Looking for a weekend getaway near Mumbai? ‘Aamchi Mumbai’ has some awesome weekend getaways for all you stressed out Mumbaikars. The best feature about this metropolitan is that though the life here may be stressful but it also has some excellent weekend holiday destinations around it.
To escape from that, we have a list of places awesome places to visit near Mumbai in monsoon. They are just outside of Mumbai, which makes them perfect weekend getaways.
Pune, which is also known as the twin city of Mumbai is a perfect gateway from the maddening rush of Mumbai. Pune not only have loads of places to relax but also have many monsoon destination just a drive away.
1. KORIGAD
Korigad (also called Koraigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort located about 20 km (12 mi) south of Lonavla in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 923 m above sea level. The planned township of Aamby Valley is built over the fort’s southern and eastern foothills. The closest village is Peth Shahpur, about 1 km (0.62 mi) north of the fort.
It is one of the best treks for beginners. It offers some breathtaking views of the exotic Amby Valley, especially during monsoon.
Distance:
- 89 km from Pune
- 105 km from Mumbai
2. KALSUBAI PEAK
Kalsubai is a mountain (1646 meters) of the Sahyadris range located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Its summit situated at an elevation of 5400 feet is the highest point in Maharashtra which earns it the much glorified title of the ‘Everest of Maharashtra’.
Note:A must place to visit for trek lovers.
Distance:
- 152 km from Mumbai
3. CHINCHOTI WATERFALL
The Chinchoti waterfalls located to the east of Vasai is an ideal place for one day picnic and adventure. The Chinchoti falls can be reached through Kaman Village on the Mumbai – Ahmedabad National Highway.
Distance:
- 50-60 km from Mumbai
4. HARISHCHANDRA GAD
Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India.
Harishchandragad is also known as trekker’s paradise as rappelling, rock climbing & valley crossing can be done simultaneously in one trek itself. It is also famous as the best fort in Maharashtra for camping. There are nearly 9 caves in total inculding 2 big caves on Harishchandragad which can accomodate around 100-150 campers.
Distance:
- 161 km from Pune
5. KOTHALIGAD FORT
Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) is a small Fort (3100 ft) is situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.
It is an ideal one day trek in monsoon. This fort stands in the company of various other forts like Rajmachi, Dhak, Siddhagad and Bhimashankar.
Distance:
- 89 km from Mumbai
6. LOHGAD
Lohagad fort – means “Iron fort” in Marathi and is situated in Lonavala region It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris.
Its perfect for one day trek.
Distance:
- 75 km from Pune
- 90 km from Mumbai
7. RAJGAD FORT
Rajgad is surely one of the most alluring treks and absolute paragon of high class architecture of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Rajgad has spell bounded many trekkers with its mammoth size, sky touching height and wide spread. Rajgad fort commands the Bhuleshwar range.
Distance:
- 51 km from Pune
8. RAJMACHI FORT
Rajmachi offer a panoromic view of the surrounding region and the konkan plains. Rajmachi is renowned for trekking; one can trek from the Tungarli Lake to Rajmachi through the rocky trek routes. The ancient Kondhavi caves is an interesting part of the Rajmachi trek.
Distance:
- 80 km from Pune
9. VIHI WATERFALL
Vihi or Vihigaon Waterfall Near Vihigaon, Kasara. It is also known as Ashoka waterfall. Vihigaon waterfall just 12 km from kasara. Vihigaon waterfall are located in deep forest.The waterfall is amazing . The place is an ideal spot for rappelling. A place must visit for waterfall and nature lovers.
Distance:
- 115 km from Mumbai
10. MALSHEJ GHAT
Malshej Ghat is garlanded with natural splendor and magnificence during the monsoons and is a popular monsoon destination. A rare attraction of this place is the Flamingos that can be seen in nearby areas of the seasonal lakes that comes up during monsoons.
Distance:
- 125 km from Mumbai
11. KARNALA
Take some time out to experience the refreshing and invigorating monsoon destination near Mumbai and Pune. The city of Karnala is characterized by the sweet melody of bird chirping. Relish the views of natural habitat of enrich flora and fauna. Karnala is amongst the best places to visit during monsoon in Maharashtra.
Distance:
- 124 km from Pune
- 87 km from Mumbai
Enjoy monsoon and trekking!!
11 Breathtaking monsoon getaways from Mumbai - Pune
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