Visiting a hill station is the best option to relax and feel at ease especially when the weather cools down, Maharashtra’s landscape turns into a peaceful retreat perfect for a winter escape. The state’s diverse scenery, from misty hills to quiet beaches, offers many places to explore, especially for those in Maharashtra or nearby.
The Sahyadri mountain range, stretching through the state, is home to beautiful and lesser-known hill stations, each with its own natural beauty and serene atmosphere. If you’re looking for a refreshing break surrounded by nature, here are some hill stations in Maharashtra that offer a perfect getaway.
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1. Lonavala, Maharashtra:
Lonavala is the most popular of the Maharashtra hill stations, often known as 'Jewel of Sahyadri.' It is one of the naturally beautiful escapades, it includes lush forests, waterfalls, and lakes. There are possibilities for nature-lovers to explore historic forts, old caves, or trek various trails.
2. Khandala, Maharashtra:
Khandala is a peaceful hill station near Lonavala known for its clean surroundings and scenic views. This falls under the state of the Western Ghats, which boasts lush valley and falls for treks, hiking. Two other tourist places fall easy because of proximity- airports of Mumbai and Pune are also accessible.
3. Matheran, Maharashtra:
Matheran is located at a height of 2625 feet from the sea, this little place remains quite cool always and is scintillating during rain. Walking trails are natural enough to suggest strolls here, points like Dodhani Falls and Louisa Point are visual treats. Some of the activities around here are having picnics at Charlotte Lake, hiking to the forts, and exploring surrounding lush green areas, best months to visit between October and February.
4. Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra:
This hill station includes waterfalls, lakes, and forests- it is called the 'Land of Strawberries.' In the many places to see there are Venna Lake and Lord Mahabaleshwar Temple, many adventure activities which include boating and trekking, for nature lovers there can be bird watching and fine views from such points as Babington Point.
5. Igatpuri, Maharashtra:
Igatpuri is a relatively unknown hill station in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. Known for its serenity landscapes and waterfalls and temples, the place has gained immense recognition due to the presence of Vipassana International Academy-a meditation centre-which is visited from different parts of the world.