Weekend Getaways
Weekend getaways from Mumbai: hills, beaches and strawberries
Lonavala and Matheran for monsoon greens, Alibaug for the coast, Mahabaleshwar for the views.
The Western Ghats and the Konkan coast are right there.
Hill country
Lonavala and Khandala for an easy monsoon escape, all waterfalls and chikki. Matheran, a car-free hill station you reach by toy train, for proper quiet.
The big one
Mahabaleshwar for strawberries, viewpoints and cool air, a classic Maharashtra weekend.
The coast
Alibaug for laid-back beaches, forts and a quick ferry from the Gateway. Great for a no-plans weekend.