Awesome places to visit near Lonavala
Aristotle said- In all things of nature, there is something marvelous.
Indeed.
If you are looking for places to visit near Lonavala, which are also natural and rich in scenic beauty, we suggest the following places.
Matheran
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Matheran is a hill station near Mumbai. The place is covered in thick evergreen and deciduous forest, and the greenery is at its peak after monsoon. It is also a great site for bird watching and bird photography.
The main sites in Matheran include-
- Shivaji’s Ladder
- Louisa point
- Hart point
- One tree hill point
- Prabalgad
- Kalavantin Durg
Distance from Lonavala: 60 Kilometers, 2 hours by car
You can read more information about Matheran here.
Mahabaleshwar
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It is a hill station in the Western Ghats range of mountains. The place is closer to Mumbai and is about 3 to 4 hours run from Lonavala. Some of the great sightseeing in Mahabaleshwar are-
- Pratapgarh
- Parsi point
- Venna Lake
- Elephant head point
- Babington point
- Dhobi waterfall
- Wilson sunrise point
- Lingmala waterfall
- Hollywood wax museum
Distance from Lonavala: 180 kilometers, 3.5 hours by car
You can read more information about Mahabaleshwar here.
Khandala
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Lonavala and Khandala are next to each other. Sometimes, Khandala is also termed as Lonavala-Khandala. It is again a hill station in the Western Ghats range. The popular places to visit in Khandala include the following-
- Kune waterfall
- Karla cave
- Ryewood park
- Lion’s point
- Ekvira temple
- Duke’s nose
- Zenith waterfall
Distance from Lonavala: 5 kilometers, 10 minutes by car
Shirdi
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Shirdi is a small town in Maharashtra. It is known to be an important pilgrimage site for the followers of Shri Sai Baba. Less people know about the pleasant climate of Shirdi, which is almost constant throughout the year. The important sites in Shirdi include-
- Arjun Adventure park
- Baba Chavadi
- Dwarkamai
- Gurustan Sri Saibaba
Distance from Lonavala: 210 kilometers, 5 hours by car
You can read more information about Shirdi here.
If you are looking for easy travel option, you can book private cab from Lonavala to travel to these places. Railways can go risky during monsoon due to slippery track.
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