Mumbai does not need a getaway. Mumbai deserves one — regularly. The city is relentless, and the smartest thing you can do for your week is plan a proper weekend out.
Why look south of Mumbai
Everyone drives north to Lonavala. Skip the crowd — the stretch south towards Pune and beyond has quieter roads, better lakes and stays where you actually sleep.
The ideal short escape
Look for a resort that is:
- 3 to 4 hours by car — long enough to feel like a real break, short enough that you do not lose a day each way.
- On a main highway — no cratered village roads with your family in the back seat.
- Fully self-contained — pool, food, activities and views without needing to drive again once you check in.
Avior Resorts: the Mumbai favourite
Avior Resorts sits in Shirwal on the Pune-Bangalore highway — a comfortable 3.5 hour drive from BKC or Powai. Mumbai families and corporate groups return again and again because the property covers everything on one lakefront campus:
- 40+ luxury rooms with lake and garden views
- A restaurant that handles Mumbai-sized appetites
- Kayaking, ATV rides, and lakeside bonfires
- Packages covering day-outings, overnight stays and full-weekend buyouts
Route from Mumbai
Take the Mumbai-Pune Expressway to Pune, continue on the Pune-Bangalore highway (NH48) for another 45 minutes and exit at Shirwal. Total 260 km, about 4 hours with one coffee stop.
Plan your weekend
Weekends fill up fast in season. Book on the reservation page or reach out through contact for a customised weekend plan.