Planning a Company Picnic in January: Any Suggestions for Non-Resort Locations?

Hello,

I have to arrange a one-day picnic on the 5th of January 2008 for our company. We don't want to go to any resorts. Please suggest places that would be better to visit in the month of January.

Thank you in advance.

Meghana

Dear Meghana,

We have also organized a one-day picnic next week. We are going to Chokidhani near Wagholi. If you have more than 80 people, they will offer some discount.

Thanks,
Prachi

Below are options for picnics from Mumbai (assuming your company is in Mumbai and not Pune).

Bhandardara near Igatpuri is a good place with MTDC dormitory and rooms. Travel time is 4 hours one way.

Another good location would be Kashid Beach, which is 35 kilometers ahead of Alibaug. A unique way to reach this place could be to take a launch from Gateway of India to Alibaug and arrange for a vehicle from Alibaug to Kashid and back. Travel time is 2 1/2 hours from Gateway of India.

Satish R

Some other places near Mumbai are:

1. Karnala Caves near Panvel
2. Karla Caves on the way to Pune.
3. Elephanta Caves
4. Saputara in Gujarat, about a 4-hour drive from Mumbai
5. Mount Abu in Gujarat, which is near Ahmedabad station but not suitable for a one-day picnic.
6. Dudhni in Silvassa, about a 2 1/2-hour drive from Mumbai.
7. Jampore Beach in Daman, about a 2 1/2-hour drive from Mumbai
8. Kelva Beach near Palghar, about a 2-hour drive from Mumbai.
9. There is a resort near Manohar in Jawahar Taluka. For more details, you can contact Nature Trails at 022 25423586 or 25401601.

Dear Meghnaji,

Good afternoon.

If you are looking for a one-day adventure picnic or outing, there are numerous options around Mumbai/Pune, such as:

a) Peb fort - Matheran near Thane/Kalyan.
b) Fort Kothligad near Karjat.
c) Fort Prabalgad near Panvel.
d) Fort Karnala and bird sanctuary near Panvel.
e) Fort Rajmachee / Dhak near Lonavala.
f) Nag-Phani or Dukes Nose near Khandala.
g) Fort Korigad near Amby Valley.
h) Fort Lohagad / Tung / Tikona near Pawna dam backwaters.
i) Fort Purandar or Rajgad or Torna near Pune - 50 to 80 km range.
j) Panshet or Varasgaon backwaters area.
k) Mulshi backwaters.
l) Tamihini area (90 km).
m) Jejuri area.
n) Vadhu-Koregaon area on Nagar road.

There are many more combinations available depending on the activities, distance, and cost. Please visit the provided link for more information.

If you are interested in a truly enjoyable wilderness adventure-based picnic or a learning workshop, please contact us.

Jayant Dofey
Head - Team 29028
Email: jayant29028@yahoo.com
Phone: 9823129439