 Lonavala and Khandala are two charming little hill stations
on the western slopes of the Sahyadris, 5-km apart, that straddle the Mumbai -
Pune highway at an
altitude of 625m, quite popular as health resorts. Blessed by the nature
in bounty, the hill resorts have plethora of places of Tourist Attraction
in Lonavala & Khandala - Beautiful Hills, Deep Green Valleys, Huge
Lakes, Historic Forts, Waterfalls, etc.
Lonavala and Khandala
offer breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls during the monsoon, and
the surrounding mountains of the plains spread out to the horizon. A trip
to these holiday resorts can be combined with that on the Karla, Bhaja,
and Bedsa caves, which are very near from Lonavala.
Lonavala is located in the western part of
the state of Maharashtra.
It is set amongst the slopes of the Sahyadri mountain range. Also known as
the "Jewel of The Sahyadri", Lonavala is a place of this regionwhere
nature is present in its entire splendor. It has become famous because of
nature's gift of beautiful valleys, hills, milky waterfalls, lush
greenery, and pleasant cool winds.
Khandala being the smaller of
the two is relatively calmer and is the pride of the Sahyadri Mountains.
It is endowed with abundant natural beauty and like Lonavala, Khandala
also provides a popular gateway from the hustle and bustle of cities of
Mumbai and Pune. The lush greenery of the mountains especially during the
monsoons and the misty paths attract tourist like honeybees here. The
silver waterfalls amidst the lush greenery are extremely magical.
Lonavala's bazaar is filled with surprises. The beauty of this place is a
refreshing experience.
ALTITUDE: 625 Mts TEMPERATURE:
Max- 36 C in Summer and Min-12 C in Winter.
BEST SEASON: Throughout the Year
CLOTHING: Summer-cottons,
Winter- Woolen,
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