Radisson Blu in Karjat - A Perfect Weekend Getaway from Mumbai

 "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - by Oprah

Birthdays are often a reminder to celebrate your life and be thankful for every single blessing that has come your way. Its indeed a blessing to have people in life who are more excited about your special day than you are and put their heart and soul in planning things to surprise you😇.

For me, birthdays have always been a personal celebration with family👪. This year, to ring in my 36th, the man of the house and the lil' one disguised me all the way on a road trip till I spotted a hoarding that read as 'welcome to Radisson Blu in Karjat'. Voila! Just a perfect birthday weekend getaway, away from the daily hustle and bustle.  I just needed this to dive into the next year of my life!😉

Radisson Blu's Picturesque Property in Karjat

Getting There:

Karjat is on the outskirts of Mumbai and is surrounded by the picturesque Sahyadri's and is often a visual treat during the monsoons as its covered with scenic lush greenery. It is approximately 2 hours (approx. 63 kms) drive from Mumbai that makes it an ideal getaway from Mumbai. The final destination - Radisson Blu in Karjat is approx. 69 km from Mumbai.

5 Things to do in Radisson Blu in Karjat:

1. Chilling by the Pool: Just chill by the pool overlooking the beautiful mountains - it feels heavenly!  The ideal time for a swim is after 4:00 ish when the sun is about to set and the water is slightly warm.

The monsoon weather was an icing on the cake

2. Massage Therapy at Tattva Spa: Massages have always worked as a relaxing therapy for me. And there couldn't have been a better gift than a  Swedish massage to unwind and rejuvenate. The huge Buddha statue in the lobby made the  ambience quite relaxing. The spa area was well sanitized and my masseuse was well experienced, courteous and polite. Yes, I did remember Phoebe from F.R.I.E.N.D.S 😀.

The Buddha Statue in a Relaxing Pose

The Spa Reception Area

3. Rekindle the Child in you at the Game Zone: The game zone is at the back side of the resort and you can be dropped there by the staff through a buggy. Its a big game zone having a variety of games including a huge trampoline. The main game zone has bowling, foosball, air hockey and arcade games. It also has a separate kids zone.

In the game zone

4. Play Outdoor Games in the Lawn: The wide expanse makes it an ideal place for playing any outdoor games with your loved ones. 

The view from the window

5. Just Soak in the Picturesque Surrounding: The property is huge and every corner is vibrant, scenic and picturesque. Just soak in the moment and capture some good clicks to help you to take a walk down the memory lane.

Some clicks to walk down the memory lane

A glimpse of the wide spread

That's the birthday girl signing off with a bag full of sweet memories😇💜