Living in a busy city like Mumbai isn't always a privilege, especially if you crave greenery and a breath of unadulterated air every once in a while. One such craving over a weekend pulled me out of the city and its madness and compelled me to drive down to the Radisson Blue Resort and Spa in Karjatabout two hours away from MumbaiCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group's 29th Radisson Blu property in India.

pLiving in a busy city like Mumbai isnandrsquo;t always a privilege, especially if you crave greenery and a breath of unadulterated air every once in a while. One such craving over a weekend pulled me out of the city and its madness and compelled me to drive down to the Radisson Blue Resort and Spa in Karjatandmdash;about two hours away from Mumbaiandmdash;Carlson Rezidor Hotel Groupandrsquo;s 29th Radisson Blu property in India. andnbsp;/p pandnbsp;/p
pThe drive is rather scenic, and serves as a great start to a well-deserved break. Mine was punctuated with pit stops to gorge on spicy local vada pav that I downed with piping hot, freshly brewed tea. A light drizzle played the perfect harmony./p
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pA drive through the quaint settlements of Karjat and lush green mountains brought me to the tastefully designed Radisson property. Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Sahyadri range, Radisson Blue Resort and Spa exudes a vibe that can instantly put one at ease. I could feel a sense of calm prevail as I walked into the property, only the sound of the gushing Ulhas River brok...