“ ALL ABOUT LONAVLA "

Lonavala is an important hill station in the state of Maharashtra. It is popularly known as the jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains. Lonavala is set amongst the sylvan hills of the Western Ghats 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. It also has an important Yoga center near it, for the health conscious traveler.

LOCATION OF LONAVALA | LONAVLA SIGHTSEEING:

Lonavala is located in the western part of the state of Maharashtra, in the western region of India. It is set amongst the slopes of the Sahyadri mountain range and situated 106 km southeast of Mumbai at an altitude of 625 m above sea level. 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. We operate Lonavala sightseeing tour packages from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata

BEST TIME TO VISIT LONAVALA

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.

“HOW TO REACH LONAVALA"

By Air

Lonavala does not have an airport. The nearest airport is in Pune, which is 64 km from Lonavala.

By Rail

As Lonavala is on the main railway line between Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune (Poona), all express trains plying between the two cities stop here.

By Road

We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.

“ PLACES TO SEE IN  & AROUND LONAVALA "

LONAVALA SIGHTSEEING PLACES

Lonavala is also known for being the starting point for the tourists visiting the ancient Buddhist caves of Bhaja and Karla. The hill station has a number of attractions to boast of, both in and around its surroundings. Given below is more information on Lonavala sightseeing tours.

RAJMACHI POINT

Rajmachi Point is situated approximately 6.5 km from Lonavala, on the way from Mumbai to the hill station. Lying just before the point from where the Ghat starts, this spot offers visitors amazing views of the Rajmachi Fort, situated in the valley below. The famous Vaghjai Dari is located here only.

RYEWOOD PARK AND SHIVAJI UDYAN

Ryewood Park and Shivaji Udyan are splendid gardens, which boast of lush greenery. The majestic tall trees and wide open spaces provided by this park make it the perfect picnic spot. Kids love to come here, to run around, enjoy swings and have fun. Situated inside the park is an ancient Shiva Temple, revered by the local people.

TUNGARLI LAKE

Tungarli Lake provides the combination of magnificent surroundings and peaceful ambience to its visitors. It serves as the main source of water to the Lonavala hill station and is also a very popular picnic spot.

VALVAN DAM

Valvan Dam is situated near Lonavala, at a distance of approximately 2 km from the town. One of the major attractions of the dam is a beautiful garden, located at its foot. It is the main source of water for the Khopoli power station.

LONAVLA LAKE

Lonavla Lake lies on the outskirts of Lonavala, about 1.6 km from the town. The natural scenery and enchanting environment of the lake draw a large number of visitors here.

KARLA CAVES

Karla Caves, situated around 20 km from Lonavala, are believed to date back to somewhere around 200 BC. One of its major attractions is a huge Buddhist stupa, which is more than 2200 years old. Lonavala Tour Operators in Mumbai,Book Hotels in Lonavala Maharashtra, Book Hotels,Lonavala Hotels Online and Tour Packages for Lonavala with Mumbaitourguru.com