PLACES TO VISIT NEAR MUMBAI
Mumbai, being one of the largest megacities of India is home to millions of people. With the population growing every year, most of the people are migrants in here due to their jobs or studies. The city life of Mumbai with it hustle. And bustle is no doubt a hub of opportunities, but also quick to exhaust people. The cities, not only Mumbai often traps the people in its daily routine. And thus people sometimes need a breath of fresh air. If you too are struggling to keep up with the pace of Mumbai and need an escape. Here are some beautiful off beat places near Mumbai for you:
PAWNA LAKE
Pawna lake is actually an artificial reservoir, now called a lake, situated approximately 105 kms from Mumbai. It is also quite near to Pune and is a famous spot for camping, hiking etc. The best time to visit the place is either winters or monsoons. Becoming widely popular nowadays, this place offers a nice environment within a budget. Here you can also go for trekking in the hills nearby, go for boating in the setting sun, explore the forts and do much more.
LONAVLA
You surely are very familiar with this name, especially if you reside anywhere in Maharashtra. This is one of the popular and go-to place for all the Mumbaikers. Being only 88kms from Mumbai and 65 kms from Pune. Lonavla is endowed with lots of waterfalls and lakes. This is the place for all the people who love hiking and trekking. Along with camping in the woods. Situated at an elevation of 622 meters in the Ranges of Shayadri , the place offers quintessential views. The best time to visit the place is undoubtedly monsoons, but if you want to avoid the crowd, opt for the winter season.
ALIBAUG
This coastal town in Maharashtra is a paradise for the nature lovers. The place is made for all the beach persons with very famous beaches like Alibagh beach and the Varsoli beach. Not only the beach people get to enjoy here, the sports and adventure lovers also get their share of thrills here. The beaches are well equipped with tones of water sport activities. And Parasailing, Banana boat ride, Sea Kayaking, Dolphin sightseeing trip etc. Next, for a change, go and relieve the past heritage and histories in the very famous Kolaba Fort. That has intrinsic carvings of elephants and tigers. The island fort of Janjira and a bunch of Hindu Temples with brilliant architecture.
KAMSHET
Situated 103 kms from the main city, take a taxi or bus and get ready to travel to a natural paradise that seems out of this world. This place is the perfect escape for the people wanting peace for a few days. This place also provides opportunities to the adventure enthusiasts to enjoy the adrenaline rush. Through sports like paragliding, swimming etc. There are also a bunch of places nearby like the mysterious Bhairi caves. The hilltop of Bhandar Dongar with beautiful vegetation, Kondeshwar Temple etc.
MALSHEI GHAT
This is a mountain pass located on the Kalyan-Ahmednagar Road in the Western Ghats range. The site is home to a wide range of flora and fauna and nature seems to be at its utmost beautiful form here. Widely found species here are the Avian species like crakes, quails, flamingos, cuckoos etc. The most famous thing here to do is evidently birdwatching. And often frequented by nature and wildlife photographers in June and July, when the birds migrate here. Scroll through the paths, go hiking in the nearby hills. Explore the waterfalls and forests and get ready to replenish your mind.
DAMAN
Daman, the capital of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar haveli, is a beautiful city with a blend of many cultures due to its history of changing rulers. The place is thriving in beauty with a number of Forts, beaches, churches and beautiful gardens. You simply cannot finish exploring Daman completely within just a few days. So, some of the places that you must not miss in Daman are Jampore beach offering a treasonous view, Mirasol Garden with fun rides for kids, Bom Jesus Church, Somnath Mahadev Temple.
lucky enough to be surrounded by the most wonderful places. That has hills, beaches, forts, temples and what not. All these places being quite budget friendly, gives you minimal to worry about. Worry less pack your stuff and set off for the journey.
