Hill stations around Mumbai for winter—your guide for a cool vacation

Why venture outside the state of Maharashtra when Mumbaikars can soak up the winter air without going too far? And if you are a resident of another state, how about skipping a trip to the hill stations in North India for the sake of experiencing the chill in Maharashtra? Read ahead to find out how different hill stations of Maharashtra are toasting the season.

Matheran

The cleanest hill station of the state, Matheran, tops our list. A winter vacation in this cosy destination will bring you a good dose of holiday cheer. With almost non-existent noise, air and land pollution, Matheran is always beckoning travellers for an unparalleled holiday experience.
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Vengurla


This tiny, quaint beach station has hillocks adorned with palm trees. A trip to Vengurla during winters will feel like stepping into a different world. Lovely beaches, the MTDC resort and affinity to Goa make Vengurla a perfect wintery spot.

Bhandardara


The paradisiacal town of Bhandardara is one of the most scenic hill stations near Mumbai for a winter getaway. It boasts of Maharashtra’s highest mountain peak - Mount Kalsubai, Arthur Lake, Randha Falls and Harishchandragad. During peak winters in Bhandardara, the mercury dips to as low as 10 degree Celsius.

Mahabaleshwar


Mahabaleshwar weather in winters renders the hill station even more fit to enjoy its bounty of nature accessible to all. In that cool weather, explore sightseeing spots like Chinaman’s Falls, Elephant’s Head Point, Dhobi Waterfall, Tapola Lake, Wilson Point, Shivsagar Lake etc.

Panchgani


During their hunt for a cool place as their post-retirement habitation, the British landed in Panchgani, the queenly hill station known for a flat piece of land named ‘Table Top’. In Panchgani, the average temperature in winters hover around 12 degree Celsius. It is worth visiting for Kaas Plateau, Sydney Point, Maptro Garden, Kate’s Point, Devrai Art Village, Rajpuri Caves and so on.

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