KHANDALA

Very popular hill stations, known for their resplendent green beauty during rains, these twin hill stations offer romantic hills, small waterfalls and the works…  A place very easily reachable by train or by road, 70 km from Pune, it's just about an hour-and-a-half long drive.  A number of hotels, motels and resorts assure you comfortable stay. Located at a four hours trek is the dreamy hamlet of Rajmachi from where the twin forts of Manoranjan and Shrivardhan are worth seeing!

Besides, a quick weekend getaway to Lonavala is perfect to de-stress you out with must visits to the Lonavala Lake, Bushy Dam, Tiger's Leap, Ryewood Park,Tungarli Dam, Barometer Hill.

Also what makes the place famous is the famous Chikki (made of jaggery and groundnuts) and also the chocolate fudge! A must visit in the rainy seasons; some of the recommended hotels include Duke's Retreat at Khandala and Fariyas at Lonavala!

In recent years the heavy flow of weekenders and conference groups from Pune has changed the demography of the area dramatically.

Khandala gives a good view of the rainwater fed waterfalls while Lonavla acts as the base for the Karla.

Getting There:
By Road : Lonavala is on the Mumbai-Pune Highway,104 kms, Pune-Lonavala, 66 Kms

By air     : Nearest airport is Pune, 66 kms
By Rail   : Lonavala is on the Mumbai Pune Rail line of the central Railway.