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Alibag

Situated along the west coast of India, 35 km from Mumbai, Alibag is a very charming town and a municipal council that falls under the Konkan region of Maharashtra and is counted amongst the well-liked weekend getaways from Mumbai. The town forms a part of the Raigad district of Maharashtra and also serves as its headquarters.

Bassein Beach

Located somewhere around 50 to 60 km away from the Mumbai city of Maharashtra in Bassein, Bassein Beach is splendid beach which infect become one of the major attractions of the town today. The striking blend of natural beauty with historical and religious importance that Bassein town offers could never ever get complete without the marvelous beach, which has been attracting tourists from far and wide.

Elephanta Caves

Situated 10 km away from Gateway of India, Mumbai, Elephanta Caves is the major tourist attractions located near the 'Commercial Capital of India', which is basically comprise of rock cut temples. The name of the caves has been kept after Elephanta Island on which they are positioned. The island in turn was named so by the Portuguese, after the huge elephant statue that stands grandly near its landing area of the island.

Kanheri Caves

Located inside the wooded area of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Kanheri Caves is approximately 10 km away from Borivali, Mumbai, which is one of the most admired excursions from Mumbai. It lies down on the western outskirts of the city, to the north of Borivali. The Sanskrit word 'Krishnagiri', which means 'black in color' is the source of its name, 'Kanheri'. The reason for this name is that Kanheri Caves were carved out of a huge piece of basaltic rock.

Khandala

Located at a distance of approximately 101 km from the Mumbai city of India, Khandala hill station of Maharashtra is destination which will make you fall in love with it at the very first sight. The hill station is visited by most of the tourists who visit the Dream City. Infect, many locals who stay in Mumbai also visit this hill resort on weekends, to forget the mundane life and let their body as well as their mind relax and revitalize.

Lonavala

Nestled in the Sahayadri ranges of Maharashtra, Lonavala hill resort is situated 96 km away from Mumbai. It is hovering at a height of about 625 m and is positioned at a distance of 62 km from Pune. The destination is very popular, not only amongst sightseers, but also amongst adventure seekers.

Mahabaleshwar

Nestled amidst the Sahyadri Hills, Mahabaleshwar is a hill resort in Maharashtra that comes under Satara district. Nestled at an altitude of about 1372 m, the hill resort will give an idea about the beauty of the place from the moment you start driving uphill towards it. Situated at a distance of about 247 km from Mumbai and 120 km from Pune, it is easily accessible for tourists.

Malshej Ghat

Nestled amidst the Sahyadri Hills of India, Malshej Ghat is one of the most admired weekend getaways, situated amongst the budding hill stations of Maharashtra. Since it falls on the outer edge of the Pune city, it is exactly located at the borders of Pune, Thane and Ahmednagar. It is widely visited by the locals of the city as well as the tourists who come here for spending their holidays.

Panchgani

Located at a distance of approximately 18 km from Mahabaleshwar and 258 km from Mumbai, Panchgani is a striking hill station of India which falls under the Satara district of Maharashtra and is easily accessible from the Mumbai city. It is one of the most favorite weekend destinations for the citizens living in Mumbai and Pune. Infect, travel and tourism is one of the main industries on which the source of revenue of the residents of Panchagani is based.