Places to visit near Mumbai and Pune in monsoon | Pune, Mumbai Tourism

 1. Khandala

Khandala is a place, best known as hill station, is located about12 kilometres away from Khopoli and around 33 kilometres away from Karjat. As Mumbai-Pune express way passes through Khandala, it would be quiet easy choice to visit here during monsoon period for people. We all know that beauty of nature becomes more attractive during rainy season and to feel this beauty of nature you must visit at this picturesque place. Khandala is situated at the top end of Bhor ghat, making it more attractive.

2. Lonavala

Lonavala is a twin hill station of Khandala, located about 64 kilometres West of Pune and 96 kilometres to the east of Mumbai. Lonavala hill station is steep and high and about 600 metres above sea level. The scenery of this hill station cannot be described in words, so you must not miss the chance to visit this landmark during monsoon days. To feel the greenery and the beauty of nature Lonavala and Khandala are worth choices to visit during monsoon season near Pune and Mumbai.

3. Matheran

Matheran is a very popular and well-known hill station, located about 90 Km of Mumbai and 120 Km from Pune. The dense, evergreen forest of Matheran makes it more popular to visit this site during rainy season. The scenery of Matheran is worth watching during monsoon days due to heavy rainfall and fog. Matheran includes many trekking routes such as sunset point, Garbett point route, Ram bag route, One tree hill, Vikatgad route, etc. Because of these trekking routes, it is best for youngsters to visit Matheran during monsoon days for trekking purpose as well as to enjoy greenery of this beautiful hill station.

4. Lohagad Fort

If you want to spend time and chillout with your family during monsoon then Lohagad is the best option for it. Lohagad is mainly known as a hill fort situated near Lonavala and about 52 Km northwest of Pune. Lohagad is the worth choice for trekking lovers because the top of the fort is always covered with mist and clouds during monsoon. This craggy place is located around 3,390 ft above sea level, one can always find this fort with foggy weather during monsoon days. The nearby attractions of this fort are Bhaja caves, Karla caves, Aamby Valley city, Visapur Fort, etc.

Lohagad Fort

5. Kolad

Kolad is a village in Raigad district and famous for white water rafting. The distance of this greenery land from Pune is about 117 Km by road. Kolad is best known for its cascading waterfalls, foggy weather, picturesque backdrop of Sahyadris. This place is becoming attraction of youngsters because of adventurous activities like river rafting, paragliding, parasailing. River rafting is a thrill in Kolad during monsoon days. The best time to visit Kolad is from June to September because the greenery of this tiny village with full of mist and clouds is like living in peace during monsoon days.

6. Igatpuri

Igatpuri is a hill station located in Western Ghats and surrounded by the highest peaks in Sahyadri. The connection between Igatpuri and Mumbai is Igatpuri Railway station and this station is well known for its scenery and foods like vada pav, Idli, etc. This town is mainly famous for trekking at high peaks and feeling the beauty of nature during monsoon days. The Kalsubai peak, Bhatsa river valley, Girisagar waterfall, Camel valley, etc, making this landmark more attractive. This picturesque landmark is like heaven for trekkers and hikers to visit during monsoon days.

7. Malshej Ghat

The height of Malshej Ghat is about 700 m, located near the borders of Thane and Ahmednagar districts. It is situated about 134 Km of Pune and 154 Km northeast from Mumbai. Flamingo is one of the attractions of Malshej Ghat during monsoon. Malshej Ghat is a hill station and ideal choice for trekkers and photographers who loves to explore nature during monsoon days. There are so many activities one can do at Malshej Ghat like trekking, bird watching, picnic at waterfalls, etc. The nearby attractions of Malshej Ghat are Harishchandra Gad, Malshej falls, Shivneri Fort, etc. 

8. Mulshi Dam

Mulshi is a Dam of about 48 m height, situated on the bank of Mula river. It is located in Mulshi taluka, Pune district and the distance between Pune and Mulshi Dam is around 41 Km. The best time to visit Mulshi Dam is from August to September, during Monsoon. The sunsets along with the water of river are the main attractions of this place. The nearby places of Mulshi Dam are Dhanghad and Koraigad. 

9. Lavasa

Lavasa is the India’s first planned city in Pune and is the newest hill station to visit during monsoon. The thing which makes it popular is that it stylistically based on the Italian town portfino. It is located in Mose valley and is 65 Km away from Pune and 200 Km away from Mumbai. Lavasa is famous for its Picturesque sceneries along with the royal infrastructure. There are so many places in Lavasa that one must visit such as Sightseeing, lakeside promenade, Lakeshore water sports, Bamboosa, Temghar dam, etc.

10. Karnala

              karnala is one of the best place for treaking and picnic within 100 100 kilometers from Mumbai. For touring, Karnala Fort is a significant fortress that gets its history from the Maratha rule. Mahashivratri is main festival in karnala. karnala fort and Bird Sanctuary are the main attraction of karnala. bird Sanctuary pulls in great number of Birds in the winters particularly early morning and nighttimes. The all encompassing perspectives from the head of Karnala fortification will blow your mind which is best investigated by walking. in these place you can do many things like treaking and Shop for nature-based items like sandalwood cleanser or neem oil or pay love at Shiva Temple close Karnala.

bird sanctuary

So friends, definitely plan to visit this beautiful place with your family, friends or loved ones this rainy season.