India /Maharashtra /Pune /Lonavala

The otherwise arid landscape of Lonavalva comes to life during the monsoons when the cloud pours their love on the city blessing it with waterfalls, lakes and gives life to the emerald shrubs and plants. Located stone’s throw awat from Mumbai and Pune, the best and only good time to visit the hamlet is during the monsoons. Besides the various sight seeing points and historical forts, the city also is famous for offering lip smacking ‘Chikki’. Shopping for various varieties of Chikki is an important activity not to be missed. Best Season to visit Lonavala is all through the year, except perhaps May. October to March is ideal for sight seeing. April is bit warm, but suitable for outings. June to September offers grandeur views of natural beauty of Lonavala in showers and is the best time to visit the majestic beauty of waterfalls.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 410401

STD Code: 2114

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Lonavla About this sound pronunciation or Lonavala is a town and a hill station in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Inspiring beauty and a rich historical past has made Lonavala a very popular tourist destination. With numerous scenic lakes, archaic caves and grand forts, the city attracts tourists from all over the country. Adventure seekers, nature lovers, historical buffs, the town offers something to everyone.

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By Air : The nearest airport is Pune airport, which is at distance of 64 km from Lonavala town. Pune is connected to Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore by air. Major international airport near to Lonavala is Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport. This is at a distance of 100 km away from Lonavala. Tourist taxis cost about Rs 2,000 to Mumbai and Rs 1,500 to Pune from Lonavala.

By Train : Lonavala railway station lies in the main railway line between Mumbai and Pune. Many express trains between Mumbai and Pune stops here. Lonavala is connected to all major railheads through Mumbai and Pune.

By Bus : State owned buses connect nearest cities with the hill station Lonavala. Any tourist service providers arrange package tours by A/C deluxe buses to Lonavala from Mumbai and Pune. They charge about Rs 4 per km in these A/C luxury buses.

By Taxi : You can also opt for taxis in Lonavala and these will be available from all the major parts of the city, including the bus stand and the railway station. Taxis in Lonavala do not have any meter and tourists need to fix the rates before availing the taxi.

By Other : Auto rickshaws in the town of Lonavala do not run on meter. You should learn about all the rates for local travel beforehand in order to make sure that you are not taken for a ride. Auto rickshaws in Lonavala do not have any special night fares either, and they can be a good option for night time travel. The fare and rates are fixed. They can cost you anywhere around Rs 100 to 200 for a short trip.Rented Bicycle.The best way to travel around Lonavala would however be to rent out a bicycle for around Rs 120 a day and cycle around the serene surroundings, taking in the mountain air.

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Avion Holiday Resort ; Amberwadi Rd, Gavliwada, Lonavala, Maharashtra 410401 ; Ph – 02114 272 755 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• The Lagoona Resort ; S No. 55, Tungarli, Lonavala Gold Valley Sector D, Gold Valley, Lonavala, Maharashtra; Ph – 02114 271 788 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Fariyas Resort ; Tungarli, Frichley Hills Road, Lonavala, Maharashtra 410401 ; Ph – 02114 273 852 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Hotel RamaKrishna ;  Mumbai – Pune Road, Lonavala, Maharashtra
  ; M –  91-2114-273600 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Fusion ;  Frichley Hills Tungarli Lonavala 410401 Maharashtra ; M –  91-2114-273852
  ; Food Serve :  Indian

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