12 Best Places to Visit Near Mumbai (2026) — Weekend Getaways & Day Trips

Looking for the best places to visit near Mumbai? Here are 12 places ranked by distance — from Bhimashankar (~87 km) to Omkareshwar (~611 km). Each shows how to reach it from Mumbai with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Bhimashankar, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Mumbai1

    Bhimashankar

    ~87 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹110Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 1h 49m
  2. Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Mumbai2

    Trimbakeshwar

    ~146 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹125Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 2h 55m
  3. Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra — hill station near Mumbai3

    Mahabaleshwar

    ~190 km
    Hill StationMaharashtra·★ 4.5

    Best time: March to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹150Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 43m
  4. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Mumbai4

    Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

    ~230 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹170Fastest Train (3AC) · 4h 26m
  5. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra — heritage near Mumbai5

    Ellora Caves

    ~329 km
    HeritageMaharashtra·★ 4.8

    Best time: June to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹225Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 1m
  6. Diu Fort and Beaches, Daman & Diu — beach near Mumbai6

    Diu Fort and Beaches

    ~336 km
    BeachDaman & Diu·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹225Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 8m
  7. Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Mumbai7

    Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur

    ~376 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹250Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 46m
  8. Gir National Park, Gujarat — wild life near Mumbai8

    Gir National Park

    ~391 km
    Wild LifeGujarat·★ 4.6

    Best time: December to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹255Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h
  9. Somnath Temple, Gujarat — pilgrimage near Mumbai9

    Somnath Temple

    ~410 km
    PilgrimageGujarat·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹265Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 19m
  10. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra — heritage near Mumbai10

    Ajanta Caves

    ~423 km
    HeritageMaharashtra·★ 4.7

    Best time: June to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹275Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 31m
  11. Vagator Beach, Goa — beach near Mumbai11

    Vagator Beach

    ~497 km
    BeachGoa·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹310Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 42m
  12. Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh — pilgrimage near Mumbai12

    Omkareshwar

    ~611 km
    PilgrimageMadhya Pradesh·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹375Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 32m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest place to Mumbai?

Bhimashankar in Maharashtra is the closest — about 87 km from Mumbai, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹110.

How far is Bhimashankar from Mumbai?

Bhimashankar is roughly 87 km by road from Mumbai; the fastest option is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (1h 49m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit places to visit near Mumbai?

For most places to visit near Mumbai, the best time to visit is October to March. Check each destination for its exact season.

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