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Things to do in Lonavala

The striking Hill station of the west, Lonavala has many great experiences to cherish. Here are a few things that you must try while you are in Lonavala
Go Camping
The awe-inspiring countryside of Lonavala is the perfect getaway for your camping weekend getaway. The small hills and the surrounding forests make many great camping sites in this town. There are many agencies that run camping services here. You can hire one and enjoy a day or two in the wild. Rockface camping, luxury camping, wild forest camping and rain camping are few of the options available.
Be Adventurous
This small hill station near Mumbai has an immense opportunity to examine your inner talents. You can enjoy a number of thrilling and exciting adventures here. Rappelling, Valley crossing, Rock climbing, Trekking, etc are some adrenaline pumping activities that give you a boost of exhilaration.
Go Karting
Just the mention of the fun sport makes you smile. Lonavala has special Go Karting tracks for the tourists on the outskirts. Located at a distance of 5 kilometers from the main city the track offers you to enjoy a thrilling ride of Go Karting with your family and friends.

Places to see in Lonavala

There are many places of interest in Lonavala that makes it the perfect vacation destination for family and friends.
Bhairavnath Temple
Devoted to the incarnation fo Lord Shiva, Lord Bhairav the temple is nestled in the dense forests of Lonavala. It is an ancient shrine and the architecture boasts its relation to the Indian mythology. It represents the architecture of the Konkan style and has a big and many small temples in the area. The temple witnesses many tourists on the occasion of Mahashivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Kune Waterfalls
The 14 highest waterfalls in the world the Kune waterfall is located in between Lonavala and Khandala. The fall cascades from the height of 200 meters and is an incredible sight to see. The waterfall is bordered by lush green area and makes the sight even more spectacular. The waterfall forms a pool at its feet that offers the tourist an opportunity to swim and bath. The fall witnesses heavy water flow in the time of rains. Also, the famous rappelling adventure is organized near the waterfall.
Lohagad Fort
The magnificent Lohagad fort is located at the top of a hillock at the height of 3400 feet. The fort means Iron Fort and is the separator of the Pawna Basin from the Indrayani Basin. Chattarpati Shivaji, the great Maratha Ruler has his roots in this fort. The fort has also witnessed many other Vidarbha rulers. The important sites to see are Maha Darwaja, Ganesh Darwaja, Narayan Darwaja and Hanuman Darwaja.
Pawna Lake
Situated in the outer part of Lonavala, Pawna Lake is an artificial lake made by the Pawna Dam. It is s famous picnic and leisure spot in Lonavala. You can enjoy row boating, motor boating and paddle boating at the lake.
Baja Caves
The splendid rock-cut caves are located atop a hill in Lonavala. The caves are 22 in number and are dated back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries. They are said to be related to the Buddhism period in the west and the carving and the scripture on the caves indicate the high relation of them with the Buddhism.
Rajmachi Fort
The Shridhan and Manaranjan forts combined form the amazing citadel, Rajmachi Fort. The fort faces the Bor Ghat which was once the prime trade route between the Mumbai and Pune. Founded by Satavahanas the fort was taken over by Shivaji Maharaj in 1657 and was also under the Mughals for a period of a year. The brilliant architecture of the twin forts is the prime attraction of this place apart from the picturesque view that the fort offers. The fort is one large fort that comprises of many residential units, massive gateways, common gathering places, temples, and many water reservoirs.

Food and Shopping in Lonavala

Food in Lonavala
The town has many restaurants that serve lip-smacking Indian delicacies. The prime food of the state if non-vegetarian, however, you can find a good number of vegetarian dishes while in Lonavala. The people of Lonavala like their food spicy and hot. There are many dishes that makes you cry for water but as an Indian you love indulging in the fiery taste. Samosa, Vada Pav, Jalebi, Bonda Vada are the prime snacks to eat while sipping the perfect cup of tea.
Shopping in Lonavala
The local market of Lonavala serves you the best of the chicks you would have ever had in your life. The place is also famous for the jams, snacks, namkeens and bakery biscuits. You can also visit the local market and buy yourself dried fishes. The chivda and wafers of Lonavala are worth buying. Thre are also some malls that offer you luxury buying experience.

