Lonavala is situated in the Pune locale of the province of Maharashtra and is a well known slope station for people of Mumbai and Pune. The slope town is put at a rise of 624 meters above ocean level and is known for its relatively milder environment in the midst of the Western Ghats. The word Lonavala in a real sense means 'A Resting Place Carved with Stone' and is generally popular during the rainy season and lavish green hills of the Sahayadri range. Lonavala is additionally renowned for its produce of an Indian hard candy produced using groundnuts and jaggery referred to in the normal tongue as Chikki.The area encompassing Lonavala once went under the antiquated realm of the Yadava Dynasty who controlled over pieces of present day Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. The land was subsequently added by the Mughals during the middle age time frame and was subsequently evolved as slope station by Lord Elphinstone of the Bombay Presidency under the British Rule.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Bottled water
✔ English speaking driver
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Breakfast
✖ Lunch
✖ Dinner
Pickup Locations
1. FabHotel Silver Leef & Resort
2. Hotel Amaan Palace
3. Hotel Kadamb Residency
4. Hotel Safalta Residency, Chembur
5. SPOT ON 44200 Hotel Ganga Palace
6. FabExpress Colaba Grand
7. FabExpress Alfa Grand
8. Kufa PG Dormitory
9. Hotel Embassy Grand
10. FabExpress Golden Star
11. Kalpana Residency - Near Us Embassy
12. Hotel Blue Light By WB Inn
13. FabExpress Orange Suites
14. Hotel West Inn
15. Hotel Plaza Rooms
16. GKG Hotel
17. Hexa Embassy
18. OYO Hotel Alfa Grand Near Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
19. Hotel Anupam Residency
20. Hotel Girgoan Palace
Additional Info: Airport pickup incurs an additional Rs 700 as vehicle parking charges.
Itinerary
1
Rajmachi Garden
Rajmachi Point is located about 6.5 km from Lonavla. This point commands a view of Shivaji maharaj's fort, Rajmachi (Royal terrakouioce) and the surrounding valley. Regular State Transport buses ply between Rajmachi Point and Lonavla from the State Transport Bus Stand. The Vaghjai Dari is also located here.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Ryewood Park
This is an extensive garden situated in Lonavla. The garden has a number of tall trees - some of which are very old. There is an old Shiva temple in the park.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
(*This spot is only visited in the monsoon season as it is the best time to view the waterfall*) Lonavla Lake is surrounded by natural scenery, about 1.6 km from the town. The lake dries up during the winter and summer months offering an expanse of green grass which is used by walkers and joggers. This place attracts tourists for its street food, including convenience food items like smoked corn on the cob, shaved ice (gola), vada pav, chaat, and hot ginger tea.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Tiger’s Point
Tiger's Leap also known as Tiger's Point is a cliff-top with a sheer drop of over 650 m, giving an extensive view. Buses are available up to INS Shivaji and the remaining distance of about 1.6 km has to be covered on foot. Legend has it that while being chased by a tiger once, the Maratha king Shivaji jumped into a ditch on the hill and the tiger leaped off it into the valley giving it the name of tiger's leap.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Bhushi Dam
A waterfall near the dam is located between Lonavla and I.N.S. Shivaji. Buses running on the I.N.S. Shivaji Road stop here.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Lion's Point
This is a viewpoint midway between Bhushi Dam and Aamby Valley which overlooks a deep valley and mountains known for its roasted corn and onion fritters. This point does not have any lions but is named so because it is associated with the Lions Club of Lonavala.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Shree Narayani Dham Temple
Narayani Dham is a temple constructed in 2002 in honor of the Hindu Goddess Narayani . It is at a distance of 2 km from the Lonavla Railway Station. The temple has idols of Durga Mata, Salasar Balaji (Hanuman) and Ganpati housed in a marble structure.
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Tungarli Lake
This lake and Dam comes to life during the Monsoon season, where some people climb the mountain top to the Dam. This dam was built during the British era and features a serene surrounding of trees and hillocks.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Shooting Point
Another viewpoint in the town of Khandala (Bazaar peth), provides views of the Rajmachi Fort and the valley. Also the home for the St. Mary's villa.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
