Trails Of Greenery Away From Citified Mumbai

Mumbai is considered as the financial capital of India. The one name that defines this metropolitan the most is “city of dreams”. Following your aspirational pursuits in this city along with making a decent livelihood can really become laborious on the mental and spiritual wellbeing. This can have elongate effect on the person’s mental, psychological and physical attributes for following his/her aspirational dogging in the long run. This is where the need for breakouts and occasional travelling comes into the picture; mainly to downcast the regressive and monotonous life an individual is living.

This breakout can be a weekend one or on any particular occasion with family or friends. So, it is unquestionably very paramount to plump for right destination and resort. There are innumerable adventure resorts near Mumbai to fulfill this purpose.

Some of the stunning destinations near Mumbai

If you really wish to take a break and feel a crumb of the fresh air away from chaos of the metropolitan, following are some of the places you can explore.

Alibaug

Alibaug is known as the most sought after and popular breakout destination for the people of Mumbai, also equally for Pune. This place has stunning beaches and sea view on the western coast of Maharashtra.

There are two main beaches, Alibaug Beach and Varsoli beach. Not only is this destination known for beaches, but also in rich ancient historical fortifications like Kolaba fort and Korlai fort along with a lighthouse. The Marathi cuisine found in Alibaug is known for its authenticity, taste and history. Konkani style cuisines like Gomantak masalas, Rawa-fried surmai and prawn curry are a must, and really something to buzz your senses of taste.

The most popular adventure resort here is bohemian blue stay. It is mainly famous for adventurous underwater activities and water sports, beach parties, and chef special cuisines along with a very confortable stay.  

Kolad

Kolad is a small village situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. This place is about 150 miles away from the urbane scape of Mumbai. Kolad is known for its exemplary attraction of rafting near the Kundalika River among many individual’s rafting fervent. This destination is stunningly beautiful during monsoon, the time when Mumbai metropolitan almost becomes paralyzed due to heavy downpour. Kolad is often termed as “Rishikesh of Maharashtra”. Sterling resorts can be considered a very suitable place to stay, when you visit Kolad. This resort has high ratings and reputation among the adventure enthusiasts mainly because of its yearly rafting activities.

Karnala Fort

Karnala Fort or funnel fort is located 17 Kilometers away from Panvel and 52 Kilometers from Mumbai. The beauty of this place is that it offers a very tranquil view of the foothill and historical fortification located around it. The construction history of this fort goes back to 1400 C.E during rulings of Tuglaqs and Devagiri Yadavas.

 Historically, this fort was considered for its strategically trading point for Gujarat sultanate in the Deccan plateau. The fort is perfect for hiking. There is also a bird sanctuary nearby known as Karnala Bird sanctuary. This sanctuary is often described as suitable adventure park near Mumbai.  There are no specific resorts near this place, however there are ample in Panvel for staying during the weekend getaway or so.

Adventure resorts and breakout destinations can provide ample chance of breathing some fresh air for you and your family and friends outside the chaotic metropolitan landscape.

Listen to your inner being for once, and go explore because we are young only once.