Mumbai is undoubtedly the most glamorized city in India and the largest hub of modern entertainment and rejuvenation centres. It is a perfect place to try all sorts of things and gain new experiences. A plethora of tourist attractions and other allures fill the city, which upright put the city at a top spot in India tourism. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations and sees a continuous flow of backpackers from far and wide. However, Mumbai is often jam-packed and filled with the hustle-bustle. It might not be the most perfect destination for the nature lovers and travelers who like to tranquility, but it is certainly an ideal destination for those in love with culture, Indian history, monuments, as well as modern attractions. For those who love tranquility and are fond of natural beauty, there are in fact, certain good escapades situated at a distance of a day’s excursion from Mumbai. Following are some popular escapades that they can visit:
Lonavala – It is a perfect weekend destination from the city and beautiful hamlet situated in the verdant regions of Western Ghats. It is in close proximity to Khandala and tourists visiting the places like to plan their tour in such way that they get to explore and relish tourist attractions of both the hill stations. The enchanting fresh air, unpolluted greenery, multiple lookout points, different adventure sports and activities, and genuine hospitality offered by the top Lonavala hotels lure you to the place. While you are in the place, do not miss the chance to visit the old houses that are the best places to understand and experience the culture of the town.
Matheran – What makes this place popular amongst tourists is that it is a complete motor-vehicle free hill station. It is timeless place has hardly changed from what it used to be in British Era to what it is today. The only changes that are noticeable are the developments that are made to further benefit tourism in the region. There are about 28 lookout points, 2 lakes, 4 religious places, 2 parks, and many other attractions. Trek to the lookout points or ride a horse to access them. While you are at the summit, sip-in the hot tea and enjoy the stunning views of the regions.
Alibaug – Home to beautiful yet less crowded beaches, an old fort, and multiple religious sites, Alibaug is yet another highly thronged weekend getaway in Maharashtra. You will come across a number of couples and honeymooners who form a significant percentage of the total number of tourists visiting the place. The popular places of interest that you should not miss include: Kolaba Fort, Thal beach, Kashid beach, Birla temple, Kanakeshwar temple, and Alibaug beach.
The additional good getaways from Mumbai are: Malshej Ghat, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Kashid Beach, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Ganpatipule, etc. Accessing Mumbai is quite easy. It is one of the most developed cities in India and houses an international as well as a domestic airport and multiple railway stations and bus junctions. Bangalore is a popular gateway to access the city with frequent Bangalore to Mumbai flights to serve the Mumbai airport.