Lonavala

Located at a height of 625 m from the western slope of the Sahyadaris, Lonavala is a small hill resort which offers spectacular valley views and beautiful cascading waterfalls.

5 km from Lonavala lies Khandala which is especially beautiful during the monsoons. Like Lonavala, Khandala too abounds in numerous panoramic view points of deep ravines and gushing waterfalls.

Popular excursions from Lonavala include the 18th century forts of Lohagah and Visapur. Karla, Bhaja and Bedsa caves are 10, 12 and 15 km respectively from Duchess' Nose at Khandala -- two major prominent projections on the western side of the Ghats.

ACCESS

Nearest airport is Pune, 66 km. Lonavala lies on the Mumbai-Pune line. The resort is on the Mumbai-Lonavala road, 104 km.

ACCOMMDATION

Fariyas Holiday Resort (5-star Deluxe), Post Box No. 8, Frichley Hills, Tungarli, Lonavala-410 401. Phones: 02114-73852. Fax: 72080.

Valvan Village Resort (4-star), 242/1, Valvan Village, Lonavala-410 103. Phones: 02114-74111. Fax: 3887062.

Quality Inn Rainbow Retreat, Opposite Valvon Dom, Mumbai-Pune. Phones: 2128, 3445.