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Lonavala Travel Guide

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Lonavala and Khandala
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(Maharashtra)


Dual Treat

Forge a life-long kinship with nature in the lush green environs of Lonavala and Khandala. Take back wonderful memories of a leisurely holiday in an enchanting and refreshing locale. For residents of and visitors to the state of Maharashtra, both these hill stations are symbols of a blissfully serene and 'cool' holiday. Those who enjoy crisp nip in the air go for long treks, mountain climbing and icy dips in the magnificent waterfalls. Nature lovers ramble around, clad in warm sweaters with an umbrella handy, drinking in the sights of hills and valleys surrounded by mist. And of course those who curl up in comfy armchairs, snugly wrapped in shawls and socks and watch the mist float by with invigorating cups of tea to keep them company. Welcome to the twin hill-stations of Lonavala and Khandala.
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At a Glance
Lonavala and Khandala are twin hill stations located on the western slopes of the Sahyadri's. Just 5-km apart from each other they straddle the Mumbai-Pune highway at an altitude of 625m.
When to Visit:
The period between May to October is generally considered the best time to visit Khandala. The remaining months of the calendar namely June-September is the monsoon season and is it is not advisable to visit these hill-stations during this period. Summer temperatures reach a maximum of 36° C and touch minimum temperatures of 12° C in winter.
Orientation & Getting Around:
Visitors to Lonavala and Khandala can move around with ease by hiring taxis and auto-rickshaws. Though the roads are bumpy due to the hilly terrain, you can zip around between both hill stations within 15 minutes.
Dial in code(s):
City code:
02114 - Lonavala
02357 - Khandala
 
 
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