Superb Weekend Getaways In Mumbai

Though Mumbai is one such place which never turns mundane for visitors and its residents, the busy lifestyle of the city, many a times leads to the generation of a desire to escape into a place that offers a different perspective on life. Completely different from the environment of the main city, the splendid beauties of these adjoining places of Mumbai offer something special to tourists and allow them to experience something unique and breathtaking. Listed below are four such popular weekend getaways in Mumbai that you will be able to explore within just a weekend from Mumbai.

Goa

Most popular for its tranquil yet busy beaches, colorful carnival and a fun-loving and outgoing spirit, Goa is nominated as one of the most happening tourist spots. People from all over the world rush to the place, just to witness the uniqueness in the cool and casual atmosphere that thrives in an ever-so conservative country like India. While Goa may be a superb hot spot for holiday for many Indians and westerners alike, this happening place is just a weekend away from Mumbai. Hence; if you reside in Mumbai or is currently visiting the place and watching out to hit some happening spot for just a weekend adventure, you can definitely opt for Goa. While there are public transport options available to reach Goa from Mumbai, a long drive for 10-12 hours through the splendid roads will also get you to the place.

Karnala

If you are seeking to indulge in the beauty and mystery of some splendid historical monuments and events that define the culture and historical background of Mumbai and Maharashtra, you should inevitably visit Karnala, which is just 12 km away from Panvel. The place boasts of the lush flora and fauna, with the forts consumed by the algae – creating a soothing and mysterious eye treat and the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, which is located near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

Khandala Lonavla

Another prominent weekend getaways in Mumbai like Goa, the dual places Khandala and Lonavla can be explored in a single tour and that too without going-in for too much hassle and the best attribute about visiting this place is that it is just a 93 km drive via the Mumbai-Pune expressway. The reason which majorly caters towards the huge popularity of the place and why people prefer visiting the duo areas over the other possible spots for their weekend tour is that these two regions open up huge possibilities for trekkers and also because these two spots have many adjoining places worth visiting. Boasting of picturesque landscape, adventure and thrill laden sport activities and certain unique features like chikki, the dual areas make for a versatile spots to visit in a weekend.

Panchgani

Panchgani is a hill station around Mumbai, which is characterized by five adjoining hills and thus the name “Panchgani”, in which the word “Panch” literally means “five”. The place is rich in natural reserves and the beautiful entwining sperpent-like pathway of the River Krishna adds on to the beauty and the charm of the place. Panchgani is one of those popular weekend getaways in Mumbai that is not characterized by only one feature. Rather, the place has many other spots to offer for travel enthusiasts and thus allows people to indulge in the beauty and differentiated charisma of many places in their short trip. Some mention worthy places to visit around Panchgani are Wal, Sherbaug, Rajpuri.