LONAVALA - KHANDALA

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LONAVALA - KHANDALA

• LONAVALA is a little hill station on the western slopes of the sahyadris 5 km apart from the MUMBAI-PUNE highway

• KHANDALA is a hill station in the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra, India, about 3 kilometres from Lonavala.

CLIMATIC CONDITION

• TEMPERATURE in Lonavala : Max 36.c in

summer and Min 12.c in winters .

• TEMPERATURE in khandala : Max 28.c in

summer and Min 11. c in winters.

MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION

• RAJMACHI POINT : This point commands a view of Shivaji's famous fort, Rajmachi (Royal terrakouioce) and the surrounding valley.

• Valvan Dam : Valvan Dam has a garden at its foot, and is a popular evening spot 2 km from the town.

• Lohagad Fort : A robust climb of about 11.2 km from Malavali Railway Station takes you to the 'Iron Fort‘. A historic battle by Shivaji was fought.

Cont…• Tiger's Leap : It is one of the most fascinating

places in this area. If someone carefully observes the valley from this point, it will appear as if a tiger is leaping into the valley.

• Bhushi Lake : Bhushi Lake situated in Khandala is the ideal spot for all those who wish to relax in the lap of Mother Nature.

• Karla and Bhaja Cave : Karla and Bhaja Caves are historical rock cut caves, situated at a distance of 16 km from Khandala. These Caves are the ancient Buddhist caves.

MAJOR FESTIVALS

IN LONAVALA THE MAJOR FESTIVAL IS GANESH CHATHURTHI.

FESTIVALS like diwali, navratri, etc. are also celebrated.

IN KHANDALA THE MAJOR FESTIVAL IS HOLI.FESTIVALS like diwali, navratri, etc. are also celebrated.

FAMOUS FOOD ITEMS

• CHIKKI

• PAV BHAJJI

• VADA PAV

• CHOLLE BATHURE

HOW TO REACH LONAVALA• BY AIR : nearest airport is in Pune which is 64

km from Lonavla.• BY RAIL : as lonavala is the main railway line

between Mumbai and Pune all express trains plying between two cities stops here.

• BY ROAD : as Lonavala situated between Mumbai and Pune highway plenty of buses are available this route to reach here.

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HOTEL CHAINS

RHYTHM LONAVALA AAMBY VALLEY CITY

AVION HOTEL RESORT FARIYAS DELLA RESORTS AND VILLA

REFERENCE• WWW.wikipedia.org• www.makemytrip.com• www.mid-day.com