The cinematically appealing lush
greenery, the picturesque view of the sunset and the aroma of the wet
earth.......sufficient enough to ignite the senses of an individual. The
well known and charming hill station of Lonavala offers mind-boggling sights
to all those who signature their arrival to this land and is popularly
called as the' Jewel Of The Sahyadri mountains'. It is situated at a height
of 625 metres above the sea level and is a popular gateway from Mumbai and
Pune.
Chief Draws Of Lonavala
Blessed by the nature in bounty, the hill
resort has a plethora of places of Tourist Attraction like - Beautiful
Hills, Deep Green Valleys, Huge Lakes, Historic Forts, Waterfalls, etc.
Rajmachi Fort - This old fort probably belongs to the Yadav period
and has two small forts attached to its called 'Shrivardhan' and
'Manoranjan. This fort can be reached only by fort due to its location. It
offers a Great trekking experience.
Tunga Fort - Surrounded by Pavana Dam, the location of the fort is
exciting and enhancing. There is also a temple here that is solely dedicated
to Mahadeo.
Lohagad Fort - This fort was so named because it was considered
impregnable. This is located at about 10 kms from Lonavala. The entrance to
this fort is very impressive and is sometimes referred as 'Delhi Gate'.
Visapur Fort - This fort lies opposite Lohagad. At the top of
the fort you can find lots of water tanks, ponds and the double -walled
ruins of a chieftain's residence.
Tikona Fort - At the top of this fort lies an ancient Buddhist cave
and some water tanks.
Koregad Fort - Koregad fort is embellished with a few ponds and
stands alone in majestic solitude.
Ryewood Park - This park is a must see during your visit to
Lonavala. It has turned to be a major picnic spot.
Bushy Dam - This small dam is by far an important tourist spot. On
weekends during monsoons this place is packed with people as the water
running over the steps of the dam creates an interesting waterfall.
Karla and Bhaja Caves - These caves are must sees because they
represent the best example of rock-cut architecture.
Kune Falls - This water falls where water comes down from a height
of more than 100 feet is majestic in appearance one can have bath in the
water that flows through the valley. This place is between Lonavala and
Khandala.
Adventure Buffs
Lonavala is an outdoor enthusiast's hot spot. The
adventure buffs can take a walk along the waterfalls, the grassy abundance
and hills in and around Lonavala. The mountainous terrain of Lonavala is
ideal for trekking and hiking. You can walk up to Sausage Hills, which are
covered with thick jungle and teeming with bird life. There are also
numerous lakes around Lonavala including Tugauli, Lonavala and Bhushi lakes,
so is the Walvan Dam.
Paragliding - Fifteen km from Lonavala, you can grab a spectacular
view of Pawna Lake and Tung Fort.
Fishing - There is a plenty of opportunity for fishing in these
parts. One can encounter occasional avid angler at this spot.
Loosen Your Pockets
Lonavala is not only famous for its beauty but
also for the eatables. In Lonavala the Chikkis and Jams are very famous.
This chikkis and jams are available almost all over Lonavala. Also Lonavala
is also known for their Namkeen Snacks Like : Chiwda, Wafers, various types
of Sevs etc.
List of Some Shops
- Maganlal Chikki Center
- National Chikki
- A1 Chikki
- Purohit Chikki
- Vaishali Chikki
- Navratan Chikki
- New Mangal Chikki
- Super Chikki.
Eating Delight
There is no dearth of eating places in Lonavala. In
Hotel Chandralok and Adarsh one can eat Gujarati thalis. You can have
numerous Udipi-style dosa and sambhar. Street food and dhabas are also quite
popular here. Lonavala Chikki is famous in all the country.
Accommodation
The accommodation options at the hotels in Lonavala
are aplenty and offers a wide choice to the tourists.
- Bhide Resorts & Water Park
- Fariyas Holiday Resort
- Hotel Rainbow Retreat
- Valvan Village Resort
- Star Regency
- Kumar Resort
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- Lions Den Hotel
- Swiss Resort
- The Upper Deck Resort
- Shiv Shanti Resort
- Hotel Chandralok
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