Plan a quick holiday over the Republic Day weekend outside Mumbai.
Approximately 83 km from Mumbai, Lonavala is a popular hill station known for depositing you in the lovely lap of nature, amidst waterfalls, lakes and caves. Plan trekking and nature walks.
Places to explore nearby: Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves, Rajmachi Fort, Tiger’s Leap and Lion’s Point.
Mahabaleshwar is known for its strawberry farms and old-fashioned hill station vibe. Visitors can enjoy fresh strawberries made into umpteen exotic dishes and great Guju thalis. It is located approximately 230 km from Mumbai.
Places to explore nearby: Arthur’s Seat, Venna Lake, Mapro Gardens, Wilson Point
Sail to Alibag on the big red Ro-Ro, which is half the holiday fun. It's just a one-hour journey by boat and by road Alibag is situated about 95 km from Mumbai. A beach town, it has a few good strips of sand. Dine on excellent Konkani food.
Places to explore nearby: Murad-Janjira, Kolaba Fort, Varsoli Beach
Approximately 80 km from Mumbai, Matheran is Asia's only automobile-free hill station. Imagine not having to hear the hoot of a car horn! Vehicles are prohibited and you have to move about on foot, rickshaw or horse. A peaceful place of colonial architecture & dense forests.
Places to explore nearby: Panorama Point, Charlotte Lake
Panchgani, 244 km from Mumbai, is known for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty. Many famous folks went to school here, like Freddie Mercury
Places to explore nearby: Table Land, which is one of Asia's largest mountain plateaus, Parsi Point, Sydney Point.