THINGS TO DO IN LONAVALA
Lonavala is a popular hill station and a local getaway 110 km from Mumbai. Lying on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the place is perfect for all those seeking a calm and peaceful place. It is known for a popular candy known as 'chikki'. Every year lots of tourists from around the world visit this soothing place, especially during monsoons. During monsoon season, this hill station becomes more alive and active with lots of travel freaks. Lonavala got its name derived from 'Len' and 'Avali' which roughly translates to 'the resting place of stones.
| Place | Kilometers |
| Lonavala Lake | 0 Kilometers |
| Bushi Dam | 4 Kilometers |
| Tiger Point | 11 Kilometers |
| Sunil Wax Museum | 2.5 Kilometers |
| Lohagad Fort | 13 Kilometers |
| Pawna Lake | 21 Kilometers |
| Market | 2 Kilometers |
| Bhaja Caves | 16 Kilometers |
| Karla Caves | 15 Kilometers |
| Ramachi Fort | 20 Kilometers |
| Sunset Point | 9 Kilometers |
Lonavala Lake
Lonavala Lake is the place to be if you are looking for peace and beauty. The lake is surrounded by natural beauty and you can see nature at its best, over here. Though it parches up in summers, the lake comes to life during monsoons and remains so throughout winters.
Bushi Dam
This is definitely one of the most exciting sites to visit in Lonavala. This dam has a beautiful waterfall in the vicinity, which is a must see. The surrounding area of the dam has been developed into a beautiful catchment area for tourists to enjoy.
Tiger's Point
is a prominent tourist attraction in Lonavala and offers splendid views of the valley. If you look closely, you can see an impression of a tiger trying to leap across the valley, which is why the vantage point has earned its name. The echo produced by rocks falling into the crevasse is another highlight of this point. During monsoon, a small natural waterfall is formed close to this point. If you are a nature lover, you're surely in for a treat.
Sunil's Celebrity Wax Museum
Sunil Kandalloor is a Mumbai based artist who specializes in wax sculptures. He is arguably the most well -known wax sculpture artist in the country having wax museums at Lonavala
Lohagad Fort
The Lohagad Fort of Lonavala was the battleground of the Maratha warrior, Shivaji. From here, you can get a lovely view of the lush green surrounding hills and the steep valleys.
Pawna Lake
Located around 15 km from Lonavala, the Pawana Lake is one of the least explored artificial lakes in the vicinity. Nestled amidst the scenic locales of Kamshet, this lake came into existence after the construction of the Pawana Dam, and now it plays a scenic host for camping, picnics and sightseeing.
Lonavala Market
Lonavala is a picturesque town known for its cool climate, rushing waterfalls, and rolling hills. ... Lonavala Bazaar is an outdoor market with small shops selling everything from souvenirs, to clothes, and food.
Bhaja Caves
Bhaja caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located near Lonavala, The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau (the division between North India and South India).The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected as a National Monument, by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Karla Cave
Karla caves are important historic Buddhist sites that were built around 2-3rd century BC. The cave shrines are popular among all tourists and are visited by everyone who come to Lonavala
Rajmachi Fort
Rajmachi is a fort located near Lonavala. It's height from sea level is 2710 feet. It offers an amazing view of the Sahyadrimountains and the backwaters of Shirota Dam.
Sunset Point
Located close to the Monkey point ( 8 KM from railway station ) you can watch the sunset from here. You should match your timing to reach here in the afternoon so you can spend your time at Monkey point and see the sunset before returning. At the sunset point you can see expressway, rail and national highway at one place while watching the sun going behind the hills.