How to reach Lonavala

Lonavala by Bus
Lonavala is located on the Mumbai-Pune National Highway and has well-connected road network. The bus for Lonavala can be boarded from Mumbai, Pune, and other nearby towns. The buses are affordable and the best way to reach Lonavala.
Lonavala by Taxi
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway makes the ride to Kovalam smooth and pleasant. It is a hill station that has the most picturesque sights to admire. A taxi ride might be a little expensive but if you share it with your co-passengers the travel would be sightseeing.
Lonavala by Train
Lonavala is well connected to every other part of the country through a widespread rail network. There are local trains running to and fro Lonavala from Pune in every 15 minutes.
Lonavala by Air
There isn’t any airport in Lonavala, though the city owns an Indian Air Force Station Troppo located at the Aamby Valey City but it is not for the use of the civilians. The nearest airport to Lonavala is the Pune International Airport located at a distance of 64 Kilometers. One can also land on Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai and take a bus, train or taxi to Kovalam. The distance between the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Kovalam is 104 Kilometers.

Lonavala Distance from near by Places
Lonavala from Pune 65 Kilometers
Lonavala from Mumbai 82 kilometers
Lonavala from Thane 83 kilometers
Lonavala from Khandala 3.8 Kilometers

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Mohammad Sakib
28 Jun 2018 07:51 PM
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JAYANT PAUL
28 Jun 2018 07:51 PM
Lonavala is not at all cool destination it was too hot in October end. Lonavala Retreat Hetitage hotel Reception is selfish and cheats the guest. He was not on his words. He charged 5500/-Rs. And gave nothing complimentary. And sightseeing he charged so much just 4-5 kms around. He did not even dropped us Railway station as coommitted by him that he wud arrange taxi. He was a liar and cheater. I don't suggest any guest to stay at Heritage Retreat Hotel, lonavala.
Venkat
28 Jun 2018 07:52 PM
GOOD
Deepshikha khandelwal
07 Jun 2018 10:07 PM
very very bad experience
Rahul mishra
09 Oct 2018 01:32 AM
awesome

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17 Jan 2024
There Is More To Lonavala Than A Big Boss House

  Big Boss season 12 is going on and it’s not possible to not talk about Lonavala when discussing Big Boss. The first season of Big Boss aired in 2006 made Lonavala extremely popular amongst their fans and since then not just the people from Mumbai rather from around the country people visit this hill station for their vacations.    Lonavala has its own charm, nestled up in the heart of Sahyadri hills, Lonavala is a perfect weekend getaway destination from Mumbai and Pune.    Also, you would be enthralled by the remarkable views from the mountains, sparkling lakes and historic caves and castles, not just that abundance of nature and picturesque landscapes will make you go awestruck.    Easily accessible and well connected by road and rail from both Mumbai as well as Pune, so if you wish to make the most of your monsoon season then Lonavala is the best option to go for.    Moreover, there are many things to do in Lonavala, such as amazing views from Tiger’s leap, Bushy Dam to see the gushing waterfalls, for the glance of some architectural magnificence then Rajmachi Fort, Bhaja caves and the Lohagad fort are there. Last but not the least the most refreshing Pawna Lake is a not to miss attraction in Lonavala. So pack your bags and visit Lonavala this holidays!  

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17 Jan 2024
Best Time to Visit Lonavala

The best time to visit the most exciting place in India that is Lonavala is in the months of October to February .  The monsoon months of June to September experience heavy rainfall, and if you don't mind getting wet, this can be a great time to visit Lonavala as well.​ Lonavala is a town and hill station in the indian state of Maharashtra. 

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