5 off-beat trips near Mumbai

Planning a weekend holiday with your roommates? If you're looking for some beautiful destinations to visit near Mumbai with your roommates then this article is for you. We have some of the most amazing places which are not only best for a gang of student community, office-goers but most suitable for young couples planning to sneak out after a busy week. Enjoy with your friends, family or colleagues.

These places are not very far away from the city and will surely give you the most relaxing fun moments to cherish for a lifetime.

1. DAPOLI STRETCH

Dapoli stretch is a fantastic gateway from Mumbai and spread in Maharashtra's konkan region. This is one of the most romantic spot which can be the best destination for young sizzling couples wanted to spend some quality time not far away from Mumbai. Dapoli stretches from murud beach and has some small beautiful villages which are not only untouched spots but also secluded ones. Dapoli stretch also has best food for you, which one can enjoy with their loved one and also spend time gazing at the wonderful view. Dapoli stretch is one of the most unparalleled and lesser known Mumbai region. 

2. KOLAD

Kolad is located in the Raigad district amidst the Sahyadri range. This place is most suitable for student community and also for adventures trip as Kolad is mainly known as Maharashtra's prime river rafting destination. This place has many adventurous excursions to offer near the Kundalika River. Kundalika River is the place where all the action takes place. One can also visit Kunda caves and Bhira dam near kolad. One can choose the plan they want to as there are many options available right from one night plan to many plenty options. 

3. RAJMACHI

Enjoy nature with you're loved ones at this small hamlet which is nestled in the lush green. Rajmachi is one of the most excellent trekking destination admist in the nature. One can complete the trek in one day if starting early morning. You'll surely love this trip with awesome weather. This is certainly something I can personally vouch for! When I shifted in a rental apartment in Borivili, Mumbai a year ago my friends and my roommate and her friends we clubbed together to go to Rajmachi on a nature trail.

4. DIVEAGAR

Diveagar is a beautiful destination which is famous for its white sand beach and nearby forts. This is an offbeat place to visit near Mumbai and is growing in popularity. This place also has a Suvarna Ganesh mandir which is a dedicated popular pilgrim spot. This place would surely give you some of the most amazing memories that would stay with you forever and ever. 

  

5. DAHANU

This place is ideal for campers and is one of the most underrated and quaint places to visit. It’s an awesome spot as its quiet near to the beach and is surrounded by coconut groves and chikoo farms. It also has an awesome sunset point which will stay with you forever as a memory. 

So get going to plan an off-beat trip near Mumbai with your new roommate or colleagues or friends and family. Have a fun holiday!

MUMBAI IS ALL SET TO GET A ROMANTIC DRIVE-IN THEATRE

It has been too long for us to have conventional picnics and fancy dinner dates. Each time we wonder about how we can make the next date as memorable as the last one. And we definitely envy the westerners for having so many amazing options when it comes to a movie date. 

A movie night under the night sky is something which should definitely be on our bucket list. And each time we ponder over when this will come true. Well, not anymore! We have a lot of reasons why we want to spend our lives in the city of dreams. The sea, the people, the food, and even the rush of local! This is what we admire about this city. And now, get ready to add one more reason to an already long list of “Why Mumbai?”!

If you currently shifted in a rental flat in Mumbai, or specifically Bandra, you will know that the new buzz in town is the open air theatre which will open right in the heart of the city at Maker Maxity in Bandra Kurla Complex. Planned to open in August 2017, this open air theatre will have your weekends set.

Go for a simple drive with your friends or lover, and end up watching your favorite movie under the open sky! This is what this open air theatre aims at. However, 90’s kids who have been staying in Mumbai will know that this is not the first time that a drive-in theatre is opening in the city. This concept has been previously attempted at Napean Sea Road and in BKC itself till it was pulled down in 2003.

Now, PVR is bringing back the trend with a lavish set-up and some fantastic amenities. It has a capacity of as many as 300 cars built across 75000 sq. meters and per car cost will be Rs. 1000. Apart from that, there are drinks and food, which one can expect to be on the expensive side but totally worth the experience. 

If you are someone who doesn’t wish to watch movie in this fashion, don’t you worry! There will also be a six-screen multiplex below the drive-in theatre with price ranging from Rs. 350 to Rs. 750. What’s more? Your movie date can be followed with a fancy dinner since the setup will also have a fine dining area with a capacity of 100 people.

With this drive-in theatre and multiplex, BKC which is a business hub by day will turn into an entertainment hotspot by night. You can experience the best of Mumbai at one place and enjoy fancy meals followed by a romantic movie date. 

Mumbai has given you one more reason to stay in one of the best parts of the city. Staying here will have your weekend plans sorted. Mumbaikars can’t wait for this drive-in theatre to open, so the ones, who recently shifted or are planning to re-locate to a rental flat in Bandra, can you?

BOOKMARK THESE GETAWAYS FOR LONG WEEKENDS!

We all know that Mumbai life can get a little crazy. The morning fight to catch a train from Andheri and the evening trouble of getting from point A to point B at Dadar station can really take a toll on a Mumbaikar. Ek break toh banta hai!

So, when a long weekend comes calling, Mumbaikars love picking it up on the first ring. Away from the city’s hustle and bustle, Mumbaikars, whether an owner or residing in a rental flat are always on the lookout to find those secluded and off beat places to chill and get ready for a long working week. So, if you are new to this city or someone who has lived here for a long time and can really enjoy a good weekend, it is better for you to bookmark these places. They might just come in handy later.

·         Diveagar

Look beyond the beaches of Alibaug and visit the pristine beach which is about 4 hour drive from Mumbai and explore the beauty of Diveagar. Once here, you will forget all your worries and lead the good life.. well at least for the weekend! J Return to work completely relaxed.

·         Malshejghat

This gorgeous located 120 km from Mumbai might just be what you need to get away from the city and be one with nature. It is the perfect weekend getaway for a peaceful holiday and is not commercialized at all. A bird watcher’s paradise, indulge in activities like trekking, hiking, and boating and take away the memory of a lifetime.

·         Manori

Located just 50 kms from Mumbai, the pristine beach of Manori is every traveller’s solitude. A beach which is not crowded, it is the perfect place for fun activities, some heavy duty sports like basketball, cycling, trekking, swimming. And if you aren’t in the mood for some activity, just laze around the beauty and experience salvation under the sunset.

·         Bordi

This place is situated 140 km from Mumbai and the clean beachfront is enough for you to have an Out-of-Mumbai beach experience. The sea here is safe for swimming as the water level do not rise above waist for half a km. However, if you do plan to visit this place, homestay is your only option and they are just as fun.

·         Kolad

Are you an adventurous person? Then, this just might be the place for you. A perfect getaway for the adventurous souls, this place will have different activity for you each day, from kayaking to trekking on the Sahyadri Mountains.

Mumbai can really be tough on all its children. And a little time away from our home can rejuvenate us for an even greater stay in Mumbai. The city is meant to strengthen us and the places around is the escape when the city shows too much of its tough love.

So, get your bags packed already and find the adventurous soul in you or ignite the young spirit in these perfect getaways with your flatmate for the upcoming long weekends around Mumbai.