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Weekend Getaways from Mumbai and Pune: Lonavala and Nashik

Two easy drives from Mumbai and Pune — the monsoon green of Lonavala and the vineyards of Nashik — with what to do and where to stay in a private home.

By the Avenaa team · 13 November 2026 · 5 min read

You do not need a flight for a proper break. Two of Maharashtra’s best weekend escapes are a few hours’ drive from Mumbai and Pune.

Lonavala and Khandala

In the Sahyadri hills, Lonavala turns green and misty in the monsoon, with waterfalls, Bhushi Dam, Tiger’s Point and the forts of Lohagad and Visapur. A large private bungalow with a pool is the classic way to do a family weekend or a celebration with friends.

  • Drive: roughly 2 hours from Mumbai, 1–1.5 hours from Pune, traffic permitting.
  • Best time: June to September for the monsoon, October to February for cool weather.

Nashik

Nashik is Maharashtra’s wine capital: vineyard tours and tasting rooms along the Gangapur and Trimbak roads, the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple and the ghats of the Godavari. Winter brings the grape harvest season.

  • Drive: about 3–4 hours from Mumbai or Pune.
  • Best time: October to March.
Leave early on Friday or late on Sunday to miss the worst of the expressway traffic, and check the home’s check-in time before you set off.
Homes in Lonavala Homes in Nashik

Stay with Avenaa

Avenaa 3BHK Tapo One villa, Nashik3 BHK · Bungalow · up to 9 guests · Singapur Garden, Nashik
from ₹6,950 / night
Avenaa 2bhk Casa Imperia Nashik2 BHK · Apartment · up to 6 guests · Mann Adroja building, Nashik
from ₹3,000 / night
Avenaa 2BHK Luxe Loft Vrindavan Nagar Nashik,India2 BHK · Apartment · up to 4 guests · Nashik
from ₹2,750 / night
Avenaa 5Bhk Laxbina Luxury Villa,Waksai,Lonavla5 BHK · Bungalow · up to 12 guests · Lonavala
from ₹25,000 / night
All homes in NashikAll homes in Lonavala

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