Best Places to Visit in Lonavala , Pawna Lake Camping, in Monsoon
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- May 23
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Updated: May 25
1-Lonavala Lake
Are you visiting Lonavala this weekend and confused between the best places to visit in
Lonavala in monsoon? Well, things are much more sorted here.
No doubt! Lonavala is the most beautiful place to visit in monsoon. Not only from
Mumbai-Pune, but also from all of Maharashtra, people come here to enjoy the scenery.
Most of the time, people miss the best place because of limited time. So go through this
article and plan according to it.
Lonavala Lake
Lonavala Lake is located in the outskirts, 1.6 km away from the town. Constructed in the
In the year 1876, the river Inrayani was the source of water for this lake. It is popularly known as the
monsoon lake, as this lake is filled with water during the monsoon months and dries up
during the winter season. The trip here is more pleasant since different species of birds
and fauna can be spotted along the banks of the lake. If this was not enough you can also
Enjoy a good swim here!
2-Pawna Lake
Pawna Lake is just a 25-minute drive from Lonavala city center. This places is mostly known for
camping. Boating and other water sports activities started on 26 January 2020.
If you are looking for lakeside camping, enjoying the water mirroring the sky, camping in
the middle of nowhere, staying in a tents next to the lake, feeling a warmth of campfire,
having mouth-watering barbecue and singing away the night, Pawna Lake Camping Cottages is the
best option near Lonavala to visit in monsoon.
Pawna Lake is an artificial reservoir formed by the Pawna Dam in Maharashtra, India, specifically in the Maval taluka. It's a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty, lush greenery, and proximity to the Western Ghats and forts. The lake is also a weekend getaway for many from Pune and Mumbai.
3-Dhudhiware waterfall
Dudhhiware Waterfall is just 8 km from Lonavala city center. It comes into action in the
monsoon time only. The approximate stature of this waterfall is 135 ft. One can appreciate the
excite of this cascade rappelling securely, as every one of the exercises are done under
master direction, and all well-being measures are taken for it.
Dudhiware Waterfall is a seasonal monsoonic waterfall located at Dudhiware village, near Lonavala. The distance from Pune is around 60 km. This 2-tier waterfall falls at the height of about 150 feet from a rock structure. There are two routes to reach Dudhiware village. One is through Kamshet-Pawana & Dudhiware, and one is through Lonavala, Kusgaon & Dudhiware. Its streams are active during peak monsoon season, and the difficulty level for the trek is easy. It just takes a 10-minute plain walk from the base to reach the footfalls of the waterfall.
4) Karla—Bhaja caves
It would take some 200 steps and maybe a bottle of water to reach the top. But the wait
And the trek will be worth what is waiting for you. Since you would get escalated by
watching the architecture marvel of India which was made by monks and the best part of
Karla—Bhaje Caves shares architectural design with the Karla Caves.
The Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located off the Mumbai-Pune expressway near the city of Pune, India. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau
The most impressive monument is the large shrine — Chaityagriha — with an open,
horseshoe-arched entrance; according to the Archaeological Survey of India, the
Chaityagrha is the most prominent aspect of the caves, and one of the earliest of the
type. The Chaitya has unique reliefs from Indian mythology.
Near the last cave is a waterfall which, during the monsoon season, has water that falls
into a small pool at the bottom. These caves also provide important proof regarding the
history of the tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, since carvings from 200 BCE show
a woman playing tabla and another performing a dance.
5) Kune waterfalls
The 14th highest waterfall in India is located in Lonavla and is the center of attraction of
the rainy season. This waterfall is known as Kune Waterfall and the height of the falls is
660 feet. This three-tiered waterfall has one long drop of 330 feet. The drop of the other
section is almost 300 feet. The entire waterfall is a magnificent work of art of Mother
Nature with the enriched background of greenery. It is really a bewitching sight to any
visitor. You should only visit this place in monsoon time to experience the real beauty.
6) Lions - Tiger point
Tiger Point is one of the most popular and best places to visit in Lonavala in monsoon time.
Well, to sum up this place in one line is easy since, Rains + Tea + corn bhaji = lions
Point. This place lies between Lonavala city & Ambey Valley. When you start travelling up
Towards Amby Valley, this place comes right in the middle of mountains. It can also be
called as one of the best places to relax in monsoon time.
7) Nagphani (Duke's Nose)
which explains its intriguing name. It is a popular viewpoint as it offers a breathtaking view
of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and forests. This is one of the best treks of
Lonavala in monsoon for the best experience start early morning and let the winds give
you a high that cannot be compared with anything else.
