Situated in Sahayadri range close to Pune and Mumbai Lonavala is the nature lover’s paradise. The place is mostly visited during rains and you can find lots of treekers, hikers, adventure and nature enthusiat travelling to this place. If you are nature admirer and love spending time in and around green spaces then this place should top your bucket list.
Places has lots of things to offer such as adventure hotspot, camping sites, treks and trails, street food hub, weekend stay and many such. Being close to Mumbai city you can find lots of people roaming on streets along with theur family, friends or couples.
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Follow this guide if you are visting lonavala for the first time.
Best Time to visit
Lonavala is a all year round destination because whenever you visit you always find a pleasant weather. But if you want to explore city hazel free June – September is the best time to visit this hill station.
How to reach
The nearest airport to Lonavala is Lohegoan Airport, Pune where major airlines carrier arrives. You can hire a cab or taxi from airport to reach the hill station.
Road is the best way to reach Lonavala. State bus, private taxi, personal vechiles make it accesible to reach the location quickly via Pune- Lonavala Express way.
Lonavala has it own railway station various intercity trains or a passenger train connects Lonavala and Pune with Mumbai.
Staying options
Being the hill station you can find various types of accomodation such as luxurious resorts, villas, rent apartments, homestay and 1-5 star hotel properties. You can easily choose your option depending upon your budget and the way you want to spend your stay.
Things to do
Try the sweet Chikki
Lonavala is known for its pure jaggery sweet known as Chikki. It is a must buy thing here you can finds lots of outlets of different brand selling Chikki. Earlier there was only one type i.e. Groundnut Chikki but now you can it in different flavours and type. Hence do not forget to buy it on your return journey.
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Camp with your group
You might have heard lots of groups planning a camping trip to Lonavala, but where in the city is unknown to many. Pawana Lake is the ideal spot to undertake a camping. It is said that camping in front of lake with stars bove is the best experince you can ever have. If you haven’t tried camping yet plan one with your group and amaze yourself.
Experince the adventure
If adventure is something which excites you give you thrill then head to Della Adventure Park in this hill station. A huge acre of land covered with various outdoor and indoor activites. Do try rock climbing, Dirt biking, Raphelling, Buggy ride and mch more.
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Capture memories with green environment
Last but not the atleast try to capture as many momments as possible. Explore the place on your foot and capture the green serenity in rainy season which is one of the unique point of this hill station. Take lots of snaps of the cloudy weather, green forts the massive express highway and store them forever.
Travel to Lonavala following this guide and enjoy the unique serenity of Lonavala.
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Post is written by Ritika Arora: Content Writer, MyTravaly
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