The 5 Best Hill Station Day Trips from Mumbai

1.Hill-station & Heritage: Lonavala & Karla Caves Tour from Mumbai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $72Our pick

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Mumbai to Lonavala and Khandala with an English-speaking guide. Expect Karla Caves, Ekvira Devi Temple, Tiger’s Point, Lion’s Point, Monkey Point, and sunset views. Guide and driver assignments vary, with names such as Gawtam, Nikhil, Aryan, Hassan, and Ismail mentioned for past departures.

“Wow! A well organized tour all around. Both my guide Gawtam and my driver Hassan were, couteous, professional and very accomodating. Enjoyed the commradery, the additional historical information and feeling like I was hanging out with two of my friends.”

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2.Hill Station Tour From Mumbai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $129

Travel from Mumbai to Lonavala in a private air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the ancient Karla and Bhaja Caves, Bhushi Dam, and Lion’s Point. Lunch and cave admission are included. Guides such as Hardik, Kamlesh, Kamlash, and Kamala may lead the day.

“Lonavala is a beautiful town. It took about 2 ~ 2.5 hours to get there and is totally worthwhile. Mr. Hardik was very knowledgeable and professional. The caves are indeed very special in its own way especially the sculptures on the pillarsRead more”

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3.Sula Vineyards Day tour from either Mumbai OR Nashik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $115

Travel privately from Mumbai or Nashik to Sula Vineyards, about three hours away. Your driver handles the road while you tour the wine property, taste included wines, and order lunch at the rooftop restaurant, Little Italy, or Soma. Pickup is offered from Mumbai hotels or the airport.

“We had a fantastic time at the vineyard. Our driver was friendly and accommodating. We had a great time.”

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4.Kalsubai Hike (Midnight Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Join DarkGreen Adventures for a midnight pickup from Mumbai, a sunrise climb of Maharashtra’s highest peak, and a local lunch at Bari village. English-speaking guides such as Krishna lead the hike, while transport, breakfast, refreshments, torches, poles, and hotel pickup are arranged for you.

“As a woman, I felt completely safe on the Kalsubai trek, thanks to the professional and attentive guide. The local food provided was delicious and authentic, adding a wonderful touch to the overall experience.”

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5.Karnala Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Best value

Join DarkGreen Adventures for an eight-hour Karnala Fort hike from Panvel. Guide Krishna and the English-speaking team lead you through forest trails to ancient water tanks, fort remains, and views toward Raigad. Breakfast, local Maharashtrian lunch, transport, refreshments, and a hiking pole are included.

“I joined the Karnala day hike with DarkGreen Adventures on 5th of June. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. The organizers were experienced, which could seen from their top notch arrangements. They ensured the everything was taken care of from start to end without any hassle to any of the participants. It was a day filled with fun and laughter. I definitely recommend this hike to anyone who visits Mumbai.”

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