8) Rajmachi Point
This place has historical importance, since opposite to the site is the historical Rajmachi
(Royal Terrace) Fort, owned by Shivaji Maharaj. The famous Vaghjai Dari is located close
to the site. Located just 10 km away from Lonavala, the Rajmachi Fort has deep valleys
on three sides with dense jungles on the fourth. Shrivardhan and Manoranjan are two
small forts located close to this historical monument. A Must visit to feel the history of
Shivaji Maharaj. It becomes greener in monsoon time.
9) Table Top (Closed)
This place is a flat land, due to which it is called ‘Table Top,’ and the sunrise here is the
best in the world. The best time to visit is before the sun comes out, since when you see
the sunrise in Lonavala; it would be a moment of lifetime and the feeling will be
unmatchable. The peace which you would feel is sure to release all the stress of your
hectic life.
Well, these nine places are the best places to visit in Lonavala in monsoon time. Kindly,
Comment below if you have any suggestions.
10) Bhushi Dam
The Bhushi Dam is a masonry dam on the Indrayani River in Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. In 2014, the Indian Railways announced plans to develop Bhushi Dam as a tourist resort with participation from the private sector.
11) Lohagad Fort
Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m above sea level. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range. Lohagad for a trek for the best family and couple with children is great for walking in a hilltop place.
close to the mumbai pune place
Absolutely amazing place. The view is amazing. You just feel so connected with nature. The trek is relatively easy and yet exciting also. Highly recommend visiting this place, especially in the monsoons, but be careful of
Slipping! The path gets very slippery due to mud, yet it makes for a fun and memorable experience!
Shree Narayani Dham Temple
A spiritual retreat in the heart of Lonavala, this temple becomes even more peaceful during monsoon with fewer crowds and serene vibes. Tranquil Hindu temple with marble floors, a spacious hall , a fountain, rose gardens, & onsite rooms.
Shree Narayani Dham provides a spiritual retreat to tourists in Lonavala ... There are several facilities as the temple complex is spread over 4.5 acres.
13- Tungarli Lake
A calm and quiet lake near Lonavala town, ideal for picnics, quiet walks, or simply enjoying the misty ambiance.
Tungarli Lake is the major source of water supply for Lonavala City, which located near the Rajmachi region. Tungarli Lake is a great place to plan Picnic which offers beautiful view of the Sahyadri mountain ranges. We have visited this Lake during June Month and we were disappointed with the water level. Water was very less and we couldn't able to enjoy the beauty of this lake. Best time to visit is September to March.
There are some roadside Snacks centers where one can enjoy hot hot Wada pav and Bhajia.
Amrutanjan Maggie Point. - Best Maggie in Lonavala. in Khopoli rated 4.2gi
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"Amrutanjan Maggie Point" refers to a specific location, likely a fast food or quick-bite establishment, that is known for serving Maggie (instant noodles) and possibly other vegetarian options. The name "Amrutanjan" might be a brand or a local term associated with the location. The location is described as having dine-in and takeout options and is good for kids and groups. It's also mentioned as a quick bite place, offering vegetarian options and potentially breakfast, but not known for desserts or alcohol.
15-Reverse Waterfall – Lohagad Fort
The Reverse Waterfall is a waterfall that flows in the reverse direction. This is one of the most popular reverse waterfalls in India and amongst the only few. Best visited during the monsoon, the trek to the waterfall is popular amongst the adventure enthusiasts.
How To Reach Reverse Waterfall
To find this gem of a place, the Reverse Waterfall, as trekkers and locals alike call it, take the train to Malavli Station and get to the village of Lohagadwadi at the base of Lohagad Fort and then trek to the Fort for about 3 hours and is the easiest way to reach the fort and the waterfall. If driving is your thing, the fort is just 3 hours away from Mumbai and 40 minutes away from Lonavala if you take the Mumbai-Pune express highway.
16- Korigad Fort
Located near Aamby Valley, it’s a relatively easy trek. The top offers panoramic views and is surrounded by greenery in the monsoon.Korigad is a hill fort located about 20 km south of Lonavla in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 923 m above sea level. The planned township of Aamby Valley is built over the fort's southern and eastern foothills
17-Tikona Fort ( vitanggad )
Tikona Fort, also known as Vitandgad, is a popular trekking destination located in the Maval region of Maharashtra, India. It's a dominant hill fort, with a unique triangular shape, standing at 3,500 feet tall. The fort is situated near Kamshet and Pune, and is known for its easy trek and historical significance. Tikona fort is a hill fort located near Kamshet [Maval region] in Maharashtra. Height from sea level is 3500 feet. Its twin fort is called Tung. Tikona also known as Vitandgad, is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune.
