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About Lonavala Tourism
Set in the lush green hills of the Sahyadris, Lonavala is at an altitude of 625 m and is the most popular weekend destination from Mumbai and Pune.
Known as the Jewel of the Sahyadri it offers the tourist pristine woods
and valleys, gushing waterfalls, historic caves, and scenic vistas. The
surroundings hills were the stronghold of the Maratha rulers, who
practised guerrilla warfare from here, against the Moghuls and later
the British. Lonavala
now houses holiday homes of celebrities and industrialists, as well as
a plethora of holiday resorts. Its other famous cousin town, Khandala lies just 5 Km away.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Be at 60km specially on monsoon, also falling rocks.
If you leave at 7.30am can reach in 2 hours.
For return, after lunch leave 2.5-3pm as traffic
Raghu Nath, Shillong | 17th January 2009 A serene getaway Title: Quiet, a trifle difficult to approach, serene,scenic, an ideal getaway if you have some
Lonavala-Khandala Beckons - Nestled in the Sahyadari mountain ranges, Lonavala-Khandala fulfills all parameters that a rollicking holiday spot should have.
Blog about Lonavala Trip - A Bloggers account of a Trip to Lonavala with appropriate pictures of Lonavala.
Official Websites
Maharashtra Tourism - Maharashtra Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Maharashtra, Tourism in Maharashtra and Festivals in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Government - Maharashtra Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Travel to Lonavala - The divine hill station situated in the western ghats of Sahyadris is not far-flung from the weary life of the concrete jungle. Because of its elating climate, and picturesque beauty, Lonavala has always been the most popular picnic spot.
Siesta, Fiesta & Cure - Ayurveda tradition acquires a new meaning in Balaji Tambes Atmasantulana Village near Lonavala—a place to rejuvenate body, mind and soul.
