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KHANDALA TOURISM

Khandala, along with its twin town Lonavala, is known for its natural beauty and pleasant climate. Located conveniently between Mumbai (107 km) and Pune (63 km) in Maharashtra, Khandala stands at 550 m above sea level.

Because of its strategic location, various dynasties have vied for control of Khandala and its surrounding regions. Several dynasties — from the Yadavas to the Mughals and the Marathas — have ruled Khandala and its surrounding regions before it eventually fell in the hands of the British.

Khandala Hills

Khandala Hills

Several forts including Lohagad, Tunga and Tikona were important battle stations during Shivaji’s reign and fell into the Mughal hands under Treaty of Purandar. Lord Elphinstone, the Governor of Bombay Presidency in 1871, is credited with the discovery of Lonavala and Khandala. ALSO SEE 5 Reasons Why You Must Visit Lonavala No Matter What People Say

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN KHANDALA

Duke’s Retreat is one of the most popular resorts in Khandala, though most tourists prefer to stay in the neighboring Lonavala, which has a lot more accommodation and eating out options. AC rooms are not necessary. Budget, mid-range and luxury hotels along with resorts are available for a peaceful stay in Khandala.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN KHANDALA

Vada Pav and freshly roasted corn are a specialty of the hill resort. Duchess and Panorama, that serve mouthwatering Maharashtrian, Gujarati, North Indian, Continental as well as Chinese dishes, are two of the restaurants worth trying out here.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KHANDALA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Khandala is as given below. The best time to visit Khandala is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1329
FebruaryBest time1632
MarchBest time2036
AprilBest time2340
MayBest time2843
JuneBest time2637
JulyBest time2432
AugustBest time2431
SeptemberBest time2332
OctoberBest time2033
NovemberBest time1631
DecemberBest time1329

Place to visit in KHANDALA

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Duke’s nose

A Duke's nose is a cliff also known as 'Nagfani' which also means snake's hood.…

Bhaja Caves

Bhaja caves is a very rare destination to be visited by the tourists. The caves…

Tiger’s Leap

For many in the cities of Mumbai and Pune, Lonavala is the first hill station…

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THINGS TO DO IN KHANDALA

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Shopping in Khandala

Shops selling chikkis, a traditional ready-to-eat Indian sweet generally made from groundnuts and jaggery, abound…

Trekking in Khandala

Trekking in Khandala: Khandala is a popular hill station in the Western Ghats, about 3km…

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Articles About KHANDALA

  • Here Are 5 Summer Getaways Near Mumbai For a Short Weekend Trip

    There are many hill stations near Mumbai that are perfect summer getaways.

    Chethana Prakasan April 20, 2016, 10:51 am IST

  • Road Trip: Here's How You Can Reach Rajmachi From Pune by Road

    Trekking enthusiasts should make sure they trek at least once to Rajmachi in the rainy season.

    Bhagyashri Pawar June 22, 2015, 9:04 pm IST

  • Looking For a Good Picnic Spot in Mumbai? Here Are 10 Places

    Pack a quick lunch and head out to these places for a one day picnic.

    Chethana Prakasan May 27, 2016, 5:09 pm IST

  • Bandra LTT-Madurai Express Derails in Pune, Intercity Services Take a Hit

    A coach of the Bandra LTT-Madurai Express got derailed early on Friday in Maharashtra, throwing the intercity services on the busy Mumbai-Pune sector out of…

    Indo-Asian News Service July 6, 2018, 12:10 pm IST

  • Major Accident Near Khandala as Truck Hits Barricade on Pune-Satara Highway, 17 Labourers Killed

    The fatal mishap happened when a truck travelling from Bijapur, Karnataka to Shirwal near Pune veered off the road and crashed near Khambatki tunnel.

    India.com News Desk April 10, 2018, 10:04 am IST

  • Best Winter Destinations in Maharashtra in 2017

    With November finally here, it is time for the winter season. Cool mornings and evenings mean that the winter season is already on its way.…

    Anoop Menon November 1, 2017, 2:50 pm IST

  • Third Derailment Incident of the Day: Six Wagons of Goods Train Go Off Track in Khandala, Maharashtra

    A train derailment was averted in UP today after a man noticed broken tracks and alerted drivers of Kalindi Express by placing a red cloth.

    India.com News Desk September 7, 2017, 6:20 pm IST

  • Best one-day monsoon weekend getaways from Mumbai

    From Karjat to Kashid and beyond, these weekend getaways from Mumbai are perfect for the rains.

    Travel Staff June 9, 2016, 5:30 pm IST

  • Cricketer Rohit Sharma buys Rs 5 crore property in actor Suniel Shetty's project near Mumbai!

    The cricketer has bought a sprawling villa at a residential project in Khandala. The project, called Discovery, is reportedly owned by actor Suniel Shetty.

    Shweta Parande May 18, 2016, 8:54 pm IST

  • Mumbai Pune Expressway landslide: Traffic comes to a halt (Video)

    But the Mumbai Pune Expressway is still open for traffic, and the road has been cleared after the landslide.

    Shweta Parande June 22, 2015, 2:18 pm IST

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