India getaways
Maharashtra · from Mumbai
Mahabaleshwar, a weekend from Mumbai.
A cooler, slower hill station in the Western Ghats, known for strawberries and lake views.
- Getting there
- About 5 to 6 hours by road from Mumbai (roughly 260 km).
- Best time
- The cooler months, roughly October to February. Heavy monsoon rain can close or fog out viewpoints.
Suits
- Couples
- Families
- Travellers who want a quiet break
Highlights
- Venna Lake
- Viewpoints over the Sahyadri valleys
- Strawberry farms in the winter season
Good to know
- It is a long drive for a short weekend, so a Friday departure or a long weekend suits it better.
- Several viewpoints can be closed or fogged in during heavy rain.
Travel times and distances are approximate. Hotel booking in India is not open yet; Goa hotels are bookable now. See Goa hotels.