Karjat

Nestled in the Western Ghats of India, the hill town of Karjat is a popular retreat from Mumbai and Mahabaleshwar. A favoured weekend getaway spot, the town is a quintessential holiday destination, perched amidst verdant hill slopes, enchanting river vistas and peaks enveloped in dense covers of fog. Karjat is an idyllic escape for all kinds of travellers—from trek-lovers to lazy vacationers. Hike up the meandering terrains of the hill town, sit by the Ulhas River on a lazy afternoon, opt for river rafting or laze around in your hotel, this town has everything going for it. Sequestered here are plenty of accommodation options suiting all budgets, and various eateries serving all types of cuisines. The hill station is connected via rail and road (and Mumbai airport as the nearest airport), and is also the gateway to Matheran—a quaint hill town in the vicinity.