Overview

Lonavala Travel Guide

Lonavala is a picturesque hill station located 65 km from the city of Pune and 5 km from its twin city of Khandala in the state of Maharashtra. It is famous for the production of candy known as ‘Chikki’. Surrounded by hills, lakes and waterfalls, this beautiful place is a haven for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts.

Places of interest to visit are Bhushi Dam, Rajmachi Point, Valvan Dam, Shivaji Udyan, Della Adventure Park, Duke’s Nose, Lonavala Lake, Tiger’s Leap, Lohagad Fort, Shooting Point, and Lion Point. The months between October and May are ideal to visit Lonavala. This place becomes lively in the monsoon season. It attracts a number of tourists from all over the country and abroad.

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GETTING THERE

How to Reach Lonavala

About 64 km away from Pune and 96 km from Mumbai, Lonavala serves as the most sought after weekend gateway in Maharashtra. It is gifted by lush green valleys, gushing dams, salubrious climate and misty hills and peaceful ambience. Good road and rail connectivity with Mumbai and Pune contributes to more tourist movement in Lonavala. Attractions like Bhusi Dam, Amby Valley and Rajmachi Point are absolutely surreal in nature.

How to Reach Lonavala by Air

The nearest domestic airport to Lonavala is Lohegaon Airport, Pune. Passengers can board flights till Pune from any Indian city and then hire a local vehicle to reach Lonavala. One can also board flights till Mumbai and then travel to Lonavala by bus or car.

How to Reach Lonavala by Road

The best way to reach Lonavala is by road. State buses, private buses, taxis as well as tour operators have regular and frequent services to Lonavala. Cars or bikes can also be taken to travel to Lonavala by road. Mumbai Pune Expressway or old Mumbai Pune road NH4 are used to reach Lonavala.

How to Reach Lonavala by Rail

Lonavala has its own railway station. Plenty of trains like Intercity Express as well as mail and passenger trains connect Lonavala with Mumbai and Pune. Train service from both Mumbai and Pune are available on regular basis and at frequent intervals. So one can board a train to and from Lonavala during any part of the day.

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Hello I need a hotel in Lonavala under 1500 Rs. for 4 persons. Any suggestions?

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Not possible in weekend to get under 1500.. But try in May I'll get in 2000

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Which are the best places to visit in lonaval.? PLEASE suggest only top points that can be visited in one day.

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bro go to bushy dam ...tigers point and lions point all near by and worth going .this is the best time to visit this place ..n if travelling by car nothing's better than pawna lake in khandala

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Can anybody suggest me a minimum range of hotel near Lonavala railway station?

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shahani health home you are always welcome budgeted comfortable place 7 minutes walk only but from west side do not go on east side its far from there get out on lonavla west thats where platform no 1

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