Just 95 km away from Mumbai, Lonavala also called Lonavla or Lonavale is a charming hill station located about 620 metres above sea level in the popular Sahyadri ranges. Lonavala along with its nearby hill station of Khandala make an ideal spot to enjoy a weekend break with family members. Discovered by Sir Elphinstone, the then Governor of the Bombay Presidency in 1871, Lonavala is easily accessible from Mumbai through Mumbai-Pune Expressway as well as Konkan Railways.
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Nature has blessed Lonavala with abundant treasures that include lush green countryside, beautiful valleys, shimmering waterfalls, lakes and scenic water bodies. The twin hill stations of Lonavala and Khandala has many places of tourist interest that can be visited with family members including children. Some of the popular attractions in and around Lonavala include Bushy Dam, Lion’s Point, Tungarli Lake and Dam, Shooting Point, I.N.S Shivaji, Karla Caves, Tiger’s Leap, Duke’s Nose, Valvan Dam, Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, Lonavala Lake and Rajmachi Point.
The sightseeing expeditions in Lonavala – Khandala also offer a wonderful chance to indulge in a variety of leisure activities. You can enjoy a refreshing bath in the waterfalls around Lonavala or enjoy breathtaking views of the city and beautiful surroundings from the view points. Go for shopping with your family and buy special items of the Konkan region to keep as a souvenir of your trip. ‘Chikki’ – a hard candy sweet is a must buy while shopping in the markets of Lonavala.
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