{"id":771,"date":"2018-09-21T14:18:44","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T08:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/blog\/?p=771"},"modified":"2026-10-08T00:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:37:46","slug":"hill-stations-near-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/blog\/article\/hill-stations-near-mumbai","title":{"rendered":"12 Hill Stations Near Mumbai: Distance, Seasons & Trip Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Lonavala, Khandala and Matheran are among the most practical hill stations near Mumbai for a short break. Igatpuri, Jawhar and Bhandardara suit a slower weekend, while Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar are better with two or three days. Amboli and Panhala need a longer trip.<\/strong> Choose by total travel time, the season and how much walking your group enjoys\u2014not distance alone.<\/p>\n

This guide compares 12 hill getaways, starting with the closer options. Karjat is a foothill getaway and Lavasa is a planned lakeside township: both offer hill scenery, but neither is a traditional high-altitude hill station. They are included so you can make a useful comparison before booking.<\/p>\n

Featured photograph: Amboli\u2019s monsoon waterfalls, a destination best suited to a longer trip from Mumbai.<\/em><\/p>\n

Travel information reviewed in October 2026. Road distances and driving times below are broad planning estimates; your starting point in Mumbai, route, traffic and weather will change them.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jump to:<\/strong> Comparison table<\/a> \u00b7 Choose your getaway<\/a> \u00b7 Karjat<\/a> \u00b7 Khandala<\/a> \u00b7 Lonavala<\/a> \u00b7 Matheran<\/a> \u00b7 Igatpuri<\/a> \u00b7 Jawhar<\/a> \u00b7 Bhandardara<\/a> \u00b7 Lavasa<\/a> \u00b7 Panchgani<\/a> \u00b7 Mahabaleshwar<\/a> \u00b7 Panhala<\/a> \u00b7 Amboli<\/a> \u00b7 Best time<\/a> \u00b7 FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n

Hill stations near Mumbai: distance and trip comparison<\/h2>\n

Approximate road-planning ranges from Mumbai; driving times are one way.<\/p>

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Destination<\/th>\nRoad distance<\/th>\nDriving time<\/th>\nAllow<\/th>\nBest fit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Karjat<\/a><\/th>\n65\u201395 km<\/td>\n2\u20133 hours<\/td>\n1\u20132 days<\/td>\nA resort break or foothill walks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Khandala<\/a><\/th>\n80\u2013105 km<\/td>\n2\u20133.5 hours<\/td>\n1\u20132 days<\/td>\nValley views with Lonavala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lonavala<\/a><\/th>\n85\u2013110 km<\/td>\n2\u20133.5 hours<\/td>\n1\u20132 days<\/td>\nAn accessible first hill-station trip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matheran<\/a><\/th>\n80\u2013110 km to Dasturi<\/td>\n2.5\u20134 hours, plus the final transfer<\/td>\n1\u20132 days<\/td>\nA largely vehicle-free walking holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Igatpuri<\/a><\/th>\n120\u2013145 km<\/td>\n3\u20134 hours<\/td>\n2 days<\/td>\nA mountain-view stay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jawhar<\/a><\/th>\n150\u2013190 km<\/td>\n4\u20135.5 hours<\/td>\n2 days<\/td>\nWarli art, heritage and viewpoints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bhandardara<\/a><\/th>\n165\u2013195 km<\/td>\n4\u20135.5 hours<\/td>\n2 days<\/td>\nLake scenery and a quiet stay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lavasa<\/a><\/th>\n185\u2013225 km<\/td>\n4.5\u20136 hours<\/td>\n2 days<\/td>\nLakeside scenery, after checking access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panchgani<\/a><\/th>\n240\u2013275 km<\/td>\n5\u20137 hours<\/td>\n2\u20133 days<\/td>\nA relaxed family hill-station stay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mahabaleshwar<\/a><\/th>\n260\u2013295 km<\/td>\n5.5\u20137.5 hours<\/td>\n2\u20133 days<\/td>\nViewpoints, lake visits and cool evenings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panhala<\/a><\/th>\n380\u2013430 km<\/td>\n7.5\u20139.5 hours<\/td>\n3 days or more<\/td>\nFort heritage with Kolhapur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amboli<\/a><\/th>\n480\u2013530 km<\/td>\n9\u201312 hours<\/td>\n3 days or more<\/td>\nWestern Ghats nature and waterfalls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n

These ranges are not live navigation estimates. Check the route from your actual pickup point and add time for food, parking and the final approach to your hotel. On a rainy holiday weekend, even a nearby destination can take substantially longer to reach.<\/p>\n

Which hill station should you choose?<\/h2>\n