Places To Visit Near Mumbai For An Excellent Day Trip
What you do on vacation is all set to change. Picnics and day trips to the countryside will replace museums and tourist attractions for months to come. Workcations will likely replace vacations.
Feeling bored at home? Here is How I Went on a Road Trip While Maintaining Social Distancing and 15 Things to do When Bored. I am sharing the itinerary of two excellent road trip from Mumbai. We found them both absolutely amazing places to visit near Mumbai for 1 day trip in lockdown and it was feasible to do it 100% contactless !
But, why you must consider going on a day trip in today’s world?
Pros
- A vacation lowers your stress level.
- You drift away from gadgets subconsciously.
- You create some ever-lasting memories despite these tough times.
Cons
- While a day long trip is not very expensive in itself, packing some of the road trip essentials may run up the cost.
- Finding a perfect day trip itinerary that can be made possible contactless can be a challenge.
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So, how to make your one day trip in lockdown work?
Rule #1 Plan atleast a couple of days in advance.
Rule #2 Pack in all the santizer kit essentials.
Rule #3 Avoid touristy places like parks, resorts and opt for open spaces such as lakes or hills
Rule #4 Pump up your energy levels and drive out with low expectations.
Now, I am taking you through a couple of breath-taking road trip options near Mumbai through this picture essay. I have explored both these routes and they were made completely contactless.
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Places To Visit Near Mumbai For An Excellent Day Trip in Lockdown
Mumbai to Asangaon Trip
One day trip near Mumbai in lockdown
Distance: 80km Time duration: 2 hours
Stopovers on the way
Starbucks & McDonalds on the way in and Burger King on way back. Both are excellent options for picking up contactless brunch as well as restroom breaks. We also carry a toilet seat disinfectant spray as an extra precaution.
Things to do at Asangaon
The Mahuli Fort is closed right now. There are two stunning hidden spots around here. At about 50 meters trail to the right of the base camp is a waterfall and 50 meters uphill to the left is a river stream which is practically untouched. You can choose to spend the day here, in the water steam, driving around the scenic routes or just roll a mat in an open space for a day picnic.
Mumbai to Matheran Trip
Things to do in mumbai during lockdown
Distance: 100 km Time duration: 2 hours
How to go to Matheran
Drive on the Eastern Expressway road to reach Neral, Matheran is about 30 min from Neral on the scenic Mumbai Karjat route.
Stopovers on the way
There are plenty of vantage points along the way. Our first stop was at the ND Studio which is the set of Big Boss and many popular Bollywood films. We also loaded the brunch supplies at the Panvel McDonalds drive thru, completely contact less. The washrooms were operational here with strict social distancing protocol.
Things to do at Matheran
We took a short mountain trail, made a pit stop at a waterfall and went walking along the railway tracks which was super fun. The western ghats are lush green and there are half a dozen vantage points along the route where you can park your car, pull out the foldable chairs and enjoy a meal with view.
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Nice concept and idea of writing this coz it is we need know now .
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Mumbai is on my list ! Let’s see when am I going to get this treat. You post is going to help me out for sure
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Well written post. I’ve heard of Matheran from other travel bloggers. I have it in mind if at all I visit Mumbai 😃
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This is so cool! Didn’t realize there were so many great places close to Mumbai!
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Super to know 🙂
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Yep!
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Now that’s quite a list. Have never been too asangaon will reading it makes me want to visit there super soon
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Ah! Thats truly amazing to know. I am feeling soooo good 🙂
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Nice tips for road trip , we also went for long drive but with in the city to have some outing , avoided crowded places and it was fun 🙂
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Road trips are the best way to relax and get some much needed time-out
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I have never been to Mumbai! But reading this was amazing
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Thanks, thats wonderful to know
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Matheran is beautiful, and I hadn’t heard of Asangaon before! Will keep it in mind for the next time I’m in Mumbai!
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Oh its a very popular trek destination. ANd trust me you’ll be pleasantly surprised here 🙂
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I haven’t had the courage to step out because of the pandemic situation. Thanks to your post, I experienced a wonderful virtual tour. Maybe I will gather courage and follow your footsteps some day.
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Haven’t seen either of these places! Adding to the bucket list!
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Lived in Bombay all my life and never heard of Asangaon! Thanks to you I did today! These are convenient getaways and your helpful post will make planning a trip to them easier.
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Wow, this seems a beautiful place near Mumbai. I m travelling to mumbai soon, will surely plan a road trip.. Thanks for letting me know about this place
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Mumbai has so many wonderful places nearby to visit and have a relaxing holiday.
