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Even though Mumbai may be a city that has a fast life offering very little time to relax, there are quite a few picnic spots in and around the city that give you time to unwind yourself and enjoy. When planning a picnic, be it with your family or friends, it is best to plan your picnic in advance. Since there are so many picnic spots being made available, it is advisable that one chooses the best possible spot suiting ones budget. To ease the process, here are some of the well-known picnic spots near Mumbai that you can go to and enjoy with your friends and family members.
Places near Mumbai like Lonavala and Khandala, Panchgani, Matheran, Mahableshwar, Bhimashankar, Raigad, Daman, Dapoli, Aurangabad, Murud- Janjira, Harihareshwar, Ratnagiri, Goa, Ajanta & Ellora, Alibaug, Bhandardara, Kashid offer great picnic spots.
If you are looking for a one day picnic spot, you can try these resorts which are a two-three hour drive from the main city of Mumbai: -
• Harshgiri Lake Resort & Water park
• Green paradise (Arnala beach Virar)
• Silient Resort (Palghar Manor)
• Great Escape (Virar)
• Srushti Farms (Vashind) (Agro Tourism)
• Raigad Resorts (Panvel)
• Zus Family Resort (Panvel)
• Kamath Residency (Nagothane)
• Cosmos Resorts (water park) (Lonavala)
• Kumar Resorts (water park) (Lonavala)
• Sky Blue Resort (Lonavala)
• Hotel La Revival (Lonavala)
• Sweet Heart Resort (Lonavala)
Apart from these, you can also visit Sanjay Gandhi National Park to enjoy wildlife and nature. The national park is spread over 104 square kilometers and is full of lush green trees. It also contains Buddhist caves, tiger and lion safaris, and camping facilities as well. It is a perfect picnic spot especially when you have children with you.
You can also plan a picnic inside the Aarey Milk Colony at what is popularly known as the Chota Kashmir. A great family picnic spot, this small lake with row and paddle boats will transform you to another world. This spot also has attractive gardens, lotus pond, vast stretches of green land to relax on.
Alibaug is also a great destination to head on to especially when you want to just ‘get out’. You can take a boat from the gateway of India and within an hour you will find yourself in Alibaug. Apart from the beautiful beaches, you can also visit some old forts and ornate temples and explore in and around. You may also indulge in the spas at the luxurious resorts nearby.
Anand Resort Arnala Virar is a beach resort with coconut trees around. It is an ideal place for a one day picnic. Many people also go to Bhimashankar. Not only does this place offer a temple, but one can indulge in bird watching in the wild life sanctuary there. Bird watching can make your picnic truly exciting. There are a lot many places you can visit for a one day picnic. Wherever you go, the most important thing is to relax and have a good time.
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