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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. |
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.
Lonavala provides a panoramic view of the lush green surroundings of the Sahyadri ranges. The peaceful environs of the town, which provides a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai hill resort, attract tourists to this place. Travelers can take a walk along the waterfalls, the grassy abundance and hills in and around Lonavala. The mountainous terrain of Lonavala is ideal for trekking and hiking. |
Lonavala & Khandala are two charming hill stations
on the western slopes of the Sahyadris, 5 km
apart, that straddle the Mumbai-Pune highway
at an altitude of 625 m. The name `Lonavala' is derived from the sanskrit word `Lanavli',
which means a city surrounded by many caves. Quite popular as health resorts, there are a
number of sanotoria dotting the hills in both towns. Khandala is smaller and the calmer of the
two. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are easily available here. The MTDC runs a resort at Karla and
another at Rye Woods, Lonavala.
| Location |
64 km from Pune. |
| Distance |
100 kms from Mumbai |
| STD Code |
02114 |
| Language |
Marathi, Hindi and English
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| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Temperatures vary from 12 degree celsius to 36 degree celsius throughout the year with
an annual rainfall of 450 cm.Best Season to Visit October. May |
| Entertainment |
provides a panoramic view of the lush green surroundings of the Sahyadri ranges. The peaceful environs of the town, which provides a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai city, attract tourists to this place. Travelers can take a walk along the waterfalls, the grassy abundance and hills in and around Lonavala. The mountainous terrain of Lonavala is ideal for trekking and hiking. |
| How to Reach |
Air:The nearest airport from Lonalvala is Pune, which is 64 km from Lonavala.
Rail: Lonavala is on the main railway line between Mumbai and Pune , all express trains plying between the two cities stop here.
Road: The bus service between Lonavala and Pune is good (2 hours). However, the ride is rough and it takes 4 hours to reach Mumbai from Lonavala. Buses shuttle between Lonavala and Khandala (5 km from Lonavala; 15 minutes trip). |
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