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Vaishnav Devi Temple

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Chinchwad

Sight Address : Vaishnav Devi Temple is situated in Chinchwad ; is about 15 km away from Pune. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Vaishnav Devi temple is also a famous temple of this place. It is an imitation of the one situated in the Himalayas. The spring temple is in the form of hexagon. At this temple lights enhance the magnificence of the temple. In order to see the Goddess, it is required to sneak one’s way through a small cave. One of the significant features of this cave is that once the devotees get inside, their foot is washed cleaned by the spring water. The term Chinchwad is a combination of two words, ‘Chinch’ which means tamarind and ‘Wad’ that refers to banyan. This town is popular for its shrine of Saint Morya Gosavi which is also the Shakti Peeth of Lord Ganesha. Every year, during the flood caused by Pavana River, the entire temple gets submerged in water. As per legend, the submersion is believed as bathing of Lord Ganesha in the temple. An annual yatra during the month of ‘Shravan’ also takes place at the Morya Gosavi Temple. The great freedom fighters, Chapekar brothers, were also born in the town of Chinchwad. Bhosari town, originally called as Bhojapuri, is also situated at Pimpri-Chinchwad. This small town of Bhosari was once the capital of the kingdom of the Hindu king Bhoj. Besides, Bhosari was also called as Bhojkata during the Mahabharata period. During this period, it was the capital town of the Bhoja-Yadava King Rukmi.

Vaishnav Devi Temple

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 minutes to 1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

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Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

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Ganesh Temple

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Chinchwad

Sight Address : Ganesh Temple is situated in Chinchwad ; is about 15 km away from Pune. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ganesh Temple, chinchwad is about 15 km away from Pune, Maharashtra. It is an old town, and one can find its references in Shivaji’s and Peshwa’s periods. The Ganesh Temple in Chinchwad is very famous place, and a Yatra takes place in the month of ‘Shravan’. The ‘Moraya Gosavi’ temple is pride for Chinchwad. It is associated with the 14th century Saint Moravi Gosavi. the temple is a well maintained and is very old, and but it is known as Moraya Gosavi Temple. Chinchwad Ganesh Temple is situated on the banks of river ‘Pawana’. The small ghat on the backside of the temple is very pretty and the quiet atmosphere here pleases the mind.The idol of Lord Ganesh is very beautiful as it creates a holy atmosphere. The temple and the surroundings are very nice. Certainly, the Moraya Gosavi temple is pride for Chinchwad.

Ganesh Temple

Ganesh Temple

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 minutes to 1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

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Bedsa Caves

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Bedsa

Sight Address : Bedsa Caves is located at bedsa viiage. 15 kms to the South of Kamshet railway station. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bedsa is this interior village is situated near Kamshet Railway Station next to which the New Pune Bombay Express highway is being constructed with the cave located on a stiff hill. Though smaller in size the shrine is very attractive. With breath taking scenery one cannot help but appreciate the spot chosen by Buddhist monks.
With a huge chaitya and one big vihara, there are also numerous small resting chambers or cells for monks that were chiseled out here. The ornamentation on the façade is made up of miniature rails and repetition of window fronts or facades with a number of water cisterns in front of the Chaitya with one of the inscriptions belonging to Mandavi princess Samadinaka who got this facility made for monks and Buddhist devotees.

Bedsa Caves

Bedsa Caves

HistoryEdit

Bedsa Caves history can be traced back up to 1st century BC. There are two main caves. The best known cave is the chaitya (prayer hall) with comparatively large stupa, the other cave is monastery – vihara. Both the caves contain some carvings although are less ornate than later caves. Both caves are facing eastwards so it is recommended to visit the caves early morning, as in sunlight the beauty of carvings is enhanced. There is also a small “Stupa” outside to the right of the main caves. Small Waterfall created by rain at Bedse Caves. Until around 1861 the caves were regularly maintained – even painted. These works were ordered by local authorities in order to please British officers who often visited caves. This has caused loss of the remnants of plaster with murals on it.

