Oh, the adventures that await you, only a short drive away. There are SO many offbeat, out-of-this-world experiences, right in our (mountainous) backyards. Tell bae that V-Day is going to be full of adrenaline rush. We're about to list places that'll give you ALL the wanderlust. Plan your Valentine's Day and enjoy a romantic getaway. Read on!
Jungle Safari Or Wine Tasting: Activities In Maharashtra You Can Travel For With Bae
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Take A Hot Air Balloon Ride
Organized by Adventure Nation, the Hot Air Balloon Safari at Lonavala is an experience of a lifetime. At a height of 1,200 feet in the air, you will obviously get to witness breathtaking views. Follow it up with a nice candle-lit dinner after, and this day will officially become un-trump-able.
Price: INR 8,900 + 18% tax per person
P.S: Don't forget to take ALL the pictures. Believe us, you'll want to document this one!
Go On A Jungle Safari
Tadoba Tiger Reserve offers an exhilarating experience to those seeking to get close to wildlife and nature. If you're both nature buffs, this is about as perfect as date night gets. Marvel in the beauty of the National Animal, shoot brilliant pictures, and get woke about the way tigers live in the wild. We think it's foolproof. The Jungle Trail customizes and plans 2N/3D safari trips for you that includes travel, food, and accommodation.
Price: Depends on the number of people and the kind of inclusions they want, but starts at INR 10,000
Go Strawberry-Picking In The Hills
This one’s for those who want to enter a slower time capsule at Panchgani, the Strawberry town of Maharashtra. We suggest going here on priority, since the berries are all seasonal, and you definitely don't wanna head here smack in the middle of summer. Whisk your partner away for a day of tasting, testing and picking at strawberry, raspberry, mulberry and blueberry plantations! It's also a beautiful road trip, and a great way to unplug.
P.S: Laxmi Strawberry farm allows you to pick fresh strawberries from their huge farmland (at a cost of course)
Relax At A Wellness Retreat
Maharashtra is full of wellness retreats. Lucky for you, we have a list of luxury wellness retreats where you and bae can pamper yourselves. If you've been planning to go to one of these for ages, consider this a sign. We know you need it after all those long working hours, all that burnout, and to shake off the struggle of your commute!
Best Stay Options: The Ark Wellness Resort, Mango Farm House, Amanzi
Price: Between INR 15,000 to 30,000
Swill Wine & Kick Back At A Vineyard
We're #blessed to be in such close proximity to some of the world's best vineyards. So many of them are in Nashik, it's honestly just criminal to not go! If both you and your beau are into wining, dining and well, studying the process of wine-making, this is obviously for you! Just remember to set aside a whole day to deal with your wine hangovers before you drive back to the city.
P.S: You can also go grape stomping in Nashik at the Soma Vine Village
Price: INR 4,000 onward at Soma Vine Village, in case you'd want to stay back
Go Ziplining In Kolad
Embrace your thirst for adventure with your partner, and follow the trail as it leads you to the amazing river Kundalika in Kolad. Thrillophilia organizes a ziplining outing at a very minimal cost and this one is truly for beginners. So if you're a curious first-timer, don't worry much.
Organized by: Thrillophilia
Price: INR 250 onward
P.S: You can also sign up for the Kolad river water rafting activity with Thrillophia at a cheap cost!