15 Top Monsoon Getaways From Mumbai To Make The Best Of This Season

It's alright if you can't set aside an entire weekend. As long as you've got a bit of adventure in you and comfortable walking shoes, you're going to love heading to Karnala Bird Sanctuary. On the outskirts of Mumbai, Karnala Bird Sanctuary is one of the few sanctuaries that are within the city's limits. The best time to visit it is during the monsoon. Centered around Karnala Fort, which now lies in ruins and poses as a medium-easy trek, the sanctuary is home to 200 species of birds and 114 species of butterflies.

You're guaranteed great views from atop the fort, and it's also an ideal time to spot some exotic birds. You can walk around the sanctuary, keep a count of the birds you spot, photograph them, and also trek to the fort. There's also a small restaurant run by locals from the area, serving homely Maharashtrian meals apart from the usual like vada pav, misal pav, and bhajjis.

Price: Entry fee is INR 35, and you will have to pay extra for your camera. 

Timings: 7 AM to 4 PM

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Distance From Mumbai: 52 kilometres

If you and a bunch of your friends simply want to get away for a few hours, drive to Karjat's Oleander Farms. The 140-acre property sits in the lap of mountains, boasting of streams, lakes, and greenery as far as your eyes can see. The farm is a great destination to host a wedding or special events, and also houses the popular restaurant Saltt and Common House. 

While the multi-cuisine restaurant and coffee shop Saltt has a white cottage-style roof and glass all around, making it an ideal location for brunch, the microbrewery/beer garden, Common House, has an indoor and outdoor vibe, ample room for live gigs, and its in-house beer on tap. So, you can choose where you'd rather go with your squad, while the rain pitter-patters out and the view all around the farms stays scenic. The farm also houses a petting zoo you can take kids to, an antique car gallery, and lush lawns to walk across and bask in the serenity. 

Price: INR 17,000 per night

Google Rating: 4.6/5

Distance From Mumbai: 64 kilometres

Cosy up in a cabin in the woods over a weekend in Kolad. Deep Forest Farms is where you can enjoy a quiet (seriously, it's very quiet here!) getaway and wake up in a forest. The little riverside cabin has comfortable and simple rooms, the roof is tiled, and the porch has a table and chairs where you're served meals. But outside this little house is where the magic happens!

They have a hammock on which you can snooze, read a book, or simply lie and admire the nature around. If weather permits, you can enjoy a bonfire or simply sit outside the cabin amongst the trees and enjoy the sounds of nature. When it's dark, lights along the pathway will lead you inside the cabin, and the setting is quite dreamy. Deep Forest Farms is a well-maintained homestay in the lap of nature. They offer home-style meals and are pet-friendly as well. There's even a lake nearby to soak your feet in or swim. 

Price: Tariff depends on the time of the year and the number of people, meals, and pets. It's best to get in touch with the property to know more about the rates and activities on offer.

Google Rating: 5/5

Distance From Mumbai: 122 kilometres

While Sterling Nature Trails has other locations, we recommend heading to Vikramgad. The small town is accessible from Wada, Jawhar, and Palghar and is very quaint. It's easy to say that the life of the town is this resort, and that's why you must go. It's surrounded by wilderness, and the rooms are fashioned like tree houses. Here, you can wake up to birds chirping, cross the swaying Burma Bridge, ascend a rope, kayak on the lake nearby, eat several home-style Maharashtrian meals, and laze on a hammock. The resort has several other activities, including archery, skywalk, valley crossing, and they also organise campfires and jungle cooking sessions. The best bit? You get to do all this amid trees that fill the sky even as you look up.

Price: Tariff at the resort varies as per season and groups, so it's best to speak to the resort about the rates per room. 

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Distance From Mumbai: 125 kilometres

A drive to Malsej Ghat in the monsoon always seems quite fitting. While Malsej is closer to Pune, there's no reason why you shouldn't head there to catch the panoramic views of the Sahyadris over a long or two-day weekend trip. You can stay at the lakeside resort, Saj By The Lake. A panoramic view of the Sahyadris, manicured lawns, an indoor garden, a swimming pool, and several activities offered on the property make this resort an ideal stay. 

