10 monsoon must-dos across Maharashtra

10 monsoon must-dos across Maharashtra

By TravelDine

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.

Karjat

Discover ancient caves, pilgrimage points, a waterfall, the river Ulhas and a dam.

Bhandardara

Go to the forests full of fireflies or Kalsubai Peak (the highest in Maharashtra), and India’s largest earthen dam.

Harihareshwa

Head straight to its beautiful beaches.

Matheran

India’s only hill-station without vehicular traffic.

Mahabaleshwar 

Visit strawberry farms to colonial homes, churches and waterfalls.

Bhimashankar

Spot Indian Giant Squirrels, sacred groves and bioluminescent trees that glow in the dark in the monsoon.

Malshej Ghat

A large mist-enrobed plateau for easy walks in the rain.

Igatpuri

A plethora of lakes and dams, fields, streams, waterfalls.

Kolad

River rafting and adventure sports make Kolad a great option.

Chikaldhara

The Gawaligad fort at Chikaldhara is especially stunning in the monsoon.