Mumbai is the state capital and largest city in Maharashtra, with a population of approximately 21 million people. Many attractions are located within the city, including the Rajbai Clock Tower, Taj Hotel, Nariman Point, and the Gateway of India. Mumbai is located near mountain ranges, and residents are eager to visit the nearby hill stations. Many of Maharashtra’s hill stations are popular and frequently visited by residents of Mumbai and Pune.
Thousands of Mumbai and Pune residents spend their vacations and weekends in hill stations. Waterfalls, lakes, rivers, green dense forests, animal sanctuaries, dams and reservoirs, and beautiful landscapes are all part of the Western Ghats range. Because Mumbai is connected by all modes of transportation, it is accessible from all cities and countries.
Hill Stations | District | Details |
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Panchgani | Satara | Panchgani is a hill station in Satara district in Maharashtra, has attractions such as Sydney Point, Table Land, Parsi Point, Devil’s Kitchen, Mapro Garden. 285 km away from Mubai. |
Amboli | Sindhudurg | A Hill Station in South Maharashtra at an elevation of 690 meters, lies in the Sahayadri Hills, has several Attractions. The nearest cities are Kolhapur 129 km, Belgaum 68 km, Panjim (Goa) 90 km). |
Matheran | Raigad | Matheran has several Points of interest are Louisa Point, Prabal Fort, Alexander Point, Hart Point, located on the western ghats range. |
Jawahar | Thane | Jawhar is a city in Thane district, is about 166 km from Mumbai and 80 km from the city of Nasik, has several points of interest. |
Mahabaleshwar | Satara | It is a hill station located in the Western Ghats range with attractions of Arthur’s Seat, Kate’s Point, Needle Hole Point, Wilson Point, and Monkey Point. |
Khandala | Pune | Khandala is a hill station in the Western Ghats, about 3 kilometers from Lonavala and seven kilometers from Karjat. Tiger’s Leap, Amrutanjan Point, Duke’s Nose, Karla, and Bhaja Cave. Bhushi Lake is the main place of interest. |
Saputara | Dang | Saputara is a city and a hill station in Gujarat and near to the city Mumbai, the point of interest are Artist Village, Vansda National Park, Purna Sanctuary, Boating, Sunrise Point, The Ropeway, Gira falls, Gardens. |
Lavasa | Pune | A Planned city in the area of about 8,000 acres and Notable Hill Station, has several points of interest with accommodations, |
Panhala | Kolhapur | a city and a Hill station 3177 feet above sea level, 18 km northwest of Kolhapur, has attractions including Historical Sites, Natural Places. |
Lonavala | Pune | Lonavale is a town and a hill station, about 64 km away from the city of Pune, 96 km from Mumbai. Places of interest are Rajmachi Point, lonavla Lake, Karla Caves, Lohagad, Bhushi Dam, Valvan Dam. |