The Maati Baani in-house restaurant serves local favourites like methi pithle and baingan bharta, which are slow-cooked in earthen pits, a shorba is infused with nachani, and regional Maharashtrian, Kashmiri, and Rajasthani fare is also available. As the resort is on the banks of the Pushpavati river, you can take a walk there and enjoy the view as it's flanked by the mountain ranges. You can also partake in the other activities offered here, which include trekking, boating, BBQ nights, and more.

Price: INR 10,000 per night

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Distance From Mumbai: 170 kilometres

LBB Tip: You can also head to the ancient Karneshwar stone caves and a Shiva temple nearby.

The drive may be four hours long, but the green landscapes that Mulshi offers are breathtaking and worth the trip. What we love the most is that there's a lot to do in Mulshi, like visiting Mulshi Lake and the dam, and heading out for nature trails around the resort. Speaking of which, Basho Bougainvillea Resort is a beautiful place to stay. You can stay in cottages, tents, or pool villas (with a pool right next to your bed)—each comes with a splendid view of the Mulshi lake. And for company, you will have good books, the chirping birds, some yoga, and massages at the in-house spa.

Price: Rooms cost INR 4,000 per night, but the tariff changes per season; it's best to check with the resort before you head out.

Google Rating: 4.1/5

Distance From Mumbai: 176 kilometres

Greenery everywhere, pretty sunsets, and several viewpoints, what's not to love about Panchgani? In the monsoons, all you see here is serene greenery and clouds! Head out to Zostel Panchgani for a better view, courtesy of its location right at the start of the hill station. Built entirely from shipping containers, choose between co-ed, male, female dorms, or opt for a private room, which overlooks Krishna valley. Zostel is located at the edge of a mountain, so the views here are worth sitting down and admiring for hours. 

Price: INR 2,500 per night. Zostel also organises several treks, nature trails, and campfires to help you explore Panchgani better.

Google Rating: 4.6/5

Distance From Mumbai: 235 kilometres

LBB Tip: Don't forget to take a trip to the Mapro Garden, Sydney Point, Rajpuri Caves, Kaas Plateau (best time to visit: August onwards till October), Harrisons Folly, Pratapgad Fort. 

16 acres of lush green landscapes, dense woods, and rolling lawns, Savana Lake Resort sits on the banks of Waldevi Dam, off the Mumbai-Nashik Highway. This is a sanctuary away from the busy Mumbai life. The closest town is Igatpuri (another great monsoon getaway destination), but this eco-resort has so much to offer, you wouldn't want to step out of it. You can head out for treks, go paddle-boating, or even try your hand at farming at the nearby farm. There's a pool, a sports centre, and a playground as well for kids. What stood out to us is that accommodation options are abundant at the resort, as you can choose from deluxe rooms, suites, cottages, deluxe cottages, and family villas, or lakeside villas.

Price: You can book a cottage with breakfast starting at INR 7,500.

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Distance From Mumbai: 172 kilometres

LBB Tip: Savana Lake Resort is an eco-resort and believes in waste management, recycles the pool water, uses solar power, and has other practices and rules that guests have to adhere to.

 The 14th-highest waterfall in India is located in Lonavala, a mere two-and-a-half-hour drive away from Mumbai. And, why would you miss out on it in the monsoon? The falls are almost always crowded, so it's best to head there early to avoid queues. Instead of making a day-trip out of Lonavala, why not stay the weekend at The Duke's Retreat? This iconic resort offers a stunning view of the Western Ghats and is minutes away from Khandala Lake, Duke's Nose Trail, and the Baja Caves. The resort has deluxe and executive rooms and cottages to choose from, and other amenities including an in-house restaurant, gym, and a spa.

Price: INR 15,000 per night, and the resort also organises excursions around Khandala.

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Distance From Mumbai: 86 kilometres

LBB Tip: Lonavala is usually crowded every weekend throughout the monsoon season, so plan your travel well in advance. There's parking available at Kune Falls for INR 100.

