10 Places To Visit From Mumbai This Winters!

10 Places To Visit From Mumbai This Winter!

Living in Mumbai? Planning for a trip? Yes! You are on the right path with the chilly weather coming up and the holiday season. Winter - This season has the magic effect, everywhere you’ll see love, kindness and mesmerizing nature. Nothing can be better for a traveller to travel in winters with their loved ones, family, kids.

Are you confused about where to go this winter from Mumbai? I thought as much, here’s our list of 10 places to visit from Mumbai this winter-

1. Goa: Sun, Sand and Spices!

Beach, Fun, Party, this is what Goa is all about! Spice farms, art galleries and the perfect place to watch the waves with a cocktail along with your beau. Winter’s the time when Goa is teeming with visitors. Renowned as one of the finest beach destinations in India. Goa is at her vibrant best in winters because of Christmas celebrations and Sunburn in Goa, which is one of Asia’s largest electronic music festivas! Culture of Goan Catholics is a blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures.

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Things to do in Goa: Beaches, waterfalls, wildlife and adventure sports are some of the top things to do in Goa along with visit to World Heritage churches and cathedrals and evening river cruises.

Distance: 592 km from Mumbai

2. Ajanta and Ellora: Glorious and picturesque spot near Mumbai!

The finest surviving example of Indian art. The 30 rock-cut buddhist monuments have mesmerised people since 2nd century BCE. Ellora is a 1200 years old ancient Hindu temple which is carved from a single rock entirely. A perfect spot to rekindle the artist in your soul, pleasant wintry climate is the best for it. Get your camera ready for this fascinating place. Click! Click! Click!

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Things to Do in Ajanta and Ellora: Top sightseeing and attractions include Ajanta and Ellora caves, the Buddhist caves and Jain caves in Ellora, Kailasanatha and other temples. The one of the best picturesque spot for the families.

Distance: 427 km from Mumbai.

3. Mahabaleshwar: Literally, God of Powers!

Want to lay back in the lazy evening under the clear sky at the top of the hill? Then most popular hill resort in Maharashtra, Exotic and cheerful hill station ‘Mahabaleshwar’ should be your first choice. Extremely mesmerising scenic beauty. From a family vacation to a honeymoon travel, Mahabaleshwar should be on your top list if you want to wander yourself in nature’s arm!

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Things to Do in Mahabaleshwar: Mahabaleshwar is a hill station offering activities, valley facing stay, strawberry farms, view points and adventure activities (Paragliding, watersports, horseriding, gokarting etc).

Distance: 261 km from Mumbai

4. Matheran: Hills and Waterfalls!

Want to feel like you’re on top of the world in the chilly days with your beloved ones with the clouds playing around you then ‘Matheran’ is the best destination for such pleasure that offers stunning views of the Sahayadri ranges, a bird's eye view of the lights of Mumbai and chilly nights. It’s breezy and fascinating in Winters.

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Things to Do in Matheran: Toy Train, Charlotte Lake, Panorama Point, Louisa Point, Hart Point, Paymaster Park and Panthers Caves are the famous attractions, Matheran is best explored on foot or on mountain bikes, If you’re an adventurous person , try this out here- hiking, trekking, climbing.

Distance: 54 km from Mumbai

5. Ooty: An alluring paradise!

A sip of hot tea, made of tea leaves growing in front of you, on a chilly wintery morning, and the pleasant weather and natural scenic beauty, in the queen of hill stations at half the usual price. Ooty, a hill station in Tamil Nadu is the dreamland of film makers. Make this dreamland more delightful by your presence and don’t forget to recreate your romance in the Gardens of Ooty as Salman Khan did in 1980’s blockbuster hit ‘Maine Pyar Kia’.

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Things to Do in Ooty: You can indulge in boating, angling, visiting to gardens, Trekking and hiking are the best way to explore the stunning landscape of Ooty. If you’re fascinated by flora and fauna then visit to a Botanical garden along with Rose garden is a must.

Distance: 1,175 km from Mumbai

6. Panchgani: Origin of Jam, Jam, Jammy!

Ever wondered how would things look down if we could fly, then think no more. With its spots over looking, breathtaking landscapes, Panchgani has become a spot not only for feeling like a bird but also its immense beauty and serenity has made it a top spot for tourists. You can even make your mornings extra sweet with mala’s JAM of panchgani, the originators of JAM in India.

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Things to Do in Panchgani:. Tableland, Parsi point, Sydney point are the thrilling tourist attractions, Mapro gardens which is famous for its strawberry produce is a must visit. Enjoy a thrilling time by Paragliding in Panchgani!

Distance: 201 km from Mumbai

7. Mysore: Home to the centuries-filled with spices, silk and sandalwood!

If you want to melt into a city blended with traditions and culture from the time of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan, Mysore will take you to the magnificent journey of power, beauty, art and devotion with its innumerable heritage sites and mesmerising beauty. This karnatakan city will hook you to itself so that you never leave, and this city will give you the Royal feel.

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Things to Do in Mysore: Chamundi Hill, Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Chamundeswari temple, Mysore zoo are must visit. Nightlife and shopping in Mysore are the top things to do here!

Distance: 1,051 km from Mumbai

8. Lavasa-Pune: Serene Mountains and Valleys!

What’s better than enjoying exotic Italy without actually going there? Want to enjoy the natural wildlife and waterfalls this winters? Then wait for what, pack your bags and travel to Lavasa and Pune. Lavasa and Pune is a modern maravell structured on Italy right at our backyard.

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Things to Do in Lavasa-Pune:. It’s an ideal place for mountain climbing, hiking and trekking. Popular attractions here include Lakeshore which provides opportunity of adventure activities like boating against the water currents, cruises and jet skiing.

Distance: 187 km from Mumbai

9. Alibag: The favourite getaway near Mumbai!

Tired of the daily routine? And need a break for relaxing in the beautiful beaches and enjoy the sea, then Alibag is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. It’s the mini tropical island with calm beaches, making this place clean and unpolluted.

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Things to Do in Alibag: Walk into the sea and stand in middle of Akshi beach. Visit the sea fort of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj which withstood numerous battles. Enjoy the beauty of a crystal clear, cleanest beaches of India at Alibag for both physical and spiritual recharging during pleasant winters.

Distance: 91.9 km from Mumbai

10. Silvassa: Home of Warli culture and Water Sports!

Silvassa is the spooky treat for the backpackers and trekkers and wild life adventure seekers. Silvassa is famous for its scenic beauty and large number of gardens. Best time to visit here is winters!

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Things to Do in Silvassa:.Famous attractions in the city are the deer sanctuary and lion safari, Roman Catholic Churches. You can also set up camps on the sites of the Madhuban Dam.

Distance: 167 km from Mumbai

Wednesday, 31 August 2016