City Palace - Lonavala

Welcome to Western Ghats

Lonavla is situated in the mountains of Sahyadri which just 150 km from Mumbai and a mere 60 km from Pune, Right on Mumbai Pune expressway and NH4. It is a most favorite holiday destination for people looking for a relaxation from routine. People enjoy through various ways such as trekking the mountain hills with historical forts of Maratha Empire Lohagad, Visapur, Rachmachi or Karla caves, Bhaje Caves, enjoying with Lonavla Lake, Imagica Theme Park, Wet n Joy Water park or refresh through yogic meditation @ Kaivalyadham. To make a trip a truly memorable one and to complete the experience, what is needed is a comfortable, warm and welcoming place to stay. Where you come back to relax after you have completed admiring the sights and sounds and to rejuvenate so that you can explore more the next day! City Palace Resort is situated in the Peaceful ambience of Lonvala.

Pawna Lake

Surrounded by forests of Lohagad, Visapur, and Tikona, the picturesque Pawna dam and lake are must-visit places when the town is drenched in rain. This is also one of the most lovely places to visit in Lonavla for couples to enjoy strolls around the lake, hiking, and boating together. Monsoon enhances the freshness and the beauty of the place and lets you live in the moments of peace. You can enjoy the day around the dam, chill out with family and friends, and try exciting watersports. It’s the best place to visit in Lonavla in monsoon.

Things to do near Pawna Lake: Parasailing, jet skiing, and boating

Ideal for: Group of friends and photographers

Bhushi Dam

Built on the Indrayani River, Bhushi Dam is amongst the most popular and best places to visit in Lonavla in rainy season. This is a scenic spot and its vivacious water running down the dam makes it look stunning during monsoon. Even though jumping in the dam is prohibited, the lush greens, rugged terrains, and chilly water attracts all kinds of crowd when the rain pouring down. Young and old, everybody enjoys splashing in it, sitting on the steps, and bathe in rainwater.

Things to do near Bhushi Dam: Cherish rain splashes while enjoying hot tea and corn pakodas from local stalls.

Ideal for: Nature seekers and photographers

Lonavla lake

This is truly the best place to visit for peace seekers in Lonavla in the rainy season. This hidden jewel in the heart of Lonavla forms a perfect recreational spot to escape from the monotonous busy schedules. Sit on the bridge with an umbrella and let your feet dangle, as you cherish the verdant backdrop, sparkling water, and the cold raindrops. When the lake is filled with water, it looks absolutely romantic, which then attracts photographers and couples from nearby cities. This lake not only attracts the nature lovers but also gives opportunities of trekking and backpack camping to the adventure seekers, making it one of the best places to visit in Lonavla during rainy season.

Ideal for: Family and couples

Lion's point

Lion’s Point is a mesmeric and one of the most frequently visited viewpoints in Lonavla. Perched on a cliff, the place offers amazing sunset views. The list of places to visit in Lonavla in rainy season isn’t complete without Lion’s Point. Known for evening and night trekking, Lion’s Point is amongst the best places to visit in Lonavla at night for adventure lovers.

Things to do near Lion’s Point: You can enjoy a camel ride

Ideal for: Group of friends, nature seeker, mountaineer, and photographer

Rajmachi

A popular place to visit in Lonavla in rainy season, Rajmachi Fort offers stunning and fabulous scenery. The rustic surrounding looks even greener and luxuriant during monsoon. It also offers splendid views of verdant Western Ghats and Shirota Dam. Hikers and trekkers love visiting Rajmachi Fort during monsoon and some adventure freaks ride their bikes up to the fort as it rains, which is why it tops every list of the Lonavla visiting places.

Ideal for: Hikers, group of friends, photographers, spiritual seekers, and nature seekers

Lohagad fort

Lohagad (iron fort) is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavla and 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range. The fort was under the Maratha empire for the majority of the time, with a short period of 5 years under the Mughal empire.

Ideal for: History lovers, trekkers

Visapur fort

Love the Lonavla rain? Make sure you visit this fort in Pune which is said to be a part of the Lohagad Visapur fortification. Reaching it is incredibly easy, as it’s located near the Malavli Railway Station. Set at an elevation of 1084 meters above sea level, this ancient fort has stood the test of time alongside Lohagad that is situated on the same plateau as this fort. One of the best scenic Lonavla points, it also provides great views of the huge carving of Hanuman and multiple temples dedicated to him all around this place.

