5 Budget Weekend Getaways from Mumbai

Athaang has so many things to offer along with a pristine beach view and luxurious feel. The beachside resort at Dapoli will make you feel fancy and won’t cost you much at the same time, Sounds interesting right? If you are planning a weekend getaway, you can visit this gorgeous property that will give you a touch of nature and help you to sleep to the sound of beach waves. One can also enjoy water sports activities like Jetski, Banana ride, Bumper ride, Speedboat, etc.while staying in that resort. A direct view of 'Kavada rock' in the deep sea can be seen from there and you can also enjoy homemade meals that are specially made for the tourists.

The quiet and misty hill station near Mumbai is surely a treat for the eyes, once you enter the place. The hill station is surrounded by greenery and hills. This place served as the summer capital under the British government for the Bombay province, and now it has become one of the most visited places near Mumbai. People who love to live in the midst of nature, have made their own houses over there. For a budget getaway near Mumbai., visiting Mahabaleshwar with your close ones will be the best idea as the distance from Mumbai to this place is 263 km. If you want to indulge in some activities, you can easily enjoy horse riding, trekking, fishing, mountain biking, and lots of other things.

Alibaug is one of the most famous places for Mumbaikars because of its beach, fancy farmhouses, and the touch of ancient history. Other attractive features include the historic Kolaba Fort where people can go for sightseeing and Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple with its 54-feet statue of Lord Shiva. The locals from that place rent out their cottages to tourists and travelers that have made Alibaug quite budget-friendly and easily accessible. People who like to stay away from the crowd, especially on their weekends, can visit Varsoli Beach in Alibaug, as it is kind of a low-key place. Be it spending quality time with close ones or enjoy the bliss of solitude, this beach is the most beautiful part of Alibaug. There is plenty of other places to visit if you plan your budget getaway near Mumbai to Alibaug such as Hirakot Fort, Hirakot Lake, Kihim Beach, etc.

Lavasa is one of the most unusual places near Mumbai that can also be tried out for a weekend getaway. The place is surrounded by a breathtaking landscape with green hills and lakes and designed like a beautiful Italian town called Portofino. The colorful buildings right in front of the lake make a picturesque view that you should not be missing out on. Mumbai is a city of traffic and pollution, getting away for a budget getaway near Mumbai to a place like this will not only let you enjoy the amazing weather but also get the smell of pollution-free air. Lakeside Promenade, Bamboosa, Temghar Dam are the places you can visit if you go to Lavasa which is 191 km away from Mumbai. The city looks nothing but a town of a foreign country due to its pleasant and clean surroundings, posh hotels and resorts, theme parks and other things. A variety of national and international restaurants are available in Lavasa that food lovers will thoroughly enjoy. The beautiful interiors and exteriors are the main attraction point for the tourists and the kind of food they serve is beyond perfect. Another attraction of Lavasa has to be the Tikona fort that is also known as Vitandgad fort. A great historical significance from the time of Marathas is associated with this fort. Satvahan caves and famous Trimbakeshwar Mahadev Temple also make Lavasa one of the most praiseworthy places in Maharashtra.

60 km away from the busiest city Mumbai, Karjat is surrounded by mountains, forts, rock-cut churches, and the famous ND Studios film set. If all these reasons are not captivating enough to plan your budget getaway near Mumbai to Karjat, you should definitely reconsider whatever other plans you’ve made. The sleepy town of Karjat is tucked away in the Western Ghats and with its scenic view and adventurous feel, it has become an immensely popular holiday destination among people. The adventurous people love to enjoy trekking near Karjat that becomes difficult at times. People can also enjoy other adventure sports like river rafting in the Ulhas river, parasailing, hiking, etc over there. ND Studios is designed in such a way that has stunning sets such as a Red Fort replica, a quaint village in Europe, and more. A lot of scenes from Bollywood movies like Slumdog Millionaire and the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Devdas were also shot here. In fact, Hollywood production houses like Walt Disney and Fox Studios have worked in this place. Apart from these, a lot of other features like waterfalls near the village Bhivpuri, Kondana caves, and many more aspects have made Karjat the best budget getaways near Mumbai.

All these places can be considered as perfect options if you are planning your short weekend trips, the places we have listed out are in close proximity to Mumbai. So taking some time out for these trips will not be that difficult especially for the weekends. There are so many places to travel in this lifetime, and if you too have a travel bug who wants to explore new places then try these ones where you can get the relaxation as well as the adventure of a lifetime.

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