Lonavala is a Hill station in Maharashtra. Also known as the jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains. This Hill Station is also a popular Health Resort in the western ranges on the Sahyadri. Situated at a height of 625 mtrs. above sea level it is a popular getaway from Mumbai and Pune, located just 110kms from Mumbai and 64kms from Pune. The population is approximately 50,000.
The weather in Lonavala is pleasant. Summers (April-June) are mild, while winters are cool (November-February). It experiences heavy southwestern monsoon rains between June and September.
The mountainous terrain of Lonavala is ideal for trekking and hiking. Lonavala is very famous for Chikki. It is a sweet preparation made of jaggery and peanuts or cashewnuts or sesame seeds. It is a harder version of fudge which is also available in different varieties

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Bhaja Caves



















On the way to Pune from Lonavala the first station is Malavali. South of this station at a distance of about 25 minutes by foot is small town called Bhaje. On one side there is Lohagad fort on other side Visapur fort and approximately in the center are Bhaja Caves. They are similar to Karla Caves but are on a much smaller scale. This caves are also in Chaitya style. The speciality of these caves is that the rays of the setting sun visit these caves. On the southern side, there is a place where one can see carved figures of Gods and Goddesses.

Bushi Dam




The road to Lonavala lake further takes one to Bushi lake. On one side there is a lush green hill and on other side there are small waterfalls. During monsoon tourists throng this place just to get drenched. It is full of people desirous of getting wet. People do not want to miss out the fun here especially during monsoon

Tiger Point


This is a dam. Near the Tiger point. If any one come in rain season. The climate is just like this.Here no heavy rain,but rain is very sharp.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Khandala


This is a hill area. Here climate is very nice. The mumbai punae expree higway going through khandala.In the summer season also here climate is good.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Lonavala is a Hill area. This is the biggest tourist place in maharashtra. It is very near to punae and mumbai.It locate in the middle of punnae and mumbai. Here atmosphear is very pleasent. Lot of people visited in ever weak.