Lonavala
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Lonavala [1] is a crowded hill station in Maharashtra.
[edit] Get in
All trains from Mumbai to Pune and the South stop at Lonavala. The closest airport is in Pune, 66 km away.
One can board a Volvo Bus from Mumbai to Pune or vice-versa which ply on the Beautiful Mumbai-Pune Expressway. They charge anywhere between Rs.170 to Rs.250 depending on the season. One can get down at Lonavala Exit on the Highway.
There are also share cabs which one can take from Dadar or Vashi in Mumbai and Pune Station or Chinchwad in Pune. They also follow the same route and charge between Rs.100 to Rs.150 depending on the season and the car. Although a cab is the fastest way to reach Lonavala from either points, but one should avoid travelling in them at night or during the monsoons. If you are travelling during the monsoons, DO NOT SLEEP. The beauty of the route is one of a kind.
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Bushi dam
The Bushi dam is worth visiting particularly during the monsoons. During the monsoons, the dam gets filled with water and it overflows on the 'steps'. People can sit on these steps and get wet. There are also a few waterfalls around.
Caution : The waterfalls get slippery during monsoons and a lot of accidents take place during this time. Carrying basic first-aid is advisable.
You can explore the hills by trekking up them. Tiger Hill is another spot one can check out.
There are regular buses running from the Lonavala bus stand to Bushi dam. It takes approximately 15 minutes to reach this place via bus.
- * Rajmachi Point
Rajmachi Point is located about 6.5 km from Lonavla. This point commands a view of Shivaji's famous fort, Rajmachi (Royal terrace) and the surrounding valley. Regular State Transport buses ply between Rajmachi Point and Lonavla from the State Transport Bus Stand. The famous Vaghjai Dari is also located here.
Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan
This is an extensive garden situated in Lonavla. The garden covers a lot of ground and it is full of tall trees. There is an old Shiva temple in the park. The garden has plenty of place for children to play. Tungarli Lake Tungarli Lake supplies water to Lonavla town. There are no buses to the site, but taxis and auto rickshaws are available from Lonavla Station (3 km).
Valvan Dam
Valvan Dam has a garden at its foot, and is a popular evening spot 2 km from the town. The dam supplies water to the Khopoli power station at the foothills of the Sahyadris for generating electricity. The Kundali River feeds into the dam's reservoir.
Lonavla Lake
Lonavla Lake is surrounded by natural scenery, about 1.6 km from the town. The lake dries up during the winter months.
Duke's Nose
Duke's Nose stands 12 km from Lonavla, clearly visible from the highway while driving towards Mumbai. This landmark in Khandala is popular with hikers. The cliff owes its name to the Duke of Wellington , whose ample nose it resembles.
Tiger's Leap
Tiger's Leap is a cliff-top with a sheer drop of over 650 m, giving an extensive view. Buses are available up to I.N.S. Shivaji and the remaining distance of about 1.6 km has to be covered on foot.
Karla Caves
Karla, located near Lonavla, is a complex of cave shrines built by Buddhist monks around 3rd to 2nd century B.C.
I.N.S. Shivaji
A Naval Engineering Training Base.
Lohagad Fort
A robust climb of about 11.2 km from Malavali Railway Station takes you to the 'Iron Fort', once a formidable battle-station of Shivaji. The fort commands a view of the surrounding hills and hamlets.
Lion's Point
Scenic point midway between Bhushi Dam and Amby Valley.
Tungarli Lake and Dam
This lake and Dam come to life during the Monsoon season, where youth climb the mountain top to the Dam. This dam was built during the British era and features a serene surrounding. An excellent place for back-pack Camping. You can see hotel Laguna from the top and also see some celebrity bungalows.
- Liril Point. Take a rickshaw from Lonavala station. All the rickshaw-wallas know Liril Point. They will drop you to the top of the mountain where the stream begins and from there you have to trek down to Liril Point which is where there are several beautiful waterfalls. Apparantly, the old Liril ads were shot here. You can either take the trek route following the stream (the more beautiful route), or the path on the hill (the safer option). edit
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do training in Yoga in kaivalyadham lonavala.
Paragliding at Kamshet http://www.flynirvana.com/grpadv/tandem.html
Native Place - Kamshet http://www.nativeplace.com
- Avion Holiday Resort, [2]. </sleep> *Valvan Village Resort, [3]. edit *Fariyas Resort, [4]. edit ==Get out== *By Railway: All trains from Mumbai and Pune stops at Lonavala Junction/Station. You can also board in to Public or private bus service. Also taxi service is available from Lonavala to Pune City. But train is the most convenient way to get out of Lonavala.
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