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Amazing done post. Highlighting such a lesser known place which is so close to Mumbai makes it a perfect weekend getaway. Now that people are planning to travel this post is really helpful. Loved the pictures and your bubbly self in them. Keep the great work going.
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I love Mumbai and have been there a few times though never been to the nearby places. Love the post for the options it provides. The pandemic will see an increase in one-day trips to places close to the city and this post will provide just the right information to Mumbai dwellers.
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Indeed some pleasant weekend getaways and beautifully captured location. I liked your idea of carrying a compactable chair.
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Travelling far and wide seems a distant dream as of now. Discovering such beautiful day trips close to home is so refreshing and motivating. Have visited Matheran long back and absolutely loved the place. All these places are in my bucket list now. Thankyou for such informative post.
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Wow, beautiful post.
The scenic route and waterfall say Mumbai is calling…
I have just been to Mumbai city, seems for this trip I need to plan again.
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All the places near Mumbai looks awesome. The scenic view is just wow
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Trips during lock down I like your attitude filled with energy. Very beautiful post.
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Those are some attractive recommendations and the pics look great. Am sure many would plan such weekend getaways as soon as it is possible.
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Firstly, I am extremely jealous 🙂 Just kidding. You have given such an amazing description that I was transported there. Wish I could travel 😦 Cooped up indoors since months
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Awww that totally made my day! Thank you for writing back
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After staying for the past 7 years in Mumbai also I didn’t know about Asangaon. Thanks for sharing, Mandavi. I am surely going to visit once I am back at Mumbai.
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Hey, it sounds like a plan. Let me get my husband to agree to do a trip. Really enjoyed reading yr post through
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Have been to Mumbai but only for official purposes so never really explored places around the city. Hopefully can plan a trip real soon!! Enjoyed reading your post!!
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Many tourist places have now open their doors and am so glad for that. We were planning a trip to Matheran too as it has some beautiful locations and is calm and relaxing.
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Both would be beautiful spots for sure. Loved your pics and I loved the layout of your blog.
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I studied in Pune for 3 years and shamefully admit I havent been to these places till now
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I am happy you shared these gateways will check out to visit this weekend!!
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I have heard about Matheran but not any other place but they all look so beautiful. This is a very informative place to plan trips nearby Mumbai.
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The places seem absolutely breathtaking..this is something everyone wants to do post the pandemic and this would be of great help. #tmmreads
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I haven’t been to Asangaon but your photos look great! Will recommend this to my friends in Mumbai/Pune. Also, you look so amazing 🙂 Thanks for sharing, I love road trips.
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I haven’t been to Asangaon but your photos look great! Will recommend this to my friends in Mumbai/Pune. Also, you look so amazing 🙂 Thanks for sharing, I love road trips.
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WOW! I would like to take a trip soon, these places are well known for a small get-away for Mumbai dwellers.
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Must I say, you’re going to come back more “gleeful” Dipika 🙂
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I haven’t heard about any of these places! Well, I have been to Mumbai just once… anyhoo, great places, great photos and great pointers!
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Loved your ideas thanks to them I am planning a trip soon
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Thats truly amazing, do run through the packing list, its got a list of everything you’d need to make it contactless
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you’ve given me a few more places to visit. looking forward to the day when I’d travel again.
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Places between Mumbai and pune highly depend on these trips. Even they are developed because of tourism. I will keep these places in mind
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Nice post. Loved reading it. Roadtripping is the best thing to in today’s time. Thanks for sharing your travel tale.
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I have been to matheran, had an amazing trip walking as trains were not working… It was i guess 2 years back… 😅
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I did plan Matheran last year but could not complete the trip from Hyderabad. Will see if I could plan again for a trek to Gilbert Peak and Matheran again next year during Monsoons… Thanks for additional places to visit too… Maharastra has nice treks and places to visit…
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Your recommendations are really good like the recommendation was Asangaon looks very peaceful and must-visit.
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Woow, so beautiful places these places surely give stress-free happiness .
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I never knew about asangaon!! will visit soon!
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Hi! Thanks for these day trip ideas. We have been looking for some ideas. Been to Matheran already before but Asangaon seems lovely. Pretty and picturesque. Will definitely try and take this trip. Lovely pictures as well.
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Good one..Will try Asangaon. Matheran is not really a day trip is it?
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I have visited Matheran long,long ago…but have never heard about Asangaon..thanks for sharing!
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I have been to Asangaon many times with family and friends. One of the best places nearer to Mumbai where one can spend a relaxed day.
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