Has your current work life made you stressful and you have become short temper that was never a part of your character? Well it is time you got out of the city and rejuvenated your soul by enjoying a weekend holiday tour with your friends or family members. A change in scene for a day or two would help you to dissolve stress from your body and you would feel fresh to enjoy the challenges that life offers, when you visit the busy city back after a few days. Most weekends Mumbai holiday packages require a minimum of two to three days at the max and during this period you can rest your tired mind and also enjoy great offered in the various Mumbai tourism hotels where you would stay. To make your work a little easy here a few weekend gateways suggested by most people who stay in Mumbai.
Khandala:
This is a hill situation which enjoys great scenic beauty and is located in the Western Ghats area of the state. Khandala is characterized by its long monsoon season and this makes its environment full of lush greenery that soothes the sore eyes of the traveler visiting Khandala from Mumbai. Most weekends Mumbai holiday packages would consist of two days and one can easily depart for it on Friday and be back in office by Monday morning. Surrounded by Sahayadri mountain range Khandala has many tourist attractions. These are the Pavana Lake, Caves in Bhaja and Lohagad Fort. Also do visit the breathtaking Kune waterfalls and Rajamachi forest there.
Shirdi:
One of the most popular Mumbai holiday packages destinations is the small city of Shirdi. This city is popular because Shridi Sai Baba the holy saint resided in this city and taught common people there to live life using simple values of life. The city is 296 km away from Mumbai as witnesses a large population of tourists there throughout the year. Gurusthan is a religious spot for his followers and many people visit the area to gain his blessings. Other popular location in Shirdi is Chawadi where the great saint would stay every night on alternate days. One can always choose and stay at various shirdi hotels available at affordable prices.
Mahabaleshwar:
Mahabaleshwar is located amidst the evergreen forest and is famous for its beautiful sights. A few of the popular locations to visit there are:
Elephants Head Point – The formation of an elephant head in the rocky area of Mahabaleshwar showcases Natures spectacular work. There are steps present to climb to the highest point of Elephants Head Point and once you reach there you can stretch yourself in the benches kept there. If you are lucky in the evening there are many snack vendors that would offer you a hot cup of tea and spicy tit bits.
Mahabaleshwar Temple- The old temple situated in Mahabaleshwar has a Shiva lingam that is shaped like a Rudrakshays. Hindu mythology states that Lord Shiva killed two demons there and thus the place is worshipped by the followers of Lord Shiva.
While returning from your chosen weekend Mumbai holiday packages, you would feel remorse as the good two days that you enjoyed there are a thing of the past. But a little voice in your head tells you that you would visit a Mumbai tourism website and be back for another weekend vacation in a month's time.
Martin Wynn
