Lonavala

Highlights:

Lonavala is a town located 64 Km away from Pune district of Maharashtra.  It is famous through India for the hard Candy Sweet known as Chikki. Lonavala comes to life during monsoon season as the countryside turns lush green with waterfalls and ponds. The hill stations spread over an approximate area of 38 Km2 and are popular holiday destinations during the monsoons. A trip to Lonaval& Khandala can be combined with sight-seeing visits of Karla, Bhaja, Bedsa Caves and the fort Lohagad& Visapur.

Places of Interest

Rajmachi Point: Offers spectacular view of Shivaji’s famous fort,  Valley near to Rajmachi.

Ryewood Park& Shivaji Udyan: Famous garden situated in Lonavala

Valvan Dam: Has a garden at its foot

Lonavala Lake: Surronded by scenic beauty.

Karla Caves: A complex of cave shrines built by Buddhist monks.

Lohagad Fort: An Iron Fort, a battle station of Shivaji

Bushi Dam: has a spectacular waterfall near the Dam

Lion’s Point: Scenic point

Shooting Point: Provided magnificent view of the Rajmachi Fort& the Valley

Access:

Air: Pune Airport, 64 Km

Railway station: Lonavala station

Road: Mumbai-Pune Expressway