Lonavala is the gift of Nature to mankind. It is a picturesque hill station of Mahashtra situated in the Sahyadri ranges demarcating the Deccan plateau and Konkan coast. Nature reveals its beauteous aspect in Lonavala during the monsoons. Discovered in 1871 Sir Elphinstone, the Governor of the Bombay Presidency, Lonavala is endowed with valleys, hills, picturesque waterfalls, verdant greens and pleasant cool breeze. Your travel to Lonavala will take you to all these enchanting locales. Trust Indiaholidaytravel.com to furnish usable inputs on travel to Lonavala.

Places of Tourist Interests

Lonavala Lake - Constructed in 1876, this lake is owned by central railway and it is on the way to INS Shivaji. This is a very charming spot. It is believed that River Indryani originated at this place.

Tungarli Lake - Situated in close proximity to the Tungarli Village, the lake is an important source of water supply to the Lonavala City. The hill gives a beautiful view of Rajmachi, Lohagad, Visapur forts and Lonavala City.

Rajmachi Point - The Rajmachi Point is about 6.5 kms from Lonavala. The point offers splendid views of the renowned Rajmachi Fort and the valley that encircles the place.

Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan - This is a sprawling and a beautiful garden situated in Lonavala. The garden abounds in towering and majestic trees. The park also incorporates an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Lohagad Fort - Often referred to as the Iron Fort the Lohagad Fort was the impregnable battle station of Shivaji. The fort commands an exhilarating view of the surrounding hills and hamlets.

Duke's Nose - There is a curious story behind how this place got its name. This place is named after Duke Wellington whose pointed nose this cliff resembles. It also looks like a hood of a snake, which is why it is also referred to as the "Nagfani" (Hood of Snake).

How to Reach

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

By Rail - You can board the trains from Mumbai C.S.T and Pune. The Mumbai Pune Indryani Express, Mumbai Pune Deccan Express, Mumbai Pune Deccan Queen, Mumbai Pune Sihangad Express and Mumbai Pune Pragati Express operate daily.

By Road - There are a number of Maharashtra State Transport buses that leave from Mumbai and Pune at an interval of about fifteen minutes. There are lot of private bus operators who provide bus services both from Pune and Mumbai. There are Taxis available from Dadar T.T. in Bombay and from Pune.

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