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Lonavala -
West India Hill Station
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Lonavala
Tour
Lonavala is a Hill station in Maharashtra. Also known as
the jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains. This Hill Station
is also a popular Health Resort in the western ranges on
the sahyadri,It Is situated on a hieght of 625 mtrs.
above sea level and is a popular gateway from Mumbai and
Pune. It also serves as a starting point for tourists
interested in visiting the famous, ancient Buddhist rock
cut caves of Bhaja and Karla, which are located near
this hill station.
Location Lonavala:
Lonavala is located in the western part of the state of
Maharashtra, in India. It is situated 106 km southeast
of Mumbai at an altitude of 625 m above sea level.
Weather :
The weather in Lonavala is pleasant. Summers
(April-June) are mild, while winters are cool
(November-February). It experiences heavy southwestern
monsoon rains between June and September.
Time to Visit :
The best time to visit Lonavala is between the months of
October and May. It is advised not to visit Lonavala in
the monsoon season between the months of June and
September, as it experiences heavy rainfall during this
time.
Places to see :
Lonavala provides a panoramic view of the lush green
surroundings of the Sahyadri ranges. The peaceful
environs of the town, which provides a great escape from
the hustle and bustle of Mumbai city, attract tourists
to this place. Travelers can take a walk along the
waterfalls, the grassy abundance and hills in and around
Lonavala. The mountainous terrain of Lonavala is ideal
for trekking and hiking.
Nearby Places :
There are numerous lakes around Lonavala. Tugauli,
Lonavala and Bhushi lakes are worth visiting; so is the
Walvan Dam. The small hill station of Khandala is just 5
km away. Travelers coming from Mumbai pass through
Khandala before reaching Lonavala. Kaivalyadhama Yoga
Hospital is 2 km from Lonavala on the road to Karla and
Bhaja caves. This center attracts both local and foreign
tourists seeking yogic healing. This center was founded
in 1924 and conducts various courses in Yoga along with
a research center and a training college. Karla and
Bhaja Caves, located in the hills at a distance of 11 km
from Lonavala, are important places to visit. These
rock-cut cave temples dating back to 2nd century BC and
are amongst the oldest and finest examples of Buddhist
rock cut temple art in India, belonging to the Hinayana
sect of Buddhism. Adventure seekers can try their hand
at rock climbing at the Duke. s Nose peak and other
locations in the Karla hills, near Lonavala.
Travel Information :
Air: The nearest airport from Lonalvala is Pune, which
is 64 km from Lonavala.
Train: Lonavala is on the main railway line between
Mumbai and Pune , all express trains plying between the
two cities stop here.
Road:The bus service between Lonavala and Pune is good
(2 hours). However, the ride is rough and it takes 4
hours to reach Mumbai from Lonavala. Buses shuttle
between Lonavala and Khandala (5 km from Lonavala; 15
minutes trip).
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