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LONAVALA TOURISM

A popular hill station situated between Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra, Lonavala is known for its natural beauty and cool climate. Offering respite for those wishing to make a quick escape from Mumbai and Pune, Lonavala and its twin city, Khandala are the ideal getaway spots. Situated at 625 meters above sea level, Lonavala is 110 km from Mumbai and 60 km from Pune.

The host of caves like Bhaja, Bedsa and Karla, are believed to be the reason why Lonavala derives its name from the Sanskrit word lonavli which means caves. Due to its strategic location, various dynasties have vied for control of Lonavala 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. 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.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN LONAVALA

Lonavala has accommodation for all budgets. And while several mid-range and luxury hotels offer air conditioned rooms, chances are you won’t need them thanks to Lonavala’s pleasant weather. Accommodation is always a squeeze; book your rooms in advance.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN LONAVALA

There are quite a few restaurants in Lonavala which serve decent food but nothing compares to the corn pakoda that the area is famous for. Wake up early in the morning to walk up to Cooper’s (located near the railway station) for their trademark chocolate walnut fudge. If chikkis are your thing, all you need to do is visit the local market which has lines and lines of shops selling the delectable stuff in every flavor you can dream of.

BEST TIME TO VISIT LONAVALA

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

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1130
FebruaryBest time1232
MarchBest time1636
AprilBest time2038
MayBest time2337
JuneBest time2331
JulyBest time2237
AugustBest time2227
SeptemberBest time2129
OctoberBest time1931
NovemberBest time1531
DecemberBest time1129

Place to visit in LONAVALA

All Historical Architecture Forts Lakes Hills

Karla Caves

Among the oldest Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines in India, Karla caves are located about 60…

Bushi Dam

Bushi Dam or Bhushi Dam is one of the most popular getaways near Lonavala. Built…

Lohagad Fort

Lohagad fort, also known as the iron fort, is the main attraction in Lohagad. From…

Visapur Fort

The fort of Visapur is a sight to behold, first encountered along the way to…

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THINGS TO DO IN LONAVALA

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Della Adventure park Pvt. Ltd.

The Della adventure park is a private park located in Lovanala. This park is quite…

Lonavala Bhimashankar Trek

Trekking in Lonavala is considered to be the most amazing trek experience by visitors. The…

Shopping in Lonavala

Lonavala is a paradise for Chikki lovers. Shops selling Chikkis, a traditional ready-to-eat Indian sweet…

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Articles About LONAVALA

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    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

  • Here Are 5 Places in And Around Mumbai That Are Best For Star Gazing

    The peak season for these tours is from December to February.

    Preeti Kulkarni February 23, 2015, 12:30 pm IST

  • Want to Stay in a Tree House? Then Check Out These 10 Resorts in India

    We have listed down the best tree house resorts in India that every adventure seeker must visit.

    Bhagyashri Pawar May 7, 2015, 8:30 pm IST

  • Monsoon Lovers, Here Are Top 8 Places You Can Visit in August in India

    If you think monsoon is not the best time to travel across India, we would like to take a shot at changing your mind.

    Dilip Merala July 27, 2017, 12:16 pm IST

  • Check Out Top 5 Weekend Getaways From Pune to Beat The Heat in May

    If you're looking for the best weekend getaways from Pune for summer, your search ends here!

    Travel Staff April 28, 2016, 3:58 pm IST

  • Here Are 10 Destinations in Maharashtra That Monsoon Fans Would Love

    The rains are here and these are the best monsoon destinations in Maharashtra for those who don't like staying home!

    Dilip Merala June 9, 2016, 9:46 am IST

  • Picnic at These 5 Places Near Pune Will Complete Your Day of Fun

    Need a one-day getaway? Head to Lonavala, Mumbai, Kamshet, Lavasa or Mahabaleshwar.

    Kriti Saraswat Satpathy February 23, 2016, 1:35 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

  • Weekend Getaways in November For Traveholic Mumbaikars

    Are you a traveholic and looking for stunning weekend getaways from Mumbai in November? If yes, here we list a few places near Mumbai, that…

    Travel Staff November 17, 2019, 4:10 pm IST

  • Peninsula Land to invest Rs 160 cr to develop 600 apartments in Pune

    New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Ashok Piramal Group's realty firm Peninsula Land Tuesday said it will invest Rs 160 crore to develop 600 apartments in…

    PTI Feeds February 12, 2019, 2:12 pm IST

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