The best places to visit around Mumbai for Holi weekend this year

Holi 2019 falls on a Thursday and makes for a long weekend break as well, if you are able to take an off on Friday as well. On that cue, we have the perfect guide for places around Mumbai to visit during Holi long weekend. With the summer sun starting to make its presence felt in the city, there is nothing like a break for the festival.

Kamshet
Also famous as the Mumbaikars’ favourite destination for paragliding and adventure, Kamshet is a perfect getaway for the Holi long weekend as well. At just 100 km away from Mumbai, it throws in a pretty scenic drive as well. A journey of around 2 hours will lead you here, and you can indulge in trekking, cycling, paragliding, camping and what not. Perfect for the ones not keen to turn lazy in festival time.

Lonavala
Lonavala will never lose the charm that it exercises over Mumbaikars. With the weather turning all summery now, it is yet another perfect long weekend escape from Mumbai for Holi. The greenery here is a respite from all the concreteness of the city. Visit it with your gang of friends to have a fun-filled Holi this year.
Lavasa
Lavasa is hailed as one of the most well-planned cities in the country, and attracts visitors even with the reports of it turning into a ghost town! An essential visit for those who enjoy luxury, a trip to it for Holi promises a vacation full of great sunrises, solitary walks and a lot of relaxation in store.

Karjat

A Holi break that is perfect for the lovers of some adventure and thrill; Karjat is where you need to head to if that is your idea of a break. Throw in trekking, picnics, mountain climbing, river rafting, rappelling and more. In fact, you can also go exploring the Kondana caves here. A great option if you are taking your kids along.

Alibaug
Alibaug is an ideal retreat from Mumbai for those keen on a getaway for Holi long weekend. A leisurely place, it is more of a staycation since a ferry ride is all that you need from Mumbai. Clean, solitary beaches, unlike most of the stretches in Mumbai are the great lure here.

Igatpuri

Another hill station near Mumbai, Igatpuri is also a perfect option for the long weekend on Holi. It is also home to Dhamma Giri centre for Vipassana, if you are craving for a lifetime’s experience. Other than that, Igatpuri is also home to Tringalwadi Fort, Bhatsa River Valley, Ghantadevi Temple, and more.