{"id":1396,"date":"2024-05-27T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2024-05-27T16:00:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T16:00:42","slug":"weekend-getaways-from-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/weekend-getaways-from-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Getaways from Mumbai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Mumbai<\/a>, with its bustling city life, offers several delightful <a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">weekend getaway<\/a> options that provide a refreshing break. Here are some top choices:<\/p>\n<h3>1. <strong>Lonavala and Khandala<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distance from Mumbai:<\/strong> Approximately 83 km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Famous for their scenic beauty, waterfalls, and lush green valleys. 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