Ideal for: History lovers, trekkers

Karla caves

The Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves or Karla Cells, are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavla, Maharashtra. It is just 10.9 Kilometers away from Lonavla. Other caves in the area are Bhaja Caves, Patan Buddhist Cave, Bedse Caves and Nasik Caves. The shrines were developed over the period – from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE. The oldest of the cave shrines is believed to date back to 160 BCE, having arisen near a major ancient trade route, running eastward from the Arabian Sea into the Deccan.

Narayani Dham

At a distance of 2 km from Lonavla Railway Station, Sri Narayani Dham is a religious place located in Tungarli area of Lonavla. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Narayani and is one of the famous places of sightseeing in Lonavla. The temple was constructed in 2002 and is a beautiful white marble structure. The main deity of the temple is Ma Narayani and on either side of the main shrine are shrines dedicated to Ganapathi, Hanuman and other Hindu deities. The deities are beautifully decorated with glittering jeweleries. The entrance is a 4 storeyed structure, there are fountains lined up on the pathway from entrance to temple. It is flocked by many locals as well as tourists everyday owing to its famous path Dadi Mangal and bhajans that fill the air with spirituality. The temple celebrates Ganesh Chathurdi, Janmashtami, and Diwali festivals with much enthusiasm. The temple has a Hall sufficient enough to host more than 10,000 devotees. There is a Goshala where visitors can feed the Indian breed cows.

Wax Museum

The Celebrity Wax Museum is an exciting interactive visitor attraction located in the heart of Kochi and Lonavla city . The Celebrity Wax museum is an outstandingly original visitor attraction and has been designed to deliver an interactive experience taking you on a journey through wax effigy, the exceptional life-like wax work characters you can expect at the Celebrity Wax Museum. The Celebrity Wax Museum offers a museum experience unlike any other whether you are young, old, a culture vulture, or fun seeker, male or female, star struck or star studded, The Celebrity Wax Museum is the ultimate entertainment experience for all. Enticing ones curiosity with marvelous attractions, the Celebrity Wax Museum with its celebrities in plenty, make it capable for one who cannot afford a visit abroad to Madame Tussaud's Museum in London, the ancestor in its kind! Do not spend hours standing in line: buy in advance Celebrity Wax Museums tickets with our online secure system and you will have guaranteed immediate access to the Celebrity Wax Museum without wasting time. Select the museum you are interested in visiting to buy tickets.

Imagica

Adlabs Imagica is an amusement park situated near the city of Khopoli on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway close to Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's first and the only International standard Theme Park that offers fun, entertainment, shopping, dining, action and many other activities at a single place.

Wet and joy

The Wet N Joy Water Park is located in the quaint hill station of Lonavla, with its lush green valleys of Western Ghats in Maharashtra state. There are numerous slides, rides, a wave pool and other interactive zones. The Water Park boasts of a 60,000 square feet wave pool - the largest in India. Admission ticket to Wet N Joy Water Park for a day. Includes unlimited access to all rides for the entire day, as per ticket booked. Access to any special event or certain paid attractions is not included.

Sunset point , Khandala

This spot is also known as sunset point. Its just two minutes walk from Monkey Point. As the name implies you can enjoy sunset. Usually all the sunset points will be at sea. But here you can see the sun going behind the hill. The view of the nature is awesome. But what I enjoyed most is the meeting of Mumbai - Pune highway and expressway. The view of the roads from top will catch your attention. So we may forget to look at the sun. We will be confused by two roads and won't be able to differentiate between two. We can sit there and enjoy the view by having tea and snacks from local shop.

Tungarli dam

The Tungarli Lake is located against a mesmerizing backdrop, with a well-maintained lakeside that adds to the place’s beauty. Tungarli Dam, that is built across this lake, is a famous weekend spot here. Tungarli village, in the hills in Sahyadri ranges, offers picturesque panoramic view of the down city Rajmachi and also other places such as Lonavala and Lohagad.

Adventure activities

Achieving flight is one of mankind’s most vivid and wildest dreams. Yet, with modern day innovations, you can glide over the lush green hills and plains of destinations like Kamshet, Lonavala, and beyond with paragliding. If you’re looking for an adventurous activity during your visit to the Maharashtra region of India, Kamshet paragliding is highly recommend for beginner and veteran paragliders alike.

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