Khandala is yet another hill station in Maharashtra cradled by the Sahyadri mountain range and perched at a height of 625 meters. Though Khandala cannot match up to the size of Lonavala, yet it is in no way less in terms of its natural endowments and breathtaking scenic beauty. Travel to Khandala is like treating yourself to the panoramic views of the lush greens hilly environs. Khandala has been able to distance itself from the adverse effects of modern industrialization and retains its flavor as a peaceful haven for those who flock to this place in large numbers. Trust Indiaholidaytravel.com to furnish useful inputs on visiting some of the major places of tourist interests on your travel to Khandala.

Places of Tourist Interest

Lakes - There are a number of lakes around Khandala. Tugauli Lake, Lonavala Lake and Bhushi Lake are worth incorporating into a must-visit category on your travel to Khandala. You would regret if you leave Khandala without visiting the Walvan Dam.

Caves - The Karla and the Bhaja caves find a mention in the tour itinerary of even a casual tourist traveling to Khandala. Situated at a distance of about 16 km, these are temples carved out of rock. They can be traced back to the 2nd century BC and are the oldest and the finest examples of the Buddhist rock cut temple architecture in India.

Adventure Sports - There are many adventure tourists who head for Khandala to indulge in adventure sports activities like trekking and hiking. There is no dearth of trekking and hiking opportunities in and around Khandala. The Karla hills including the popular Duke's Nose peak offer rock-climbing opportunities for the adventurous tourists. Being close to Khandala the adventure activities add to the fun at the hill resort.

How to Reach

By Air - Khandala does not have its own airport, so if you want to fly to the place you have to do so either from Mumbai or Pune. The International Airport is in Mumbai and Pune has a domestic airport.

By Rail - The nearest railway station is at Lonavala, as Lonavala happens to be on the main railway line between Mumbai and Pune.

By Road - Khandala is well connected with Mumbai and Pune by road and the bus service for Pune (travel time 2½ hours) via Lonavala is quite dependable. Traveling to Khandala from Mumbai takes almost four hours.

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