One day trips and picnic spots near Mumbai
Day trips and Picnic Spots
| Destination | Highlights | Distance |
|---|---|---|
MTDC Open Deck Tour |
Open deck bus which takes you round the heritage buildings of South Mumbai. Operates on Saturdays and Sundays (7 PM and 8 PM) | Starts from Gateway of India |
Heritage Walks |
History The Bombay heritage walks group (91-22) 2369 0992) conducts heritage walks on Sundays starting from Kala Ghoda. Indian Navy conducts heritage walk on every first Sunday (Contact : 91-022-22655750) | |
Borivali Park |
Sanctuary National park within city limits. Timings : 7.30a.m. to 6.30p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Within the Borivili National Park in Mumbai is the Buddhist cave site of Kanheri | Borivali |
Karnala |
Bird Sanctuary Karnala is best after monsoons, when the forest is green and pristine. An easy trek to Karnala fort thru thick forest is invigorating. | 50 Kms |
Gorai Beach |
Beach and Picnic spot Close to Mumbai - Has its advantage in terms of accessibility but the beaches are polluted | From Borivali/ Malad station, reach Marve ferrypoint. Take ferry to Gorai |
Essel World |
Amusement park with interesting water rides | 40 Kms Road Map : Borivali -> Gorai Creek -> Ferry |
Manori Beach |
Beach and Picnic spot Popular beach close to Mumbai. Look out for the shells on the sand. | From Borivali/ Malad station, reach Marve ferrypoint. Take ferry to Manori |
Kelwa Beach |
Beach easily accesible from western suburbs | 80 Kms 5 Kms from Kelwa Road station on Western Railway |
Elephanta Caves |
Heritage Located in an island approx 11 Kms north-east of Mumbai. It has to be reached thru a ferry. Elephanta caves is a world heritage site | 11 km north-east of the Gateway of India. Travel by Ferry |
| Destination | Highlights | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Karnala |
Bird Sanctuary Small Trek within a bird sanctuary. Good and pleasent especially in early or late monsoon season | 60 Kms Mumbai > Panvel > NH17 (Goa Highway) > Karnala |
Vajreshwari |
Natural Springs Ganeshpuri is a natural hot spring. Just a Kilometre from Ganeshpuri is the famous temple at Vajreshwari. | 70 Kms Mumbai > Virar > Vajreshwari |
Matheran |
Hill Station Clean unpolluted tiny hill station where automobiles are not allowed. | 100 Kms Mumbai to Matheran Road Map |
Alibag Beach |
Beach Cluster of beaches around Alibag town. Start by 2 PM from Mumbai to catch the sunset and be prepared to return back late to Mumbai. You can also take a ferry from Gateway of India | 110 Kms Mumbai to Alibag |
Lonavala |
Hill Station In Monsoons, it is amazing to drive down to Lonavala thru Expressway and enjoy the monsoons. Be prepared to meet your neighbour there too as most Mumbaikars get the same idea during monsoons | 120 Kms Mumbai > Panvel > Pune Express way > Lonavala |
Korlai Fort |
Picnic Spot Secluded beach and a Portuguese fort. Villagers at Korlai speak Creole, a language of Portuguese origin | 120 Kms On Mumbai Murud Highway |
Malshej Ghat |
Monsoons Magical in Monsoons with mist and numerous waterfalls.Ideal if you could stay at Flamingo resort of MTDC. That said, you can still make it as a day trip. | 120 Kms Mumbai to Malshej Ghat |
Raigad Ropeway |
Heritage Fort Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The ropeway takes you from the base to the fort. | 140 Kms Mumbai > Panvel > (Goa Highway) > Mahad > Raigad |