| Think of a short and refreshing break from Mumbai, | | | | big and small lakes makes Lonavala an angler's |
| and it is Lonavala and Khandala that comes to most. | | | | paradise. Even if you aren't able to get a good catch, |
| These hill retreats are a short drive from here and | | | | the pleasure of being a part of the game is immense. |
| offer a good respite from the usual noise of the | | | | It is advised to check out with locals before going |
| metro. The beauty and charm has always attracted | | | | for a game. In some areas, fishing is illegal. |
| tourists as it has enchanted film makers and | | | | Some good forts and caves are present in Lonavala |
| honeymooners. Though they are said to be at their | | | | and they make for an interesting tourist spot here. |
| best during the monsoons, Lonavala is a great | | | | The Lohgadh Fort is the best known fort here. It |
| getaway anytime during the year. While during the | | | | was considered unconquerable and one can still feel |
| summers, they offer a cool relief from the heat of | | | | the indomitable spirit it possesses. There are a |
| the plains, they make for a good place to visit during | | | | number of Buddhist caves and Muslim dargahs around |
| winters too. The misty trails, shimmering falls and | | | | the fort. Another fort located across this fort is the |
| sprawling greens make the area ever inviting. | | | | Visapur fort. It is larger in size and has a number of |
| Lonavala is full of places that are a major attraction | | | | tanks, ponds and other ruins inside the complex. The |
| for tourists. Ryewood Park here is one such | | | | Tikona Fort located close by completes the circuit of |
| attraction which makes for a good place to enjoy | | | | three forts in the region. |
| natural charm. A lovely garden with expansive greens, | | | | Food is yet another thing tourists can look forward |
| tall trees and good spaces, it is an ideal place for | | | | to in Lonavala. From roadside stalls to classy |
| leisurely strolls and picnics. A Cemetery is present | | | | restaurants Lonavala has all. While the street eateries |
| opposite the park which is noted for the ancient | | | | specialize in almost all kind of cuisines their classier |
| graves with heavily adorned tombstones. The Bushy | | | | counterparts in star hotels offer delicacies from |
| Dam in Lonavala is another noted tourist attraction. It | | | | various cuisines. The best places to get refreshed |
| is visited by crowds who come here to see waters | | | | and munch on some good stuff are the many small |
| surging. The Duke's Nose is also a great attraction for | | | | coffee shops Lonavala has. They are known for |
| tourists to Lonavala. It offers good views of the | | | | good coffees and tempting savories. |
| region and is also a starting point to many hiking trails. | | | | Expect a good range of hotels in Lonavala too. From |
| The landscape of Lonavala is especially made | | | | splurge to decent economic options, Lonavala has it |
| beautiful by the many lakes that dot the entire area. | | | | all. However, it is always good to book in advance to |
| Lake Lonavala and Tungarli Lake are some of the | | | | avoid last minute hassles and confusions. |
| best known ones here. The presence of numerous | | | | |