18-Tung Fort
Difficulty Level - EASY
Trek Time - 1 Hour (One way)
Tung Fort, also known as Kathingad, is a scenic and relatively lesser-known trekking destination located near the picturesque Pawana Lake. Situated in the Western Ghats, this fort offers stunning panoramic views, especially on clear days when the landscape unfolds in all its natural beauty. The fort is a great spot for both nature lovers and history enthusiasts.
19-Hadshi Temple-Saty sai trust- Blog
This temple at Hadshi temple is run by the Sathya Sai trust and has idols of Pandurang (Krishna) and both the Sai Babas. They also do all the aartis like the ...
Hadshi Pune is the one-day picnic spots near Pune, explore this adventure park & temple with kids and family. There are many rides are available which includes Atv bike ride,rope course,sky cycle,zip line etc, Also Sant Darshan Museum will be attracting eye balls. You can spend whole day there with your kids and family member, you can also stay at Pawna Lake Camping. book Family Camping at Pawna Lake Near Hadshi Temple you can also buy the farm house plotting which are now available on the www.712Mantri.in Hadshi Farm house Potting.
A heavenly place for both the young and the aged alike. While the young go about enjoying the scenery, the aged can relax in the serenity of the temple. It is not often that you can find a quiet and clean temple, but this is definitely one. This temple at Hadshi temple is run by the Sathya Sai trust and has idols of Pandurang (Krishna) and both the Sai Babas. They also do all the aartis like the ones at Shirdi Temple.How to go to Hadshi Temple from Pune: Google Maps doesn’t recognise either Hadshi or Hadshi Temple. You have to go to Chandni Chowk, then Pirangut, then Paud –> In the direction of tamhini/Mulshi. In Paud, take the right turn just after the Bus Stand. After this. keep going straight towards Pavana Dam/Tikona, then you will start seeing signboards. At a fork after around 15 kms, the road to the left will be marked with an arch saying Hadshi Temple. You have to be really talented to miss this. Then, the narrow road climbs up a small hill to the parking lot of the temple.The first floor of the temple has the Pandurang Shrine while the ground floor has both the Sai Babas. The late sathya Sai baba visited this place in 2009 (surprising that i didn’t read about this in any newspaper) and the photos on the wall show thousands of followers on the lawns of the temple listening to discourses.An added attraction is the good canteen. They had poha, sabudana kichdi, pakodas, bhel and lots more. Btw, learnt from my second trip that the hot pakodas are made only on Sundays! So, for those not religiously inclined, drop the ones who are so at the front steps and make your way to the canteen.We had also packed lunch and had it just on the way down the hill close to a stream. It was a lovely evening with the sun playing hide-and-seek with the clouds. Then, we drove all the way to Pavna dam to see Tung Fort and the backwaters and then we retraced the same way back to Pune. If you have a few hours and need a place to go, this would make an excellent destination.
20-Wagheshwar Temple, Pawna Lake
The Wagheshwar Temple Pawna Lake is located at Pawna Lake. this temple is famous in Pavna Lake reason behind it only visible for two months otherwise still underwater for Ten months. visibility from may, june and jully months. temple is built in Pandava's time. its a God Shivas temple. this temple age is many years but still stood like built few years before. Pawna Lake is surrounded by many historic places, forts, caves, temples, lakes, etc. and wonder that i live in Pawna. The old Wagheshwar Temple, Pawna Lake is the proof of how Historical Pawna Lake. It is Great Lord Shiva's temple built in Pandavas Era. The Vagheshwar Temple, Pawna Lake has seen 6-7 Centuries. Evidences Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Swarajya and Also witnessed British Empire. It's a very Famous Temple in Pawna Lake. In Last 3 years this temple became everyone's workship place. What makes this Wagheshwar temple too famous, The Temple is Submerged in Pawna Lake / Pawna Dam from August to March almost 8 months under water. After 8 month time span Temple getting visible or Resurfaced in March upto July. One thing is observed in temple about The Shivling the Central Half part is displaced out of Main Shivling.
21-Ekvira Aii Karla Temple
The Aai Ekvira Mandir in Karla is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Ekvira, a form of Durga or Renuka. It's located near the famous Karla Caves and is revered by the Koli fishing community and other devotees, according to www.karlacaves.com and TemplePurohit. The temple is known for its historical significance, with legends suggesting its construction by the Pandavas during their exile.
