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Escape the Smog: 7 Offbeat Nature Spots Near Mumbai You Have Probably Missed

Discover 7 offbeat nature escapes near Mumbai, from misty ghats to forest sanctuaries, perfect for a pollution-free weekend away from the city’s smog.

October 19, 2025 / 16:45 IST
Tamhini Ghat It is just a couple of hours away from Mumbai, it is beautiful and provides beautiful sights and landscapes with lush greenery and falls in water, which are all the more beautiful during the monsoon. An ideal escape in the city nature. (Image: Canva)
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Tamhini Ghat
It is just a couple of hours away from Mumbai, it is beautiful and provides beautiful sights and landscapes with lush greenery and falls in water, which are all the more beautiful during the monsoon. An ideal escape in the city nature. (Image: Canva)
Karnala Bird Sanctuary A birdwatcher's paradise is a 60 km away location where more than 200 species of birds are found, there are forest trails as well, a historic fort encircled with lush green nature and calm atmosphere. (Image: Canva)
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Karnala Bird Sanctuary
A birdwatcher's paradise is a 60 km away location where more than 200 species of birds are found, there are forest trails as well, a historic fort encircled with lush green nature and calm atmosphere. (Image: Canva)
Bhandardara A charming village bordering the lakeside and in the Sahyadris, with its Arthur Lake, Randha Falls and peaceful hill scenery. Perfect camping, stargazing, and relaxing within the vicinity of nature. (Image: Canva)
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Bhandardara
A charming village bordering the lakeside and in the Sahyadris, with its Arthur Lake, Randha Falls and peaceful hill scenery. Perfect camping, stargazing, and relaxing within the vicinity of nature. (Image: Canva)
Matheran The only motor-free hill station in Asia, this place is the only source of fresh air, scenic beauty, and red-soil walking trails with lush forest, which makes it an eternal respite from congested city life. (Image: Canva)
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Matheran
The only motor-free hill station in Asia, this place is the only source of fresh air, scenic beauty, and red-soil walking trails with lush forest, which makes it an eternal respite from congested city life. (Image: Canva)
Jawhar Jawhar is an unknown but beautiful place to visit because it is a tribal town whose beauty is mixed with a lot of waterfalls and old structures, making it a good weekend destination. (Image: Canva)
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Jawhar
Jawhar is an unknown but beautiful place to visit because it is a tribal town whose beauty is mixed with a lot of waterfalls and old structures, making it a good weekend destination. (Image: Canva)
Amboli Located in the Western Ghats, this is an eco hotspot that presents stunning selections, cool mist, and dense forest paths. It is also the best place to visit during monsoons because of its biodiversity and serene nature. (Image: Canva)
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Amboli
Located in the Western Ghats, this is an eco hotspot that presents stunning selections, cool mist, and dense forest paths. It is also the best place to visit during monsoons because of its biodiversity and serene nature. (Image: Canva)
Igatpuri This mountain resort is around 120 km away from Mumbai, and the serene lakes, meditation centres and hills shrouded by the mist, this place is ideal when one wants to relax and enjoy the fresh and clean air. (Image: Canva)
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Igatpuri
This mountain resort is around 120 km away from Mumbai, and the serene lakes, meditation centres and hills shrouded by the mist, this place is ideal when one wants to relax and enjoy the fresh and clean air. (Image: Canva)
Nivritti Khatri
first published: Oct 19, 2025 04:45 pm

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