Lonavla Hill Station Tour

Lonavla Hill Station Tour

Conventionally the beauty of Lonavala is hard to be described in words. Be it dense flora and fauna, variety of entertainment spots or hot piping delicacies; it lures the attention of many tourists worldwide. Being just 110 km away from Mumbai, Lonavala is one of the fascinating hills Station. This spot looks more alive and charming during monsoons. Mostly commoners believe that meaning of name “Lonavala” is resting pieces of stones. There are various secret home-guarded delicacies and the place is famous for many things. The most renowned and affectionately loved is the sweet slab known as “Chikki”. The bites are crunchy, sweet and various organic flavors are a replenishing treat to our taste buds.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rajmachi Garden, Mumbai - Pune Expy, Tiger Valley, Khandala, Lonavala 410302 India

Rajmachi Point is located about 6.5 km from Lonavla. This point commands a view of Shivaji maharaj's fort, Rajmachi (Royal terrakouioce) and the surrounding valley. Regular State Transport buses ply between Rajmachi Point and Lonavla from the State Transport Bus Stand. The Vaghjai Dari is also located here.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ryewood Park, Main Market Near Railway Station, Lonavala India

This is an extensive garden situated in Lonavla. The garden has a number of tall trees - some of which are very old. There is an old Shiva temple in the park.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lonavala Lake Waterfall, Bhangarwadi, Lonavla, Maharashtra 410401, India

(*This spot is only visited in the monsoon season as it is the best time to view the waterfall*) Lonavla Lake is surrounded by natural scenery, about 1.6 km from the town. The lake dries up during the winter and summer months offering an expanse of green grass which is used by walkers and joggers. This place attracts tourists for its street food, including convenience food items like smoked corn on the cob, shaved ice (gola), vada pav, chaat, and hot ginger tea.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tiger’s Point, Lonavala - Aamby Valley Road, Dattawadi Rd, Lonavala 410205 India

Tiger's Leap also known as Tiger's Point is a cliff-top with a sheer drop of over 650 m, giving an extensive view. Buses are available up to INS Shivaji and the remaining distance of about 1.6 km has to be covered on foot. Legend has it that while being chased by a tiger once, the Maratha king Shivaji jumped into a ditch on the hill and the tiger leaped off it into the valley giving it the name of tiger's leap.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bhushi Dam, Lonavala India

A waterfall near the dam is located between Lonavla and I.N.S. Shivaji. Buses running on the I.N.S. Shivaji Road stop here.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lion's Point, Lonavala India

This is a viewpoint midway between Bhushi Dam and Aamby Valley which overlooks a deep valley and mountains known for its roasted corn and onion fritters. This point does not have any lions but is named so because it is associated with the Lions Club of Lonavala.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Narayani Dham Temple, Tungarli Road Plot No 28/199 Tungarli, Lonavala 410403 India

Narayani Dham is a temple constructed in 2002 in honor of the Hindu Goddess Narayani . It is at a distance of 2 km from the Lonavla Railway Station. The temple has idols of Durga Mata, Salasar Balaji (Hanuman) and Ganpati housed in a marble structure.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tungarli Lake, Near Tungarli Village Near Rajmachi, Lonavala India

This lake and Dam comes to life during the Monsoon season, where some people climb the mountain top to the Dam. This dam was built during the British era and features a serene surrounding of trees and hillocks.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Shooting Point, St Mary's Villa Road, Khandala, Lonavala India

Another viewpoint in the town of Khandala (Bazaar peth), provides views of the Rajmachi Fort and the valley. Also the home for the St. Mary's villa.

Duration: 15 minutes