Places to visit in Lonavala

Lonavala is a perfect place to get you away from the choas and daily hustle bustle of life. One such hill station in Pune where you can find yourself surrounded by green serenity and pleasant weather. Though it is an all year around destination but you can find more people visiting the place during rainy season to enjoy various nature related activities. 

Talking about places to visit in Lonavala, you can find lots of spots in this place right from waterfalls, forts, adventure parks, caves, hill view points and much more. If you are a person who like to explore the greenery or go to a place where you can find yourself close to nature in rainy season.
Lonavala is the best choice you can ever have. 

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Top 6 places to visit in this hill station

Tiger’s Leap

This is the prime attraction to visit in this city. Attraction is situated 650 metres above sea level. Point is named behind its structure that resembles a tiger taking a leap into the valley. If trekking or hiking excites you head to this spot to embrace the beauty of point along with the scenic view. 

Karla Caves

Karla caves are the place that has preserved the largest Hinaya Buddhist caves in the country. An oldest rock cut cave in he country. You will be amazed to find various old sculptures, pillars, inscription stupas and many such structures which speaks about Buddhism history. To all the history lovers head to this place to enjoy the beautiful historical site in this hill station. 

Bushi Dam

If you looking for a picnic spot in and around nature, Bushi Dam is must visit. During rains, you can find people visiting this place and enjoying the waterfall by sitting on steps. Having hot corn along with a flowing waterfall is a must-do thing here. Head to this place with your friends, family or partner to have a good half day excursion. 

Pawana Lake

Want to spend a night under stars with born fire and camp, head to this lake to have a memorable camping trip. The place is known as a camping paradise, you can find lots of groups here camping with their friends, family, trekkers or hikers. Do not forget to have the barbeque food dishes by the lake.

Lohagad Fort

This architectural beauty is an important place in Maratha history. Fort gives you the asthetic view of entire hill station. Being above 1050 metres above the sea level fort was considered to be an watch post to be aware of any unexpected moments. Head to this spot to experince the rise and downfall of various dynasties such as Nizams, Marathas and Mughals. 

Rajmachi Point

One of the most inspectable point of Lonavala and your trip is incomplete without visiting this place. You can find lots of crowd stopping at this place as it is believed that this is a spot from where you can capture beautiful scenes as well as self portraits. Also you can find lots of stalls here selling hot tea, coffee, Maggie and corn. Do eat Maggie along with enjoying the aesthetic view of nature. 

Plan your weekend trip to Lonavala and explore the natural serenity offered by these unique spots of the important hill station of Maharastra State. 

Post is written by Ritika Arora: Content Writer, MyTravaly

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