More about Lonavala

Attractions in Lonavala India

·         Bhaja Caves : These ancient Buddhist caves located in Lonavala are one of the main attractions at the hill station, you just can’t miss them.

·         Karla Caves: These are among the largest cave temples in the whole of india. These caves were hand carved by the Buddhist nuns

·         Lohagad fort: This fort was widely used by Chhatrapati shivaji during the Maratha battles with the mughals. The name of the fort implies that it was a fort as strong such as the one made from Iron and hence the name Lohagad.

·         The bushy dam – One of the finest picnic spots in Lonavala, bushy dam is a spot less known to the travelers outside of Maharashtra. A day here can be worthwhile the time spent as the place has a lot to offer to the visitors.

·         The monsoon lake - Lonavala Lake which is also known as the monsoon lake is a popular attraction as the lake fills up during the rainy season and freezes out during the winters.

·         Scorpion’s sting : This spot is known especially for its geographical shape as it resembles a scorpion’s sting. The spot is well known among the tourists.

How to reach

                The distances:

                Pune to Lonavala - 64 km

Mumbai to Lonavala - 88 km

 Hyderabad to Lonavala - 623 km

Ahmedabad to Lonavala - 657 km

Nagpur to Lonavala - 896 km

Nearest Airport : Pune 

To get an introduction about the place see my other post, Lonavala