Mumbai, the city that runs without time, often breaks itself up in motion to welcome the rejoiceful spell
of the year, which is undeniably the Monsoons.
The whole stretch of the monsoon unveils the stunning nature covers in and around the city, few of
which are itemized in the below column.
1. Igatpuri
Igatpuri, located in the Nashik district, is a pure magnificent place carved out of the majestic
Western Ghats. This place proves to be an ecstasy for bikers/trekkers with its curvaceous pathways.
The famous center for Vipassana meditation called Dammagiri is located here. The other blissful
locations of this place are Arthur Lake, Kalsubai Peak, Bhatsa River Valley, Amruteshwar temple,
Ghatandevi Temple, Camel Valley, Tringalwadi Fort.
2.Bhandardara
Bhandardara is a picturesque village located in the Sahyadri Hills. It is the home for the
Maharashtra’s highest peak, Mt. Kalsubai. This place has good connectivity with the City of hustle,
Mumbai in a pretty good way with absolutely 185 km from it.
The historic quota of this Pravara river edged place is much fulfilled by various forts like, Alang Fort,
Madangad Fort, Kulang gad Fort. Other trekking and drive spots are Ratangad Fort, Sandhan Valley,
Randha Falls.
3. Malshej Ghat
Malshej ghat is an insanely stunning mountain pass located in the Thane and Pune mid-way.
Covered within lush green nature and embedded with pure exotic animal and avian culture, the
place is proving its worth with regard to adventure and discovery.
This place is also known for providing the Europe birds a sheltered dwelling during their
migratory period.
Harishchandragad, Shivneri Fort, Malshej Falls are some of the other tourist attractions.
4. Lonavla & Khandala
The most popular twin hill-stations of India, Lonavla and Khandala have majored themselves in
all aspects of flora and fauna. These hill-stations, as a matter of fact were undeniably the most
voted locations and ruled the vintage Bollywood with their exquisiteness.
With their easy reachability to the major sub-urbans of Maharashtra i.e., to Pune and Mumbai,
these places welcome tourists from all over the world, throughout the year, whose number
almost doubles during the season of rains.
The notable locations of interest around these hill-stations are Rajmachi Point, Lonavla lake,
Duke’s Nose , Karla Caves , Celebrity Wax Museum , Tiger’s Point, Lohagad Fort, Bhushi Dam,
Narayani Dham.
5. Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar, a small town located in the Satara district province of Maharashtra is one of
the oldest places of interest of India with its history which dates back to medieval period.
In later stages, this place also served as the summer capital of the Bombay Province during
British Raj.
This place has given birth to the renowned Krishna river which is the major water source for the
states of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Its evergreen forests and abundant nature
wealth is a treat to watch. Other prominent places in and around Mahabaleshwar are Krishna
Bai temple, 3 Monkey point, Arthur Point, Venna Lake, Wilson Point, Pratapgad, Lingmala
Waterfalls.
6. Alibaug
Alibaug or Alibag is a small town located in the Raigad district of the state of Maharashtra.
This historically famous town, is located south of Mumbai and it is the head-quarters of the
Raigad district.
This place provisions for ferry services right from the city of Mumbai to its demographic heart
through the inland sea.
Alibaug witnessed some of the unforgettable moments of the Indian history with its mighty
naval prowess where a fort was built by Chatrapathi Shivaji in its remembrance.
This place has attracted many prominent celebrities which lead to their weekend homes here.
Prominent places of Alibaug are Alibag beach, Alibag Fort, Siddeshwar temple, Varsoli Beach,
Akshi Beach, Nagaon Beach.
7. Kolad
Kolad is also a small land located in the district of Raigad, Maharashtra. Being on the banks of
the river Kundalika, this place fitted itself with little and attractive water bodies which enable
river rafting and adventure sports in a huge sense during the months of Monsoon.
The place is tiny and trimmed with hillocks and clustered waterfalls and it is quite a place for a
long swim and enjoying the brim of the Monsoon season.
The other notable places around it are Gaimukh, Kolad Dam, Bhira Dam, Tala Fort, Kanal
Avenue, Ghosala Fort, Kuda Caves, Tamhini Falls.
7.Matheran
Asia’s only automobile-free hill-station, Matheran is also India’s smallest hill-station with its
location in the enormous Western Ghats, as well belonging itself to the Raigad District,
Maharashtra.
Being the most reachable place from Mumbai, within just 90km proximity, it is one of the most
popular weekend destination among the Mumbaikars.
Being an eco-sensitive zone, this place has secured itself with many major changes to protect its
environment, as well giving major development goals to the other hill-stations.
With its trek pathways, opulent greenery and calm countryside, this place is the best break-
away from hustles.