If you're looking at taking a break from your routine life and the concrete jungle, and spend some quality time with your better half, we've compiled a list of quick getaways near Mumbai that you might want to check out. And since February 14 is a Sunday in 2021, it gives you the perfect opportunity to make a weekend of it. Go on and grab your other couple friends, book a villa and make it a party!
Not Without BAE: Escape The Mundane This V-Day With These 5 Places Near Mumbai
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Scale The Korigad Fort
If you both are adventure seekers and want to skip hotel stays, then maybe climb a fort together. Korigad is a beautiful hill fort, located only 20 kilometres away from Lonavala near Aamby Valley. You can visit the fort at any time of the year for one-day treks.
What Makes It Awesome: The journey and the trek are de-stressing, and the view on your way and at the end of the trek is breathtaking. You've got to do this at least once, if you haven't already!
Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium
Stay At Basho Bougainvillea Resort, Mulshi
Four-poster beds, an indoor swimming pool, and a view to die for. Can't get perfect than this, can it? If you're looking for a place for an ideal getaway with your partner, you must check out Basho Bougainvillea Resort in Mulshi.
What Makes It Awesome: Offering a variety of accommodation options-cottages, tents and pool villas, each kind comes with a splendid view of the Mulshi lake.
Shell Out: INR 7,500 onward for AC Cottages
When In Mulshi: Obviously, you must visit the Mulshi dam.
Bookmark The Brook At Khanna's, Karjat
Located in the scenic countryside of Karjat, in a tiny village called Vaijanath en route to the Tata Power Plant, is The Brook is a private property built on an acre of land overlooking the Western Ghats on its one end, while touching a perennial, flowing river on the other. This is an entire villa, so you will have the property to yourself.
What Makes It Awesome: It perfect for escaping all the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, considering it's at a private, pretty secluded location.
Shell Out: Price on request
When In Karjat: Visit the Kondana caves, the blackwaters of Pali Bhutiwali dam, or the Bhor Ghat
Spend A Lavish Time At Le Farm In Lonavala
A six-room property built on 15-acres of private mango farms at the backwaters of Vadivali lake, Le Farm likes to call itself a ‘modern, homely farm’. And they couldn’t be more correct about that. The property has modern design elements paired with homeliness. And obviously, there's a massive pool for you and BAE to have a private pool party for yourself, and call your other couple friends for a bigger celebration.
Shell Out: INR 39,000 onward (per night) for 12 adults on weekdays
P.S: Located in Lonavala, it is literally the easiest place to get to. We suggest you just drive down.
When In Lonavala: How about some maggi and kanda bhajiya at Tiger Point with the better half?
Grab Your Tribe To Glenogle Bungalow In Mahabaleshwar
A Scottish bungalow that can house up to 21 people, Glenogle Bungalow is a charming estate nestled in the valley. 6,000 sq. ft. of living area with 5 luxurious bedrooms is the best we can describe it. So if you're a couple that likes to have all your close friends around to celebrate the day of love, book this one!
What Makes It Awesome: They also have a private forest to wander into. Quite trippy, if you ask us!
Shell Out: INR 31,000 onward
When In Mahabaleshwar: Don't forget to have some strawberry cream, guys!