Lonavala Overview

Lonavala is Maharashtra's most popular hill station and the best place during the monsoon season. It is in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats, close to both Pune and Mumbai. Many people like to camp, hike, and do other outdoor sports there because many rivers, lakes, and hills are nearby.

Scenic Beauty and Natural Attractions

If you love wildlife, you have to go there. It has dense woods, waterfalls, and a dam next to lakes. Lonavala is one of the twin hill towns, along with Khandala. Standing 624 m above sea level, it is one of the two destinations travelers can easily visit together. Lonavala tour packages offer a convenient way to explore both hill stations and their scenic beauty.

Lonavala Historical Forts and Caves

Some of the most famous places to visit in Lonavala are the Bhaja caves, the Bushi dam, the Karla caves, the Rajmachi fort, and the Ryewood Lake. People also like to go on hikes in Lonavala. For example, the Andharban trek starts in Pimpri and ends in Bhira.

People from Lonavala are famous for making chikki, a hard candy from different nuts mixed with sugar and sweetness. It is also an essential stop on the train line between Mumbai and Pune.

Lonavala Thrilling Adventure Activities

•    Walking along beautiful trails: Check out well-known routes like Rajmachi Fort, Duke's Nose, and Visapur Fort. These trails offer stunning views and challenging tracks.

•    Going paragliding: Kamshet is a great place for adventure lovers to go paragliding and feel the thrill of flying over lush rivers and beautiful landscapes.

•    A Night under the Stars: You can camp by the lake at Pawna Lake and spend the night outside under the stars. You can relax by a campfire and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

•    Waterfall rappelling: At places like the Dudhiware Waterfall, rappelling down rushing waterfalls is a thrilling activity you must try during the rain.

•    ATV and Off-Road Rides:  You can test your skills off-roading on rough terrains. Ride an ATV through the rocky and muddy trails in Lonavala's wildness.

Famous Local Delicacies and Shopping

Lonavala, a tourist location, has several eateries with varied menus. Besides, it has many refreshing, spicy, and tasty local treats. One must sample Lonavala's hot Masala Chai with spicy Vada Pav (from Golden Wada Pav) and Bhajiyas.

The favorites are Rudra's chola bhaturas, Rama Krishna's butter chicken, and Cooper's fudge. Maharashtrian usually serves curried sprouting lentils and beans at Hotel Sainath.

The best time to visit

From December to February is the best time to go to Lonavala. The normal temperature at this time of year is between 12 and 29 degrees Celsius, which is great for visiting places.

During the summer months of June to September, Lonavala gets a lot of rain, almost 24 hours a day. This is a great time to visit Lonavala if you don't mind getting wet, as the surroundings turn green and beautiful. Lonavala has hot and sticky summers.