Must SeeEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

The Best time to visit Bedse Caves is the rainy season as the hills are filled with lush greenery during that time. Also many small waterfalls are created that can only be enjoyed during the rainy season.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Bus : Bedsa is 114 kms. from Mumbai and 56 Kms from Pune on Mumbai – Pune road. State Transport buses ply from Mumbai, Pune to Lonavala and from Lonavala to Bedsa.

Train : Nearest railhead is Kamshet, 4 Kms. on Central Railway but the more convenient railhead is Lonavala, 10 Kms

Air : Nearest airport is Pune, 56 Kms.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

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Manranjan Fort

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Khandala

Sight Address : Manranjan Fort is located Behind Bhairavnath Temple, Khandala, Lonavala, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Manoranjan fort also seen from the route from Kondane via Mundewadi. The climate and temperature is cute mild in summer monsoon. Manoranjan have an attractive spots and good views .Manoranjan is seeing through while climbing Shreevardhan fort. Manoranjan can approached from the road behind Bhairavnath temple. The entrance of this fort is in a state of ruin and the guard’s houses and shells depots on the fort can only be seen the fortification is still intact also, one can see the temple at the base of the fort. There is square lake of water, the water is very clear and clean throughout the year. A straight rock cut this lake into two parts and the person knowing this place can walk through it. From here, khandala is very nearest railway station.

Manranjan Fort

Manranjan Fort

HistoryEdit

Manoranjan Fort and Shrivardhan Fort are the twin fortress that combine together to constitute the strategic fort of Rajmachi. They would serve the purpose of keeping a vigil over the historic trade route of Borghat. These forts had been originally built by Satvahana rulers which had been finally seized by Muslim invaders by Shivaji Maharaj.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Throughout the year.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private rental cars or taxies can also be hired.

Bus : Various state-operated buses (AC, Deluxe, Non-Deluxe) are easily available from Mumbai and Pune, for getting to Khandala. Private tour operators also provide luxury/non-luxury bus and taxi services to reach the place. The travel time to reach Khandala from Pune by bus is about 2½ hrs, while it takes around 4 hrs to reach the place from Mumbai.

Train : Nearest railway station for reaching Khandala is located at Lonavala. Lonavala, being located on the Mumbai-Pune rail route, has various express and local trains that shuttle play till these two cities. It takes three hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai and about an hour from Pune. The journey to Khandala from Lonavala is feasible by availing any of the local modes of transport or even on foot, as it takes only 15 min to cover the distance.

Air : Nearest domestic airport near Khandala is located in Pune (64 km) and the nearest international airport is in Mumbai (110 km). All the major domestic airways offer their services at both these airports.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

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Amrutanjan Point

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Khandala

Sight Address : Amrutanjan Point is located at Khandala Ghat, Lonavala, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Amrutanjan Point is yet another viewpoint located high up in Khandala. It provides excellent view of the places nearby including Khopoli. The Amrutanjan Point is a well suited location for an enormous sight of the valley as well as the Duke’s Nose. Situated at the end of the first slope as we enter Khandala, there is plenty of flat surface available at this view point.

Amruntanjan Point

Amruntanjan Point

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Throughout the year.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 minutes to 1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private rental cars or taxies can also be hired.

Bus : Various state-operated buses (AC, Deluxe, Non-Deluxe) are easily available from Mumbai and Pune, for getting to Khandala. Private tour operators also provide luxury/non-luxury bus and taxi services to reach the place. The travel time to reach Khandala from Pune by bus is about 2½ hrs, while it takes around 4 hrs to reach the place from Mumbai.

Train : Nearest railway station for reaching Khandala is located at Lonavala. Lonavala, being located on the Mumbai-Pune rail route, has various express and local trains that shuttle play till these two cities. It takes three hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai and about an hour from Pune. The journey to Khandala from Lonavala is feasible by availing any of the local modes of transport or even on foot, as it takes only 15 min to cover the distance.

Air : Nearest domestic airport near Khandala is located in Pune (64 km) and the nearest international airport is in Mumbai (110 km). All the major domestic airways offer their services at both these airports.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

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Swayambhu Ganpati
Ganapatipule Beach
Ratnadurg Fort

Shingroba Temple

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Khandala

Sight Address : Shingroba Temple located in Khandala; Between Khandala and Khopoli, Lonavala, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Shingroba Temple was built in 1929 AD and is located between Khopoli and Khandala. It is located at a steep bend and most of the vehicles stop here for a quick darshan of the Lord.

