Lonavala

Lonavala is one of the most famous hill stations in Maharashtra. Blessed with lush green mountains, milky waterfalls and deep valleys, Lonavala surprises with its cool and pleasant ambiance. Popularly known as the jewel of the Sahayadris, Lonavala is surrounded with many tourist destinations that include the ancient Buddhist rock cut caves of Bhaja and Karla,Walvan Dam, Bushi Dam and numerous lakes. Adventure seekers would find it an ideal spot for trekking, camping and hiking.

Places of Interest

Lonavala Lake
Located at a distance of two kms from the town, Lonavala Lake is perfect spot for short trips and picnics.

Rye Wood Park
Situated within the close proximity to the Lonavala Market, Rye Wood Park is a botanical garden that has now turned into a picnic spot. The park has beautiful lawns embellished with variety of flowers.

Accommodation in Lonavala
Lonavala is clustered with budget class hotels, resorts and star category chain hotels providing a very comfortable stay. Many hotels lower down their rates in off-season. You can easily find the cheap hotels in the main market area or in the nearby region of bus and train stations.

Best Time to Visit Lonavala
October to June

How to Reach Lonavala

By Air
There is no airport in Lonavala. The nearest airport to Lonavala is in Mumbai and Pune. Go Air, Spice Jet, Indigo and Air Deccan operate regular flights to Mumbai and Pune.

By Rail
Lonavala is the main railway line between Mumbai and Pune. There are several trains from Mumbai and pune to Lonavala

By Road
There are regular bus services from Mumbai and Pune to Lonavala.