A beautiful place
situated in the impressive Sahayadri ranges, Lonavla is a quiet and a charming
hill station. With the green valleys around, let them surround you with all
their warmth giving you a blissful time of your life. This is also an amazing
place for trekkers.
The hill station
is situated at an altitude of 622 m above sea level, so if one is looking
forward to taking a quick break from the daily life, this is the place to head.
If you want to be surrounded by nature, admiring it for the greenery, waterfalls
and forests, then visit Lonavla. The grand dams make for a perfect sight. The
trip to this alluring hill station will be a soulful one and would soothe you
to the bottom of your heart. Also, this place has many caves, some of them
being accumulated as the Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves. These caves belong to
ancient times and Buddhist shrines have been carved out of the rocks.
With intricate
designs deftly engraved into the caves, one can also observe big pillars in the
premises.Bhaja Caves house several monasteries as well. The dark interiors of
the caves have carved images of several deities. The sun rays barge into the
caves and make the details visible for all.If one visits Lonavla during
monsoons, it becomes the celestial city. The lakes are filled with water, the
water in the dam gushes out and the waterfalls have a unique charm. With many
other places in the list to visit, Rajmachi fort and Bushi dam are the two
places you must not miss.
Rajmachi fort was
used by the Maratha warrior Shivaji. The place is majestic, surrounded by deep
valleys on three sides, the fourth side being covered by the thick forests.
Other forts which you must visit are the Manoranjan Fort, the Tunga Fort, the Shrivardhan
fort andthe Visapur Fort. The hill station is situated in the Pune district of
Maharashtra. A famous candy called 'chikki' is what one can find here at every
corner. It has a pleasant taste to it.Lonavla is surprisingly home to India’s
largest water park which makes it a go-to place for a family outing as well as
for friends.
Also, housing a
wax museum makes it an interesting place to visit. In addition to these tourist
attractions, this pleasant hill station is a serene place to reside and has a
number of yoga institutes; and performing yoga in the backdrop of sunrise
couldn’t get any better. The sunrise feels refreshing and fills you with
optimum energy. Sunrise followed by chirping of birds and fresh air lets one
get gently closer to nature. Early morning gets filled with thick fog most of
the times, and this is nothing but extremely pleasant. Rejuvenate your mind and
soul. Come out of the rut. Breathe in the fresh air. Take in all that you can!
The main market of
the town is filled with colorful surprises and beautiful souvenirs. The scenic
beauty has been designed stunningly with a beautiful collaboration of green
hills, dense forests, deep valleys, majestic waterfalls and historic forts. The
famous Lonavla Lake forms a picturesque sight; also called Bushi Lake, this
lake is perfect place for weekend outings. The appealing hill station of
Lonavala is also known as the 'Jewel of the Sahyadri'. The Sahyadri Hills
decorate this place with nothing but sheer beauty. A quiet place as it is,
Lonavla always has a lot more than we expect. So let’s loosen ourselves and dive
into the depths of the lovely nature!
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