The Best Weekend Getaway Itineraries from Mumbai

What better place to start this list than the favourite weekend getaway of every Mumbaikar, Lonavala! Located at a distance of approx. 100 kms and easily accessible via the Mumbai-Pune Express Highway, you can simply drive to Lonavala in just a couple of hours from Mumbai.

After watching the routine urbanscape and little greenery from the window of your home for months, Lonavala is the best place for you to break the monotony and treat your eyes to some breath-taking views and lush green landscapes. Moreover, as it’s the monsoon season now, this is definitely the best time of the year to visit Lonavala and enjoy its natural beauty.

So, if Lonavala is the destination for your weekend getaway from Mumbai, here are the best options for you to stay in Lonavala.

•HILTON SHILLIM ESTATE RETREAT AND SPA – Beautifully built in an extremely magnificent location amidst the lush green mountains and breath-taking valleys, Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa with a variety of luxury accommodations and all the required relaxing amenities is undoubtedly the best place to treat your body, mind and soul.

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•RHYTHM LONAVALA, AN ALL - SUITE RESORT – This all-suite luxury resort amidst beautiful Sahyadri Mountains is exclusively designed in a traditional low-rise Asian-Colonial style. It offers you 84 luxurious suits equipped with all the necessary amenities which you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The resort also offers you a wide of services and activity areas like Spa, Gym, Library and more… for your relaxation, fitness and entertainment. However, in order to maintain social distancing and ensure your additional safety, it’s always the best to skip the common fitness and entertainment facilities in the hotel.

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Best Season To Visit Lonavala – Monsoon i.e. June – September and Winter i.e. November - February

Time Taken To Travel – Approx. 3 Hours From Mumbai

Things To Do In Lonavala – Karla Caves, Adventure Sports At Della Adventure, Camping At Pawna Lake, Enjoy At Wen N Joy Water Park, Paragliding At Kamshet,

If it’s a beach that you seek to end your travelling draught with, then Alibaug is the best place for you. Located approx. 92 Kms from Mumbai, Alibaug is extremely popular between the beach lovers and what makes it one of the best weekend getaways from Mumbai are its vast and beautiful beaches along with amazing resorts.

While exploring the various beaches, taking a dip in the sea or visiting the Kolaba Fort, Murud-Janjira Fort, Kanakeshwar Temple or other tourist attractions may not be possible due travel restrictions during the lockdown and safety reasons, but you can always check-in to a beautiful resort and enjoy the resort amenities while maintaining the social distancing.

Here are a couple of resorts that offer you a safe stay along with scenic views and relaxing vibes.

•Outpost Alibaug Resort –

From lush-green surroundings and extensively sanitised rooms to beautiful pool, Jacuzzi, yoga centre and a private movie theatre, this multi-star boutique resort offers you everything you need to break out of the monotony and indulge in a relaxing and tranquil experience of staying in the lap of nature.

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•Mango Beach House, Kihim Alibaug –

If enjoying your stay in extremely spacious and airy rooms with beautiful sit-out areas, overlooking the scenic surroundings is your way of spending your ‘after lockdown weekend’, then pack your bags, head to the Mango Beach House and get ready to spend a memorable time at the best weekend getaway from Mumbai.

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Best Season To Visit Alibaug – Winter i.e. November - February

Time Taken To Travel – Approx. 2 Hours & 30 Minutes From Mumbai

Things To Do In Alibaug – Beach Camping, Sea Kayaking, Parasailing, Watersports

Lavasa is one of the first planned city or hill station of India that is spread across seven different hills. Its exceptional architecture that inspired from the Italian town of Portofino is definitely worth admiring. From nature lover to adventure lovers, this one-of-a-kind destination has something for everyone. Spread across several kilometres, Lavasa is home to various luxury hotels, elite BnBs and also budget-friendly homestays. Being away from all the hassles of the urban cities, this tranquil paradise is just a perfect place for everyone who wishes to take their post lockdown break while maintaining the required social distancing and taking the necessary precautions.

