Plans & suggestions for the coming long weekend

Author: Zuper Hotels & Resorts Date: 01 August 2024

Alert! Long weekend approaching! Come August – you could actually take a mid-week holiday and turn it into a long weekend. For instance, August 15th is a Thursday. Office-goers can take a break on Friday, August 16th, and convert it into a comfortable 4-day long staycation. This, along with the magical monsoon weather, is why you should take a drive down to one of the most beautiful resorts in Maharashtra and unwind with more time on your hands.

A range of options are available for Mumbaikars to make their monsoon getaway absolutely enchanting! Drive down scenic paths to Lonavala, Panchgani, and other stunning hill stations to sit amidst lush greenery and experience a whole new facet of nature. It’s almost as if it is this revelry that you live for!

This monsoon, here are some places you must visit during the long monsoon weekend and make sure you choose the best riverside resort near Mumbai to live in!

Panchgani

About 200 km from Mumbai, this all-time favorite spot for Mumbaikars can be reached in less than 5 hours. Set in the Sahyadri hillsides, the longest mountain plateau in Asia lives right here. Rain only augments the beauty of the tiny but stunning hill station.

Lonavala

Those who frequent Lonavala know that low-hanging, pretty clouds welcome them when they enter this popular hill station. They are so close that you can almost scoop some of it in the palm of your hand. For those who want a transformative weekend experience, check out this wonderful hill station as you drive down NH 48.

Igatpuri

Do you want to take a long monsoon drive? Then, pack up and hit the road to Igatpuri. Located about 120 km away from the city, check into an adventure luxury resort near Mumbai when you get here to fully enjoy what the monsoon has in store.

Malshej Ghat

Malshej Ghat is a mountain pass that is extremely popular with hikers. Come monsoon, the flora and fauna seem to get an additional boost of dense greenery. The waterfalls are mesmerizing and flow down beautifully structured dams and cliffsides, giving people the perfect panorama to unwind. Some of the most spell-binding attractions can be found right here.

Matheran

A highly popular weekend getaway, Matheran is nuzzled in the Sahyadris. The first monsoon is a treat to watch here as the waterfalls suddenly rise to restore the area's greenery. Explore the forest when you are in Matheran. Did you know that automobiles are banned in this eco-zone? The calm is almost bewitching.

Khandala

Head to Khandala if you are looking for the ultimate monsoon break. Also situated in the Sahyadri mountain range, the place is a heaven for nature enthusiasts. Photography aficionados can capture their best shots of nature right here. Go rock climbing as you soak up the nature around you, or indulge in adventure activities by scaling Duke’s Nose Peak.

When you book your long weekend holiday with us, you can look for the best lake-view resorts in Palghar or get a unique resort stay near Mumbai. We offer this and more!