Lonavala

Lonavala

The diverse land of Maharashtra offers plenty of opportunities for tourists to have a relaxing holiday. For people living in Mumbai for example, Lonavala, located less than 90km away, is a popular hill station.

With an elevation of over 2,000 feet — and a wide range of activities like camping, waterfall rappelling, rock climbing, and trekking — Lonavala is one of the top places to visit in India.

Whether you’re an adrenaline junky or someone who only wants to cosy up and relax, rest assured that there are enough things to do in Lonavala for everyone. So let’s talk about my visit first and start with other nitty-gritty details.

Things To Do in Lonavala

Tiger’s Leap was given its name by locals after a cliff, as it resembled a leaping tiger. This place is ideal to enjoy a number of water sports, including rafting and swimming. In the monsoon, one can enjoy the mini-waterfall that flows into the stream below.

At Tiger’s Leap, one can experience the bounty of nature as they trek through the region. So yea, Tiger’s Leap is number 1 in recommended things to do in Lonavala.

This artificial lake was constructed in 1876 to conserve water for the areas of Valvan and Shirota. But with time, it has transformed into an impressive tourist spot. Come here to find some alone time, to read a book or even for some bird watching. What makes this place even more interesting is that tourists are totally allowed to take a swim in the lake and even try their hands at fishing. It reminded me of the lake I saw in Auli in Uttarakhand.

Stop at the Rajmachi Point when travelling between Mumbai and Pune. It is one of the most popular destinations which includes the Rajmachi Fort which belonged to the famous King Shivaji. There are several monuments in and around the Rajmachi Fort. Close to the fort are two small forests called Shrivardhan and Manoranjan. Rajmachi Point is also famous for its topography which has a deep valley on three sides and a thick and dark forest on the other. So yea, Rajmachi Point gets the well-deserved number 3 spot in my things to do in this Lonavala travel blog.

The Bhaja caves were built around 200 BC by Buddhist nuns. And they hold excellent architecture which can be seen in sculptures like the prince with his chariot, and animal sculptures such as elephants and tigers. There are 22 rock-cut caves in total, and each of them has substantial characteristics. One can moreover find is a small waterfall in the last cave and a pond beside it.