One of the most popular gateways from
Mumbai and Pune is Lonavala, a beautiful hill station located in the Western
Ghats and is about 106 kms from Mumbai. Lonavala is also called a the
jewel in the Sahayadri range. As monsoon
rains come tumbling down the Sahayadri hills, the hill station shows its best
colour green. Lonavala derived its name from the Sanskrit word ‘Lonavli’, which
means ‘city surrounded by caves’. The region around Lonavala was once a popular
Buddhist centre. The picturesque view of the Sahayadri range is one of the many
highlights tat Lonavala has to offer. With its lush surroundings and peaceful
environment, Lonavala is an ideal gateway from Mumbai’s concrete jungle and an
ideal place for trekking. A leisurely walk along the waterfalls and other
beautiful spots is what keeps most travellers busy in Lonavala. There are
number of places around Lonavala to visit. The lakes around Lonavala worth
visiting include Tungarli and Bhushi. Khandala, just five kilometres away, is
another exciting hill resort that can be visited from Lonavala. Lonavala is a
year round destination, however most people prefer to visit the hill station
druing Sumer and the Monsoon. The nearest airport to Lonavala is Pune, which is
about 64 kilometres from Lonavala. Lonavala lies on the main railway line
between Pune and Mumbai and hence the train is one the most convenient ways to
reach Lonavala. Lonavala is well connected by road and lies on the Mumbai –
Pune highway.
Fact file on Lonavala
Location : Western Ghats 106 kms from Mumbai.
Distance from Important Places
: 64 km from Pune.
Modes of Transport : Roadways and railways.
Uniqueness : Lush greenery all around and peaceful
environment.
Best time of the year to visit :
all year round, especially in summer and in monsoon.
What to see : Khandala, lakes, waterfalls
Anything special : Picturesque view of the
Sahayadri range.
