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Sighte Seeing
Places of interest around
Lonavla and Khandala
Lonavla and Khandala were discovered in 1871 by Sir Elphinstone, the Governor of the Bombay Presidency. The name Lonavla is derived from the Sanskrit lonavli, which refers to the many caves like Karla, Bhaja and Bedsa that are close to Lonavla. A trip to Lonavla and Khandala can be combined with sight-seeing visits of Karla, Bhaja and Bedsa caves and also the two fortresses, Lohagad and Visapur.
Bushi Dam
Rainy season gives a
golden opportunity to the lovers of Bushi Dam. With the arrival ofthe
season lots of groups of fun lovers can be seen at the Bushi Dam. When
the dam is full with the
 rain water, it starts overflowing obviously. The
place where this extra water is collected is made beautiful by building a staircase like structure. There is another serene and beautiful spot 'Sakhar Pathar' which is worth a visit especially for nature lovers.Sakhar Pathar is situated just above the dam.
Rajmachi Point
Rajmachi Point is located about 6.5 km from Lonavla. This point commands a
magnificent view of Shivaji's famous fort, Rajmachi (Royal terrace) and
the surrounding valley. Regular State Transport buses ply between Rajmachi
Point and Lonavla from the State Transport Bus Stand. The famous Vaghjai
Dari is also located here.
Tungarli Lake
The lovely Tungarli Lake supplies water to Lonavla town. There are no
buses to the site, but taxis and autorickshaws are available from Lonavla
Station (3 km).
Valvan Dam
Valvan Dam has a beautiful garden at its foot, and is a popular evening
spot 2 km from the town. This exquisitely-built dam supplies water to the
Khopoli power station at the foothills of the Sahyadris for generating
electricity.
Lonavla Lake
Lonavla Lake is a picturesque spot surrounded by natural scenery, about
1.6 km from the town. The lake dries up during the hot summer months.
Duke's Nose
Duke's Nose stands 12 km from Lonavla, clearly visible from the highway
while driving towards Mumbai. This is the finest landmark in Khandala and
is popular with hikers. The cliff owes its name to the Duke of Wellington,
whose famous and ample nose it resembles.
Tiger's Leap
Tiger's Leap is a cliff-top with a sheer drop of over 650 m. The
magnificent view from Tiger's Leap is enthralling. Buses are available up
to I.N.S. Shivaji and the remaining distance of about 1.6 km has to be
covered on foot.
I.N.S.Shivaji
I.N.S.Shivaji is a Naval Engineering Training Base.
Reversing Station Point
Reversing Station Point is near Rajmachi Point, Khandala, 7 km from
Lonavla. Famous for the panoramic view of the Railway line going through
tunnels on the one side and the Duke's Nose on the other.
Lohagad Fort
A robust climb of about 11.2 km from Malavali Railway Station takes you to
the 'Iron Fort', once a formidable battle-station of Shivaji. The fort
commands an exhilarating view of the surrounding hills and hamlets.
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