Lonawala - Misty Weekend Getaway

Located near Pune and Mumbai in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats, Lonavala is the most popular hill station in Maharashtra and the place to be during the monsoon season. Numerous lakes, hills, and waterfalls surround it, making it a well-liked location for adventure activities like hiking, camping, and trekking.

A must-see for those who appreciate the natural world, it is surrounded by thick forests, waterfalls, and dams next to lakes. At 624 meters above sea level, Lonavala is one of the twin hill stations (Lonavala and Khandala can be visited together with ease). Among the well-liked tourist destinations in Lonavala are the Ryewood Lake, Rajmachi Fort, Karla Caves, Bhaja Caves, and Bushi Dam. In addition, Lonavala is well-known for treks such as the Andharban walk, which begins in the town of Pimpri and ends in Bhira.

Lonavala is well-known for producing the hard candy known as chikki, a sweet treat consisting of jaggery and other nuts. It is also a significant halt on the train that between Pune and Mumbai.

Best time to visit Lonavala

From December through February is the ideal time of year to visit Lonavala. This period of time has ideal weather for sightseeing, with typical temperatures between 12 and 29 degrees Celsius.

In Lonavala, the monsoon months of June through September bring intense (almost twenty-four hour) rainfall. This is regarded as a fantastic time to visit if you don't mind getting wet because Lonavala is incredibly gorgeous with greenery all around. In Lonavala, the summers are hot and muggy.

How to Reach Lonavala

Pune and Mumbai are the two largest cities close to Lonavala. With local trains departing every two hours, it has excellent train connections to Mumbai and Pune. From Mumbai and Pune, one can go to Lonavala by bus or cab. From Mumbai, Thane, Pune, or other surrounding towns, one may also travel directly by bus or cab, and even the road drive is lovely and well-kept.