Lavasa: Top 5 Things to Do on Your Weekend Getaway

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Distance from Pune:  245 kilometres

A relaxing stay in a hill station or an action-packed trip with adventure sports – a tough choice, isn’t it? In Lavasa, you can do both! A popular weekend getaway from Mumbai and Pune, Lavasa is a unique hill station cum city. If you are travelling from delhi or mumbai, then mumbai-lavasa highway and delhi-lavasa highway is a recommended road trip. other than that make the most of your vacation by doing these things in Lavasa:

Things to Do in Lavasa

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Indoor Golf – Lavasa’s indoor Pitch & Putt Golf facility is one of the biggest attractions. Choose between playing a basic game (1 hour) and virtual golf simulator (2 hours).

Spa in Style – The Karvi Spa in Davsino Country Club boasts of 11 therapy rooms and offers rejuvenating spa massages. A relaxing weekend indeed!

Adventure Sports – If you and your family are up for outdoor fun, try rappelling, rock climbing, paint ball and more at the Xthrill Adventure Academy. Alternatively, you can also enjoy Pontoon boat rides on the lake.

Nature Walk – What’s a better way to explore a hill station than nature walks? Come across rare species of birds, flowers and enjoy the freshness.

Bamboosa – See craftsmen at work at the renowned bamboo factory. Buy artefacts such as wall clocks, lamp shades, furniture and showpieces made from bamboo in forests here.

And here’s another thing to bookmark for your trip to Lavasa – street plays by professional actors on Saturday (first and second of every month).

Insider Tips

Where to Stay? The Waterfront Shaw, Fortune Select Dasve, Mercure Lavasa. Here are other hotels in Lavasa.

Budget: Rs. 3,500 for 2 nights (inclusive of 3-star hotel stay)

Distance from Mumbai: 185 kilometres (3 hours 30 minutes by road – Mumbai-Pune Expressway). 

Traveller Type: History lovers, family, solo travellers
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