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Lonavala Hill Station |
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Lonavala is a popular hill station around Mumbai and Pune. Many people take a break from their busy and hectic schedule and make a weekend trip to Khandala or Lonavala Hill Station. The cool and pleasant climate of Lonavala attracts many people. Located at an altitude of 625 meters, Lonavala is a hill station of the Sahayadri range. The best time to visit Lonavala Hill Station is between October through May after the monsoon when every thing becomes green. So if you want to have the best view of the place the ideal time to visit Lonavala Hill Station is during the monsoon.
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Apart from the pristine beauty of the Sahyadri range, Lonavala is ideal for trekking. There are some beautiful waterfalls where you can take a leisurely stroll or visit some other unique spots to have a panoramic view of the town. There are also some nearby attractions. You may also plan to visit the Tugauli and the Shushi lake from Lonavala. Khandala, which is another popular hill station, is only 5 kilometers from this place. Lonavala is also famous for caves. In fact the city derived its name from Lonavali which means city around caves. Some of the caves are even built in 200 BC. One of the oldest caves is the Karla Caves which located only 10 kilometers from Lonavala. There is also a Buddhist stupa around the Karla Caves.
To reach Lonavala Hill Station you can get bus services from Mumbai or Pune. Located in the Mumbai-Pune Highway the road ride to the place is unique itself. You can also get to Lonavala by train from Mumbai or Pune. However if you want to arrive to Lonavala through flight then the nearest airport is Mumbai and Pune. Then you will have to hire car or avail the bus service.
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