishing, Motor Biking, Water Sports, etc

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