Igatpuri: A Perfect Weekend Getaway From Mumbai (3.5 Hours By Road) Last Updated: June 15, 2021

Looking for a weekend getaway from Mumbai? If you said yes then this article is for you!

Trip duration: 2 nights, 3 days

Total cost: INR 25,000 or approx. USD 335 (for 6 adults and 2 children)

2020 was a tough year for my family and me, majorly because of the pandemic. I used my 25th birthday as a reason to plan something that was a much-needed break for all of us.

For my birthday, all I wanted was to be away from the city amidst green farms and a water body with my folks. This wasn’t hard to achieve given the fact that Mumbai is only a few hours away from some of the most beautiful views that stand out even more during the monsoon.

The months from mid-July to September end are the best for weekend getaways from Mumbai in my opinion. This is the time when the monsoon brings greener fields, pleasant weather, and the joy of sipping piping hot chai with some pakoras to enjoy it all.

I researched for properties close to Mumbai and settled for a rustic villa located close to the Kadwa Reservoir in Igatpuri which is a small town located in the Western Ghat mountains of Maharashtra.

It was perfect as there was a water body minutes away from our villa and no people in our immediate sight. Waking up to pure nature all around and breathing fresh air after months of staying indoors felt so precious!

We had two caretakers at the property who sanitized the entire villa before we arrived and were available throughout the day in case we needed help with anything. For the safety of the locals, going outside the property on foot was prohibited. So we ventured out in our car and drove to the reservoir that was 5 minutes from our villa. We were the only ones there.

Before getting there, we confirmed with the caretaker if it was safe to go and take a dip in the water. We witnessed one of the most breathtaking sunsets there on our first day.

We drove to a nearby village and picked some hot local food popular in this region including Bajra Bhakri, Sev Sabzi, Baingan Sabzi, and Shrikhand. It was delicious (and also super spicy!)

We spent our second day inside the villa where we had our soulful meals with a view.

Later in the evening, we drove to the same village where we got dinner from. This time, we had some Batata Bhajji and other such local food-to-go.

We also went back to the lake to enjoy the view one last time. After a relaxing two-day weekend, we checked out on our third day in the morning and drove back to Mumbai.

The weekend getaway in Igatpuri was truly a rejuvenating experience!


For anyone looking at visiting this property in the future, please feel free to get in touch with me. I will be more than happy to share my experience in detail.