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Mumbai has many close by Gateways for Excursions including Hilly areas, Mountain terrains, Streams, Temple towns and much more. A few of the Places to See near Mumbai include:
Titwala: Situated at a distance of 75 km, Titwala is a pilgrim spot. It has temples like Mahaganesha, Shri Vithoba and Ambarnath. Titwala is easily reachable by local trains from Mumbai.
Murud Janjira: The fascinating island fort of Janjira is 300 years old architectural marvel and Murud is popular for its beaches. Murud Janjira is 165 km away from Mumbai and is easily accessible by road.
Lonavala - Khandala: These are two most favorite hilly spots of all picnickers visiting Maharashtra. They lie on the western slopes of the Sahyadri hills between Mumbai and Pune. Both offer breath-taking views of waterfalls and mountains, especially during monsoon.
Karla: located at 12 km from Lonavala, Karla boasts of the best-preserved caves of as old as 160 BC. The caves are favorite picnic spot near Mumbai and everyone visits it.
Matheran: Matheran is 100 km away from Mumbai and a great holiday destination. You can take the toy train to reach this pollution free hill destination, situated at 803 meters above sea level. Mahabaleshwar: This is another beautiful hill station near Mumbai located at a distance of 320 km from Mumbai. There are many good and beautiful spots to see in this mountainous region, which you would love immensely.
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Last Updated On: 2011/07/15
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