Places to Visit in Khandala
Khandala - #35 of 130 in Maharashtra |
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Khandala is mostly preferred by travellers from Mumbai, Ahmedabad. The go to destination for types of travellers, be it family, kids and couples, Khandala is, however, mostly preferred by Couple, Group. The best season or months to visit places in Khandala are February, March, April, May, October, November, December. There are 32 tourist places in Khandala, which can be explored by travellers. Local attractions can be visited at any time of the day, be it early morning, afternoon, evening or night, as suitable for travellers. Sightseeing in Khandala can be done by travellers, which will take half a day or one day, but to see all sightseeing places, travellers need to stay in Khandala for 2 days to 3 days.
Travellers can also download HolidayIQ.com's Khandala Travel Guide to learn about places to visit in Khandala, browse through photos & pictures, explore Khandala using a map, and read sightseeing reviews. Recently reviewed tourist attractions in Khandala, which are great places to visit, are Lion\'s Point, Karla and Bhaja Caves, Ryewood Park, Celebrity Wax Museum, Bushy Dam. Khandala can be visited in summer, monsoon or winter.
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Travellers can also download HolidayIQ.com's Khandala Travel Guide to learn about places to visit in Khandala, browse through photos & pictures, explore Khandala using a map, and read sightseeing reviews. Recently reviewed tourist attractions in Khandala, which are great places to visit, are Lion\'s Point, Karla and Bhaja Caves, Ryewood Park, Celebrity Wax Museum, Bushy Dam. Khandala can be visited in summer, monsoon or winter.
Khandala Tourist Places
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Celebrity Wax Museum, Khandala
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Ranked 1 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
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Celebrity Wax Museum was founded by Sunil Kandaloor, a 38-year-old wax artist from Kerala. Located at a distance of 5 km from the destination in Lonavala, the museum was inaugurated by minister Ramesh Shendge. At the museum, tourists can view wax images of Rajiv Gandhi,...
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Rajmachi Fort, Khandala
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Ranked 2 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
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Rajmachi Fort is located mid-way between Khandala and Lonavala. To reach the fort, tourists can follow a trekking trail from Tungarli Lake. Standing on Shrivardhan and Manaranjan Peaks, the fort overlooks the highway from Khopoli Town to Khandala-Lonavala Junction. Known as...
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- Type: Dam
Bushy Dam, Khandala
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Ranked 3 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
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- Type: Park
Ryewood Park, Khandala
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Ranked 4 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
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Ryewood Park has ample space with greenish lawns and playing grounds for children. The park is home to numerous varieties of trees, which are believed to be decades old. Once a botanical garden, the area today functions as a park. The park is thronged by tourists wishing to...
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- Type: Cave
- Entry: Paid
Karla and Bhaja Caves, Khandala
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Ranked 5 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
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1 Rating & 1 Review
- Type: Lake
Lonavala Lake, Khandala
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Ranked 6 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Average Rating
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3 Ratings & 1 Review
Lonavala Lake is located at a distance of 1.5 km from the city. Known as the Monsoon Lake, the lake gets dried up during the winters and gets filled with water during monsoons. Built around 1876, the lake and the adjoining area are popular picnic spots. Indrayani River is the...
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- Type: View point
Lion's Point, Khandala
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Ranked 7 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Average Rating
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Lion's Point is a cliff that is located midway between Bhushi Dam and Amby Valley. Located in the Sahyadri Ranges at a distance of 20 to 30 km from the Amby Valley Project of Sahara Group, the site offers an aerial view of Bhushi Dam. After climbing the cliff, tourists can...
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- Type: Park
Shivaji Park, Khandala
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Ranked 8 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Shivaji Park was converted into a garden from a playground in 1956. Once a playground, the park is also home to a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Within the beauty of the park, tourists can relax and enjoy a family picnic.
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- Type: Fort
Visapur Fort, Khandala
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Ranked 9 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Visapur Fort has a huge plateau surrounding it. Located to the east of Lohagad Fort, it is famous for its protective walls and intricate designs. In the forest at the centre of the fort lies the guards' residences in ruins. A gun turret made of copper lies to the right side of...
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- Type: Fort
Lohagad Fort, Khandala
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Lohagad Fort lies at an elevation of 1,052 m. One of the many hill forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the fort divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavana. Situated on a side range of the Sahyadris, the fort is guarded by four large gates. On the eastern side of this fort lies...
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- Type: Cave
- Entry: Paid
Bhaja Caves, Khandala
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Ranked 11 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Bhaja Caves are a set of rock-cut caves that are counted among the oldest of early Buddhist rock temple art in India. Comprising a group of 22 rock-cut caves, these date from around the 2nd century BC. Historians believe that the caves belong to 200 BC; and hence, are regarded...
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- Type: Hill
Reversing Station, Khandala
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Reversing Station enables tourists to enjoy a beautiful view of the surroundings and the shine of lights from the distant Khopoli Town. This unused and secluded site was once used by the railway department. Near the station, tourists can find an advertisement hoarding of...
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- Type: Lake
Tungarli Lake, Khandala
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Tungarli Lake is the major source of water supply for Lonavala. An artificial reservoir, it has been built across the Tungarli Lake. Located near Rajmachi, the area surrounding the lake is a famous weekend picnic spot. From the Tungarli Village, in which the lake is situated,...
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- Type: Hill
Monkey Hill, Khandala
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Monkey Hill is the spot, where trains arriving from Khandala halt for brake testing. The site can be reached from both Khopoli Town as well as Reversing Station. Located above Khopoli Town.,
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- Type: Lake
Valvan Dam, Khandala
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Valvan Dam provides water to the nearby Khopoli Power Plant. Constructed to provide hydroelectric power on the Indrayani River and Valvan Lake, the dam is home to a beautiful garden with vast expanse of landscaped plains. Built across the Kundali River, the dam supplies water...
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- Type: View point
Shooting Point, Khandala
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Average Rating
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Shooting Point is frequented by tourists wishing to catch an aerial view of the Rajmachi Fort and the valley below. Located in the town of Khandala (Bazaar Peth), the site is also home to St. Mary's Villa.
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- Type: Cave
- Entry: Paid
Bedsa Caves, Khandala
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Bedsa Caves is situated near Kamshet, between Kadde and Bedsa. Known for their pillars that are adorned with the image of lions, these are considered to be among the oldest caves in Maharashtra. Dating from 60 BC and consisting of two caves, these can be reached through a...
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- Type: View point
Amrutanjan Point, Khandala
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Amrutanjan Point is located just at the start of the Khandala Ghat. By standing at the viewpoint, tourists can avail aerial views of the Duke's Nose as well as the town of Khopoli. End of the first hill bears a sign mentioning the start of Amrutanjan. Amidst the beautiful...
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- Type: Mountain
Shivlinga, Khandala
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 32Places to Visit in Khandala
Shivlinga is encountered on way to Tiger's Leap. 'Swayambhu', as it is often called, the mountain resembles a shivlinga. From the site, tourists can get an aerial view of the deep valleys around Tiger's Leap and the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. At the snack shop located at the...
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- Type: Temple
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This is a great place that touched my heart in Lonavala. The place offers great views. Quite a... Last reviewed 4 weeks ago
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This ancient buddhist style cave structure must not be missed if you are interested in history &... Last reviewed 2 months ago
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This is a delightful place to visit with fantastic wax models of famous personalities. A lot of... Last reviewed 2 months ago
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Dont even think of visiting. It has no park facilites, not at all maintained Old Shiva Temple... Last reviewed Sep 24, 2014
