Skip Alibaug And Explore These 8 Places Near Mumbai

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1. Karnala

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2. Kelva Beach

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3. Jawhar

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4. Bordi And Dahanu

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5. Murud And Janjira

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6. Malshej Ghat

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7. Durshet

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8. Tamhini Ghat

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