Shingroba Temple

Shingroba Temple

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Throughout the year.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 minutes to 1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private rental cars or taxies can also be hired.

Bus : Various state-operated buses (AC, Deluxe, Non-Deluxe) are easily available from Mumbai and Pune, for getting to Khandala. Private tour operators also provide luxury/non-luxury bus and taxi services to reach the place. The travel time to reach Khandala from Pune by bus is about 2½ hrs, while it takes around 4 hrs to reach the place from Mumbai.

Train : Nearest railway station for reaching Khandala is located at Lonavala. Lonavala, being located on the Mumbai-Pune rail route, has various express and local trains that shuttle play till these two cities. It takes three hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai and about an hour from Pune. The journey to Khandala from Lonavala is feasible by availing any of the local modes of transport or even on foot, as it takes only 15 min to cover the distance.

Air : Nearest domestic airport near Khandala is located in Pune (64 km) and the nearest international airport is in Mumbai (110 km). All the major domestic airways offer their services at both these airports.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

Gallery


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Swayambhu Ganpati
Ganapatipule Beach
Ratnadurg Fort

Valvan Dam

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Khandala

Sight Address : Valvan Dam is located near Khopoli Power Plant ; 2 Km From Lonavala, Khandala, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Valvan Dam provides water to the nearby Khopoli Power Plant. Constructed to provide hydroelectric power on the Indrayani River and Valvan Lake, the dam is home to a beautiful garden with vast expanse of landscaped plains. Built across the Kundali River, the dam supplies water to the Khopoli Power Station run by Tata Power at the foothills of the Sahyadri.

Valvan Dam

Valvan Dam

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Throughout the year.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private rental cars or taxies can also be hired.

Bus : Various state-operated buses (AC, Deluxe, Non-Deluxe) are easily available from Mumbai and Pune, for getting to Khandala. Private tour operators also provide luxury/non-luxury bus and taxi services to reach the place. The travel time to reach Khandala from Pune by bus is about 2½ hrs, while it takes around 4 hrs to reach the place from Mumbai.

Train : Nearest railway station for reaching Khandala is located at Lonavala. Lonavala, being located on the Mumbai-Pune rail route, has various express and local trains that shuttle play till these two cities. It takes three hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai and about an hour from Pune. The journey to Khandala from Lonavala is feasible by availing any of the local modes of transport or even on foot, as it takes only 15 min to cover the distance.

Air : Nearest domestic airport near Khandala is located in Pune (64 km) and the nearest international airport is in Mumbai (110 km). All the major domestic airways offer their services at both these airports.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

Gallery


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Swayambhu Ganpati
Ganapatipule Beach
Ratnadurg Fort

Bhairavnath Temple

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Khandala

Sight Address : Bhairavnath Temple is located near Shreevardhan Fort, Khandala, Lonavala, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Bhairavnath temple’s architecture is similar to the Shiva Temples in the Konkan region. Situated in the backdrop of natural thick forests, the way to this temple is through a greasy path, which may be difficult to walk on. Bhairav, a manifestation of Lord Shiva, is the main deity of this old temple. The main building of the temple is surrounded by numerous shrines of other Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Mahashivaratri is one of the famous festivals celebrated in the temple. Hundreds of devotees visit the temple with various offerings to please their deity on this day.

Bhairavnath Temple

Bhairavnath Temple

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Throughout the year.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 minutes to 1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private rental cars or taxies can also be hired.

Bus : Various state-operated buses (AC, Deluxe, Non-Deluxe) are easily available from Mumbai and Pune, for getting to Khandala. Private tour operators also provide luxury/non-luxury bus and taxi services to reach the place. The travel time to reach Khandala from Pune by bus is about 2½ hrs, while it takes around 4 hrs to reach the place from Mumbai.