Located Pune Mumbai Express Krala Fhata Near 10 km , Situated near the Karla Caves, it's on a hill, requiring pilgrims to climb steps to reach the temple. The temple is typically open from 5 AM to 9 PM daily. Ekvira aai is an avatar of renuka devi situated in the Karla Lonavala. This Karla temple is mostly visited by the people of Agri-koli. 10 km from Lonavala, the Ekveera temple is atop a hill next to the Buddhist Karla Caves. Whether it's your first visit or you're coming after a long time, here There is small temple of Lord Ekvira Devi in Caves premises. The routes to reach at Karla Cave is Pune -> Chadani Chowk -> Old Mumbai-Pune ...
22-Wet’nJoy Water Park & Amusement Park.
Wet'nJoy Water park & Amusement Park Lonavala - Logo. Old Pune Mumbai Highway NH-4 Post-Takve, Mundhaware, Maharashtra – 410405. Page Links. Home · Malpani ...
Wet’nJoy Lonavala is India’s ultimate destination for thrill and family fun with 60+ rides across our Waterpark & Amusement Park! Dive into the largest wave pool in India, conquer the tallest ride – Z-Force, and enjoy 10 new water slides plus a relaxing lazy river for all age groups. From high-thrill rides like Master Blaster, Boomerango, and Giant Frisbee, to fun-filled attractions for families, kids, and friends, Wet’nJoy guarantees non-stop excitement. Experience the joy at Wet’nJoy Lonavala – where the adventure never ends!"Best Places to See in Lonavala Lonavala, a pleasant and pretty hill station is not only about scenic views. Surrounded by history, beauty, adventure and culture, there are plenty of places to explore in Lonavala. Both natural and man-made tourist places in Lonavala add to the charm and thrill of the town. A weekend holiday destination, especially for those residing in Maharashtra, there is something to do here for all ages. Whether with family, friends, kids or elderly, the places to see in Lonavala do not disappoint! Tourist Places Lonavala.
23-Bedse Caves in Pawnananagar Kamshet.
Bedse Caves (also known as Bedsa Caves) are a group of Buddhist rock-cut monuments situated in Maval taluka, Pune District, Maharashtra, India. The history of the caves can be traced back to the Satavahana period[1] in the 1st century BCE.[2] They are some 9 km from the Bhaja Caves. Other caves in the area are Karla Caves, Patan Buddhist Cave and Nasik Caves.There are two main caves. The best known cave is the chaitya (prayer hall - Cave 7) with a comparatively large stupa, the other cave is the monastery or vihara (Cave 11). They are marked by a profusion of decorative gavaksha or chaitya arch.
The vihara at Cave 11 has a rather unusual form, with a main chamber shaped somewhat like a chaitya, with a rectangular plan with a rounded apsidal far end, and a vaulted roof. This is now open to the outside, but presumably originally had a wooden screen. Around the chamber are nine doors to cells, each with a relief chaitya-arch surround. Friezes with railing patterns run round the room at two levels. There are four further cells outside where the screen would have been.Both caves face eastwards so it is recommended to visit the caves in the early morning, as in sunlight the beauty of carvings is enhanced.
Bedse Caves can be reached from Pune via Kamshet. Upon reaching Kamshet Chowk, left route is to be taken. That route goes straight to Bedse Village where the caves are located. They can also be reached via Paud - Tikona Peth - Pawananagar. Alternate route is from Somatne-Phata on the Pune-Mumbai NH4 Highway.
Bedse Caves are comparatively less known and less visited. People know about the nearby Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves but have hardly heard of Bedse Caves. The trilogy of the caves (Karla - Bhaje - Bedse) in Mawal Region can't be completed without Bedse. An easy hike through 400 steps leads to the caves. Also close to the Bedse caves are the famous foursome of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona forts adjoining the Pawana Dam.
23-Khandala Ghat Lonavala
Khandala is one of the twin hill stations located near to each other, the other being Lonavala. These hill stations are very popular getaway spots. The Lonavala Khandala Ghat is among the best places to visit in Lonavala. Magical waterfalls, pristine hiking trails, breathtaking vantage points, ancient caves.Lonavla and the adjacent Khandala are twin hill stations 622 metres (2,041 ft) above sea level, in the Sahyadri ranges that demarcate the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan coast. The hill stations sprawl over an approximate area of 38 square kilometres (15 sq mi). Tourism peaks during the monsoon season. The name Lonavla is derived from the Sanskrit lonavli, which refers to the many caves like Karla Caves, Bhaja Caves 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.
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