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Khandala Hill Station |
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Located at an elevation of 625 meters, Khandala is a popular hill station in the western part of India. This romantic hill station is situated in the western slopes of the Sahyadri mountain range. This famous hill station in Maharashtra has a pleasant climate and attracts many tourists from all over India. The Khandala Hill Station is located on the Mumbai Bangalore National Highway. Many people from Mumbai and Pune make a weekend trip to Khandala hill Station. Thus this small town is full of crowd all round the year. Khandala hill station is 101 kilometers to the southeast of Mumbai and Pune is 69 kilometers. Another popular hill station nearby to Khandala is Lonavala.
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Best time to visit Khandala Hill Station is between October to May. Apart from the serene beauty of the Sahyadri mountain there are also some other sightseeing areas in Khandala Hill Station. The Rajmachi Park is one of the must-sees of the area. Other places that deserve mentioning are the Ryewood, local garden of the area and Duke's Nose which is a viewer's point from where you can watch the natural beauty of the place.
Other popular attractions in Khandala Hill Station include:
- Shivaji Park
- Amruntanjan point
- Lohagad Darshan
- Kune Falls
- Sakur Plateau
- Monkey Hill
- Tiger's Leap
- Reversing Station
To reach Khandala Hill Station you can avail bus services from Mumbai or Pune. It takes about 4 hours to reach Khandala from Mumbai. You can also reach Khandala by train also. The nearest rail station is the Khandala and Lonavala. If you want to reach Khandala by air the nearest airport is the Mumbai airport or Pune airport. From there you will have to take bus or rent a car.
For more information about other popular places in India, just log on to our site at placesinindia.com
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