It’s a rejoice time for all of us in monsoon season. In monsoon, you can witness an extremely awesome climate, beautiful greenery, plenty of waterfalls and it’s near Mumbai and all those who wish to enjoy the weekend. Here we look at the 8 best weekend gateway in the monsoon near Mumbai.

1. LONAVALA.

This place is well preferred by all Mumbaikars. With lots of waterfalls, lakes and the awesome atmosphere is the main attraction. Most importantly it is just a couple of hours drive from Mumbai.

2. MATHERAN.

This place is also near to Mumbai and you can visit this place by train ride. This place is very cool and calm and the natural beauty is truly amazing.

3. KASS PLATEAU.

This place is declared a world heritage site. This is a magical place with landscapes with lakes, flowers, butterflies. It is having 850 species of beautiful wildflowers and it’s a must-visit place in monsoon season.

4. KHANDALA.

This place is also the nearest monsoon destination and the most visited place in monsoon. Awesome natural beauty, landscape valleys, and waterfalls, and lakes make it worth visiting this place.

5. MALSHEJ GHAT.

Driving towards Malshej ghat is truly an amazing experience. An excellent place to visit for activities like trekking, hiking, and bird watching.

6. PANCHGANI.

This place near Mumbai is the best place to visit in the monsoon season. This place is surrounded by 5 beautiful hills. It has Asia’s second-largest mountain plateau named Table Land.

7. MAHABALESHWAR.

It’s truly an amazing place to visit in monsoon season. It offers a beautiful view of surrounding hills and valleys.

8. MULSHI LAKE AND DAM.

This place is just three hours drive from Mumbai. In the peak monsoon season, the dam flows in full flow and you can witness deep fog in the region, which will give you an awesome experience.