Lonavla
About Lonavla
Lonavala is a hill station surrounded by green valleys in western India near Mumbai. The Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves are ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. They feature massive pillars and intricate relief sculptures. South of the Bhaja Caves sits the imposing Lohagad Fort, with its four gates. West of here is Bhushi Dam, where water overflows onto a set of steps during the rainy season.
Karla Caves
Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves, or Karla Cells, are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The shrines were developed over the period from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD.
Lohagad
Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m above sea level.
Bhushi Dam
Bhushi Dam is a masonry dam on the Indrayani River in Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. In 2014, the Indian Railways announced plans to develop Bhushi Dam as a tourist resort with participation from the private sector.
Sunil's Celebrity Wax Museum
Sunil's Celebrity Wax Museum is a family-friendly museum featuring lifelike wax replicas of Indian and international celebrities.
Walwan Dam
Walwan Dam, is a gravity dam on the Indrayani river near Lonavla, Pune district in the State of Maharashtra in India. It provides water to the nearby Khopoli Power Plant and to residents of Lonavla and Khandala and neighborhood villages.
Miniature World Museum
Miniature World Museum is a quirky, kid-friendly museum featuring miniaturized displays of a model city, airport, and village.
Lonavala Lake
Lonavla Lake is surrounded by natural scenery, about 1.6 km from the town. The lake dries up during the winter and summer months offering an expanse of green grass which is used by walkers and joggers. This place attracts tourists for its street food, including convenience food items like smoked corn on the cob, shaved ice, vada pav, chaat, and hot ginger tea.
Bhaja Caves
Bhaja Caves or Bhaje caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located in Pune district, near Lonavala, Maharashtra.
Visapur Fort
Visapur Fort is a hill fort near Visapur village in Maharashtra, India. It is a part of the Lohagad-Visapur fortification.
Lion’s Point
Sunset and night-sky viewing is popular at this lookout point with panoramic mountain views.
Kune Falls
Kune Falls is a waterfall at Lonavla in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Ekvira Temple
In Hinduism Goddess Ekvira also worshipped as Renuka in different parts of India and Nepal is the mother of Chiranjivi or immortal sage Parashurama.
Best Time To Visit Lonavla
The best time to visit Lonavla is from October to April. During the summer months, from March to May, the climate is hot with the mercury shooting up to 40°C. May is the warmest month, is not ideal for visiting. The monsoon season is from June to September and Lonavla receives heavy rainfall and the views become spectacular with lush green meadows, cascading waterfalls, and the natural beauty of the place. In the winter season, from November to February, temperature varies between 12°C and 36°C and is excellent for outdoor activities.
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