Train : Nearest railway station for reaching Khandala is located at Lonavala. Lonavala, being located on the Mumbai-Pune rail route, has various express and local trains that shuttle play till these two cities. It takes three hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai and about an hour from Pune. The journey to Khandala from Lonavala is feasible by availing any of the local modes of transport or even on foot, as it takes only 15 min to cover the distance.

Air : Nearest domestic airport near Khandala is located in Pune (64 km) and the nearest international airport is in Mumbai (110 km). All the major domestic airways offer their services at both these airports.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

Gallery


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Swayambhu Ganpati
Ganapatipule Beach
Ratnadurg Fort

Kune Waterfalls

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Khandala

Sight Address : Kune Waterfalls is located at Lonavala-Khandala Valley, Khandala, Lonavala, India.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kune Waterfalls is a three tiered waterfall. Having a total height of 200 m, it is surrounded by lush green vegetation. Kune Waterfalls is the 14th highest waterfall in India. A popular picnic spot, the waterfall is divided into 2 sections, with every part being 100 m high. While coming from Mumbai, tourists can catch a glimpse of the fall in the Khandala Ghat. Bathing and swimming are popular activities in the waterfalls. The water that flows through the valley runs for many days even after the monsoon season is over.

Kune Falls

Kune Falls

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Throughout the year.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private rental cars or taxies can also be hired.

Bus : Various state-operated buses (AC, Deluxe, Non-Deluxe) are easily available from Mumbai and Pune, for getting to Khandala. Private tour operators also provide luxury/non-luxury bus and taxi services to reach the place. The travel time to reach Khandala from Pune by bus is about 2½ hrs, while it takes around 4 hrs to reach the place from Mumbai.

Train : Nearest railway station for reaching Khandala is located at Lonavala. Lonavala, being located on the Mumbai-Pune rail route, has various express and local trains that shuttle play till these two cities. It takes three hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai and about an hour from Pune. The journey to Khandala from Lonavala is feasible by availing any of the local modes of transport or even on foot, as it takes only 15 min to cover the distance.

Air : Nearest domestic airport near Khandala is located in Pune (64 km) and the nearest international airport is in Mumbai (110 km). All the major domestic airways offer their services at both these airports.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

Gallery


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Swayambhu Ganpati
Ganapatipule Beach
Ratnadurg Fort

Rajmachi Park

India /Maharashtra /Pune /Khandala

Sight Address : Rajmachi Park is located on Mumbai-Lonavala Road | Near Lonavala, Khandala, India.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Rajmachi Park is located on the way to Mumbai from Lonavala. Distance between Lonavala and Khandala is 5 km. Sitting at the start of the Khandala Ghat, the park area also comprises a restaurant and a temple. There are two towers of Rajmachi Fort on the eastern side of the park. From the park, tourists can avail a regular bus service to Lonavala Bus Station. Within the precincts of the site is also located a children’s park. Located at a distance of 12 km from the town, the site lies just before the starting point of the Ghat. From the site, tourists can avail view of Shivaji’s famous fort, Rajmachi (Royal terrakouioce) and the surrounding valley. At the park is also located the Vaghjai Dari.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular.

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Throughout the year.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening .

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private rental cars or taxies can also be hired.

Bus : Various state-operated buses (AC, Deluxe, Non-Deluxe) are easily available from Mumbai and Pune, for getting to Khandala. Private tour operators also provide luxury/non-luxury bus and taxi services to reach the place. The travel time to reach Khandala from Pune by bus is about 2½ hrs, while it takes around 4 hrs to reach the place from Mumbai.

Train : Nearest railway station for reaching Khandala is located at Lonavala. Lonavala, being located on the Mumbai-Pune rail route, has various express and local trains that shuttle play till these two cities. It takes three hours to reach Lonavala from Mumbai and about an hour from Pune. The journey to Khandala from Lonavala is feasible by availing any of the local modes of transport or even on foot, as it takes only 15 min to cover the distance.

Air : Nearest domestic airport near Khandala is located in Pune (64 km) and the nearest international airport is in Mumbai (110 km). All the major domestic airways offer their services at both these airports.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101

Gallery

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Swayambhu Ganpati
Ganapatipule Beach
Ratnadurg Fort