14 POPULAR WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM LONAVALA TO VISIT THIS YEAR

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YOU CANT AFFORD TO MISS THESE PLACES IN YOUR
VISIT TO LONAVALA
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• Looking to visit some cool places in Lonavala? We
  have curated a list of 14 popular places to visit
  in Lonavala. Pack up your bags and we will help
  you to choose the right destination as per your
  taste.
• 14 Popular Spots for Weekend Getaways from
  Lonavala
• Lions Point
• Karla Caves
• Lohagad Fort
• Bhaja caves
• Pawna lake
• Rajmachi Point
• Tigers Point
• Kune falls

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1. Lonavala Lake
2. Karnala Bird Sanctuary
3. Rajmachi Fort
4. Bhushi Dam
5. Visapur Fort
6. Tung Fort

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1. Lions Point

• Surrounded with the lush green valley of Lonavala
  along with several small waterfalls and lakes,
  Lions Point boasts a mesmerizing view of the
  green valley. The most enchanting part of
  visiting picnic spot near Lonavala is the
  majestic view of sunset and sunrise. The spot is
  situated at a distance of 12 km from Lonavala
  railway station and can be reached through any
  transportation medium like a cab, bus or auto.
• Entry Fee- No entry fee.
• Entry Timing- 6 AM to 6 PM.
• Location- 12 km from Lonavala Railway Station and
  in the midway between Bhushi Dam and Aamby valley.

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2. Karla Caves

• Named amongst the most popular ancient rock-cut
  cave temples, Karla Caves are a complex of
  Buddhist temples near Lonavala. If youre in
  search of some really awesome places for weekend
  trips from Lonavala then Karla caves should be at
  the top of your list. This complex consists of 16
  rock-cut excavations that includes 8 chaitya
  griha that is the largest in India.
• Entry Fee- Rs. 5/person
• Entry Timing 9 AM to 5 PM
• Location- 11 km from Lonavala Railway Station

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3. Lohagad Fort

• Situated along the Sahyadri hills in Lonavala,
  Lohagad Fort is a very popular historical fort
  and picnic spot near Lonavala. Originally built
  by Guru Govind Singh in 1564 AD, this fort was
  used to serve as a prison. Later it was captured
  by Shivaji Maharaj and then recaptured by the
  Mughals in 1665 AD. The pathway towards the fort
  is in the shape of the tail of a scorpion and has
  four entrances named Maha Darwaja, Ganesh
  Darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja and Narayan Darwaja.
• Entry Fee- No Entry Fee
• Entry Timing- 9 AM to 6 PM
• Location- 11 km from the Lonavala Railway Station

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4. Bhaja Caves
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• Built in the second century BC, Bhaja cave is a
  complex of 22 rock cut caves. In terms of style
  and architecture, the caves are quite similar to
  the Karla caves. The most notable part among all
  the parts is the chaitya griha that is cave 12
  which was earliest of its kind. Along with it,
  the complex comprises of a large apsidal hall and
  a monastery. The monastery has a huge rectangular
  hall along with a front pillared verandah.
• Entry Fee Rs.5/person
• Entry Timing- 9 AM to 5 PM
• Location- 5 km away from Lohagad fort and 15 km
  from the Lonavala Railway Station.

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5. Pawna Lake
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• Pawna Lake is an artificially created lake by the
  water of Pawna dam and is a popular spot for
  weekend trips from Lonavala. The lake boasts a
  scenic view of the lush green valley along with
  quiet waters of the lake. Be it weekend getaways
  or picnics or sightseeing, Pawna Lake can be your
  perfect visiting fit.
• Entry Fee- Rs.50/person
• Entry Timing- No time limits
• Location- 10 km from Lohagad Fort and 15 km from
  the Lonavala Railway Station.

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6. Rajmachi Point

• Boasting the majestic view of Rajmachi Fort and
  surrounded with  lush green valley, Rajmachi fort
  is a promise picnic spot near Lonavala. The spot
  also has a temple along with a childrens park
  and is located at a walking distance from the
  Dukes Retreat. Also, Monkey Point, Lions Point,
  Sunset Point are nearby the spot.
• Entry Fee- No entry fee.
• Entry Timing No time limits
• Location- 6 km from the Lonavala Railway Station

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7. Tigers Point

• Also known as Tiger Leap and Wagdari, Tigers
  Point is situated 650m above the sea level. The
  spot is popular because of the majestic view of
  the hills, waterfalls, green valley and lakes.
  The spot got its name because it resembles the
  shape of a leaping tiger. Near the spot, there is
  also a seasonal waterfall that works during the
  monsoon season only. Tigers Point serves a great
  picnic spot near Lonavala.
• Entry Fee- No entry fee.
• Entry Timing- No time limits
• Location- 12 km from Lonavala Railway Station.

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8. Kune Falls

• Kune Falls is a three-tiered waterfall set
  against the stunning backdrop of the Sahyadri
  Mountains and is surrounded with lush green
  vegetation. The spot is situated in Kune village
  near Pune and is ideal for weekend trips from
  Lonavala. The falls is one of the favourite spots
  for both the locals as well as the tourists
  during the monsoon season, especially for
  activities like bathing and swimming. Kune Church
  is nearby the spot and works as the landmark to
  reach the Kune Falls.
• Entry Fee- No fee
• Entry Timing- No time limits
• Location- 3.5 km from Lonavala Railway Station.