Thinking of going to Lavasa? Take a look at these fabulous and luxurious private apartments that will be your home away from home.

•Lavasa Luxury Deck Apartment With View –

Apart from the basic furniture and fixtures, this fully equipped 1 BHK luxurious apartment offers you a garden, terrace and a patio having an amazing view of the lake.

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•Lavasa Luxury Lakeview Studio –

This fully-furnished and fully equipped 1 BHK air-conditioned apartment with a lake view balcony is just a perfect place for you to spend a relaxing time amidst breath-taking landscapes and a wonderful view of the lake.

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Best Season To Visit Lavasa – Monsoon i.e June – September & Winter i.e. November - February

Time Taken To Travel – Approx. 4 Hours From Mumbai

Things To Do In Alibaug – Watersports, Bamboo Art, Nature Trail, Lakeside Walk, Birdwatching

Also known as the land of breath-taking valleys, Igatpuri is one of the most popular weekend getaways near Mumbai for both, nature lovers as well as adventure seekers. So, whether you wish to start your post-lockdown travel with a relaxing trip or go for a trek (of course not in a group or if it is not allowed), Igatpuri should be your destination for your weekend getaway from Mumbai.

Being popular between luxury travellers as well as camping enthusiasts, Igatpuri offers you best of both. However, keeping the current situation in mind, it is best to stay in a hotel that offers you completely sanitised rooms and where you can also maintain social distancing that helps you stay protected from COVID-19/ Coronavirus.

Here are the two best properties in Igatpuri that can offer you a safe and comfortable stay for your weekend trip;

•Rainforest Resort and Spa Igatpuri –

Located approx. 135 kms from Mumbai and spread across 40 acres of lush green land, this gigantic resort is the most tranquil and beautiful place that guarantees you a peaceful and relaxing weekend in the lap of nature.

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•Saj By The Lake Malshej Ghat Hotel –

Offering luxurious cottages with windows opening to enchanting views, this grand resort offers you all the amenities that you need to make your weekend exciting, eventful and relaxing. Located around 145 kms from Mumbai, this resort is just the best place for you to spend a memorable weekend by a beautiful lake and amidst mesmerising landscapes.

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Best Season To Visit Igatpuri – Monsoon i.e June – September & Winter i.e. November - February

Time Taken To Travel – Approx. 2 Hours & 30 Minutes From Mumbai

Things To Do In Alibaug – Visit Vaitarna Dam, Explore Tringalwadi Fort, Trek Kalsubai Peak, Camping At Sandhan Valley

Does taking a dip in a pristine river, relaxing on its banks and indulging in adventurous water sports like river crossing, rafting, kayaking and bumpy boat ride sound like your kind of a weekend trip? If yes, pack your bags, head towards Kolad and quench your thirst for travel with an adrenaline-pumping trip.

While Kolad is home to several riverside resorts, but these resorts ensure extensive sanitisation of its rooms and surroundings along with social distancing that adds to your safety.

•Kundalika Rafting Camp A Nature Trails Resort

Located close to the Kundalika river, this resort takes care of all your needs for an adventurous weekend. Right from water sports to other adventure sports like zipline, river crossing, high rope and many more… Along with offering all the adventure sports, this resort also gives you extremely spacious, hygienic and sanitised rooms to stay.

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Best Season To Visit Kolad – Monsoon i.e June – September & Winter i.e. November - February

Time Taken To Travel – Approx. 2 Hours & 45 Minutes From Mumbai

Things To Do In Kolad – White Water River Rafting, Camping, Waterfall Rappelling, Bungee Jumping

From hills to beaches and from relaxation trip to an adventurous trip, these five places are just the best weekend getaways from Mumbai for you to start your wanderlust journey after the lockdown.

Even though the relaxed rules allow you to travel and the hotels offer you an extensively sanitised rooms, it is always better to take precautions and follow the required social distancing and Room Sanitising tips to ensure the safety of yourself as well as your loved ones from COVID-19 / Coronavirus. As a resource, we've provided information about a wide variety of hotel cleanliness initiatives that are being followed by some of the leading chains of hotels.

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