Lonavala is renowned for adventure activities like- camping, trekking. It is also known for its production of hard candy chikki that is a sweet eatable thing made from nuts mixed with jaggery.

Places to visit

Bhushi Dam

Bhushi Dam is a masonry dam on the pristine river Indrayani and is one of the famous places to explore in Lonavala. The overflowing water over the steps of Bhushi Dam and then through the rocky terrain makes this place most loved spots in Lonavala.

Amrutanjan Point

Amrutanjan Point is situated at the starting of Khandala Ghats. It is a superb viewpoint from where one can get an astounding aerial view of the town Khopoli as well as the Duke’s Nose.

Things to do

Vacation on mind? Then get ready for a joyous ride to the stunning destination, Lonavala. Head towards the Tiger’s Leap and experience the splendid beauty. It is situated at a distance of 8km from Lonavala. This pretty clifftop lets one enjoy the mesmerizing views of the surrounding hills of Western Ghats. On reaching here one can go for trekking. Another beautiful place to explore is the Duke’s Nose that is located 7kms away from Lonavala. Get a glimpse of the panoramic views of Sahyadri ranges. It is a paradise for trekkers.

Visit the Lion’s Point and witness the sunset. It is home to marvellous views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Witness the Rajmachi Fort that is standing in between the Lonavala and Khandala. It is one of the most major places to explore during the trip to Lonavala. This fort complex has two peaks- Shrivardhan peak, and Manaranjan peak. Visit the Karla caves that is one of the best things to visit in Lonavala. It is located on Pune-Mumbai highway. It is one of the few caves that have been unearthed in Sahyadri Hills. Adorned with halls and monasteries this stunning cave is believed to built-in between 2nd century BC and 5th century AD. Visit the pristine Lonavala Lake that is one of the loved places to explore in Lonavala. There are other places too that truly needs to be added in your Lonavala tour itinerary.

   Major Markets

Stroll through the local markets of Lonavala and grab some pretty items from here. Maganlal & Sons Main shop, Lonavala Bazaar, Lonavala Square Mall, Gugale Purse Factory, and Yash Saree’s

Where to stay

Lonavala is the aptest destination to escape for a rejuvenating vacation. One visiting can book hotels, resorts, and homestays on reaching the site of their visits. On other occasions, one can book online in advance which will make one escape from the anxiety of the travel tour.

How to reach

Air

There are two international airports- the Lohegaon airport in Pune and is 70km away from Lonavala and the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport in Mumbai and is 90km away from Lonavala. The two airports are well connected with prominent cities of India.

Rail

The Lonavala railway station is the major junction of the Mumbai-Pune railway route and falls almost midway and therefore all the trains travelling from Mumbai to Pune and vice-versa stops at Lonavala.

Road

Lonavala situated on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway enjoys a good connection by a network of highways linking the two cities. The MSRTC also runs regular buses from Mumbai and Pune to Lonavala.

Distance from Major cities

Distance from Delhi- 1481.3km

Distance from Mumbai- 83km

Distance from Puna- 64.9km

Distance from Khandala- 3.9km

Best time to visit

The best time to explore Lonavala is from December to February as the weather is quite salubrious and very apt for sightseeing.

Summer

The months from March to June are the summer months with the temperature going up to 35°C. The weather remains very hot. Avoid this season for sightseeing.

Monsoon

July till September is witnessed with the monsoon season. The rains are torrential. The rain makes the lush greenery of the hill station stand out against the rocky surfaces and makes it much mesmerizing.

Winter

The months from October to February are considered to be the winter months with the temperature ranges between 11 to 25°C and is the peak season for exploring Lonavala.