The monsoon clouds bring a sharp pang of wanderlust.
Soak in the fantastic weather at these amazing spots.
Though Lonavala and Khandala are absolutely lush and lovely …
They tend to be over-run by revellers from Mumbai and Pune.
Explore these avenues instead.
Discover ancient caves, pilgrimage points, a waterfall, the river Ulhas and a dam.
Go to the forests full of fireflies or Kalsubai Peak (the highest in Maharashtra), and India’s largest earthen dam.
Head straight to its beautiful beaches.
India’s only hill-station without vehicular traffic.
Visit strawberry farms to colonial homes, churches and waterfalls.
Spot Indian Giant Squirrels, sacred groves and bioluminescent trees that glow in the dark in the monsoon.
A large mist-enrobed plateau for easy walks in the rain.
A plethora of lakes and dams, fields, streams, waterfalls.
River rafting and adventure sports make Kolad a great option.
The Gawaligad fort at Chikaldhara is especially stunning in the monsoon.