While Zostel has a few properties dotted around Maharashtra, Kolad is probably the most fun one to visit, specifically in the monsoons. Much like many pockets of the Western Ghats, Kolad truly comes alive in the monsoons, especially for white water rafting, as Kolad is best known for access to this activity and is ultra affordable.

Price: INR 899 per night for a bed and INR 3,499 per night for a private cottage

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Distance From Mumbai: 108 kilometres

LBB Tip: Prefer a hotel? Try Nature Trails Kolad!

Just a 4-hour drive from Mumbai, Fort Jadhavgadh is a 350-year-old Maratha fort that has now turned into a heritage hotel to bring old‑world grandeur. The place is beautifully done with stone‑floored suites, antique swings on terraces, and secret courtyards. You can wander around the museum hall, sip chai overlooking lush valleys, or simply stroll through the gardens. Like a royal, you'll also get to dine privately in copper thalis and walk through ancient staircases that feel like chapters from history.

Price: INR 10,000 per night

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Distance From Mumbai: 190 kilometres

Social Media: Instagram

LBB Tip: Get a virtual tour of the entire fort here.

Tucked past Dahanu, three hours from Mumbai, Hideout Farm in Palghar is a quiet retreat that's all about slow‑living and community. Run by the Chhabra family, this farmstay away from the city has mud huts, fruit orchards, and a vibe that's simple and grounded. Meals here are wholesome and organic, as you'd predict, and made with what is grown on the farm, where dairy, sugar, caffeine, and junk food aren't allowed. Guests are even encouraged to bring eco-friendly toiletries and eat mindfully. You can stay in bamboo huts, walk barefoot to nearby waterfalls, or join the family in farming.

Price: Starts at INR 5,500 per night

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Distance From Mumbai: 131 kilometres

Social Media: Instagram

Pro Tip: Wish to explore more such farm stays near Mumbai? Check out our list here.

Perched above Arthur Lake at 2,800 ft and surrounded by lush greenery, Anandvan Resort in Bhandardara is a luxurious stay. You can choose a garden cottage, a garden villa, or a tree-top nest for your stay. They have all the amenities you could think of. They're pet-friendly, have an afternoon spa, indoor games, boating, panoramic lake-view, and more. It's so quiet here that in the morning, you get to wake up to bird songs. Before your organic farm-fresh meals, you can head out for a 20‑minute sunrise trek right from the resort. It's the ideal getaway from Mumbai.

Price: Starts at INR 8,500 per night

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Distance From Mumbai: 182 kilometres

Social Media: Instagram

Forest Hills at Tala is one of those monsoon getaways near Mumbai that looks straight out of a storybook. A lush eco-retreat that offers quiet luxury, especially in its tree-top villas and mud cottages perched on the edge of the valley. From the outside, all you can see is greenery and mountain mist, and from the inside, it's all cosy beds, vintage wood finish, and views that stretch till the Raigad valley and across. You can pick the dreamy treehouse or check into the glass-walled villa; you have up to 15 options to choose from. Apart from the view, there's plenty to do if you’re up for it, like swimming, archery, cycling, even fishing, and Segways.

Price: Starts at INR 14,000 per night

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Distance From Mumbai: 130 kilometres

Social Media: Instagram

If your idea of a monsoon escape includes infinity pools, mountain mist, and a luxurious stay, Pearl LakeView Mansion by StayVista has to be on your list. Perched on a quiet hillside in Igatpuri, this private villa overlooks the peaceful Vaitarna Lake. The villa is massive, with five lake-facing bedrooms, a private chlorine-free infinity pool, and even a personal theatre room. You’ll also find a fully loaded games room with snooker, foosball, table tennis, Jenga, and more such fun games. It's perfect for family, friends, or even to celebrate an occasion with your partner; there’s enough space for everyone to have their own corner. You can choose to cook your own meals, but we recommend asking them to arrange it as it's simple, home-style, and comforting.

Price: INR 42,000 per night

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Distance From Mumbai: 175 kilometres

Social Media: Instagram