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9. Lonavala Lake
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• Lonavala Lake is very eminent in near the city of
  Lonavala and is commonly known as the Monsoon
  lake because it is filled with water during the
  monsoon season only. The lake was built in 1876
  with river Indrayani as the primary source of
  water. The lake offers a splendid experience
  because of the scenic landscape around the lake
  and boating facilities. Other than boating,
  swimming can also be done in the lake. In case,
  you need to have a rejuvenating weekend, away
  from the city light, Lonavala Lake can be added
  on your must to visit list.
• Entry Fee- No entry fee.
• Entry Timing- 9 AM to 5 PM
• Location- 2.5 km from Lonavala Railway Station

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10. Karnala Bird Sanctuary

• Located Panvel Taluka of Raigad district in
  Maharashtra, Karnala Bird Sanctuary is a popular
  sightseeing spot near both Lonavala and Mumbai.
  Established in 1968, this was the first of its
  kind. It is built below the Karnala Fort and
  occupies an area of 12.11 sq. km. The sanctuary
  consists of 150 species of native birds and 37
  species of migratory birds. Along with birds,
  this sanctuary is shelter to several animals like
  langurs, monkeys and wild boars. The Karnal Fort
  is also there in the protected area of the
  Karnala Bird Sanctuary that was built during the
  12th century. The forest has witnessed many
  rulers as well as invaders including the Devnagri
  Yadavas, Portuguese, Marathas as well as the
  Mughals. The spot is also popular for trekking.
  You can start the trek from the bottom of the
  hill and complete it within just an hour. You can
  also view sites like Rajmachi and Prabalgad from
  the fort area.
• Entry Fee- Rs.20/Adult, Rs. 15/Child, Rs. 15/Two
  Wheeler and Rs. 50/Four Wheeler
• Entry Timing- 8 AM to 6 PM
• Location- 56 km from the Lonavala Railway Station
  and 13 km from Panvel.

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11. Rajmachi Fort
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• Rajmachi Fort is one of the most important
  trekking points in Lonavala that lies at an
  altitude of 2710 feet. The fort was built by
  Satavahanas and was later captured by Shivaji in
  1657 AD, along with several other nearby forts.
  As per the history, this fort was built to have
  control over the trade route between Mumbai and
  Pune. The fort was later captured by the Mughals
  and then again recaptured by the Marathas in 1705
  AD. But with the downfall of the Marathas, it was
  eventually captured by the Britishers. The fort
  includes two citadels, namely Shrivardhan and
  Manaranjan Forts. The complex of the fort has
  several ramparts, strong walls, huge getaways,
  water reservoirs, etc. The fort has also many
  waterfalls nearby along with a lush green view of
  forests. In the western side of the cave, there
  are some ancient Buddhist caves called Kondane
  caves, that was built around 200 BC. The caves
  comprised of ancient Buddhist architecture in the
  form of stupas, sculptures and vihara.
• Entry Fee- No entry fee.
• Entry Timing- 9 AM to 5 PM
• Location- 15 km from the Lonavala Railway Station.

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12. Bhushi Dam
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• Considered as one of the most alluring tourist
  attractions in Lonavala, Bhushi dam is splendid
  for weekend trips from Lonavala. The dam is
  located within the scenic hilly terrains between
  INS Shivaji and Lonavala. The dam was built
  around 1860 for serving as the source of water
  for steam engines of the Great Indian Peninsular
  Railway. During the monsoon, the dam overflows.
  Swimming is restricted in the Bhushi dam because
  of the unpredictable water flow. The dam is
  overcrowded during the weekends because of the
  alluring combination of water and the terrain.
  There is also a lake created by the Bhushi dam
  that is used by Tata for the generation of power.
• Entry Fee- No entry fee.
• Entry Timing- 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Location- 6 km from the Lonavala Railway Station.

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13. Visapur Fort
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• Situated at an altitude of 1084 m above the sea
  level, Visapur Fort was built by Balaji
  Vishwanath during 1713-1720 AD. The fort was
  built for guarding the Lohagad Fort as it had an
  impressive fortification. Later the Britishers
  used this fort to bombard  the Lohagad Fort,
  making Marathas leave the fort and eventually
  acquiring it forcefully in 1818. The Visapur Fort
  is situated above the Lohagad Fort and is well
  known because of its strong and protective walls
  along with complex structure. Several temples,
  including a huge Hanuman temple, are scattered
  throughout the area. Although, the fort has just
  a few things left and the rest have been ruined.
  The fort offers a majestic view of planes and
  forest surrounding the fort.
• Entry Fee- No entry fee
• Entry Timing- No time limits
• Location- 24 km from the Lonavala Railway Station.

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14. Tung Fort

• Also known as Kathingad Fort, Tung Fort is one of
  the well-known picnic spots near Lonavala. The
  word Kathin means difficult in Marathi that
  depicts the difficulties that come while trekking
  to the fort. The fort was built before 1600 AD by
  the rulers of Adil Shahi dynasty and was later
  captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort
  is conical in shape and has several strongly
  fortified walls and is surrounded by lush green
  valley. As per the history, the fort served as
  the watch-house for the Mulshi Valley and Maval
  region of Pawna. The fort also has steep climbs
  along with a narrow route on the verge of the
  mountains.
• Entry Fee- No entry fee
• Entry Timing- No time limits
• Location- 24 km from Lonavala Railway Station and
  the base village to start the trek is Tungi.

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