subject: Lonavala: A Hill Station To Visit In Mumbai [print this page] Lonavala is situated in the Sylvan Hills of the Western Ghats and just 106 km far from the Mumbai. It is famous as the jewel Sahayadri Mountains. Lonavala is a famous entry from 5 star hotels in Mumbai and Pune. It also gives out as a beginning point for visitors attracted in visiting the famous, olden Buddhist rock cut caves of Bhaja and Karla, which are situated near the lonavala hills.
Lonavala also has a significant Yoga center near it, for the health aware tourist. Lonavala is situated in the western area of Maharashtra, in the western area of India. It is surrounded by the slopes of the Sahyadri mountain range and located at a distance of 106 km in southeast of 5 star hotels in Mumbai at a height of 625 m above sea level.
Tourist Attractions in Lonavala
Lonavala gives an excellent outlook of the lush green environment of the Sahyadri ranges. The calm environments of the town that gives a great flee from the rush of hotels in Mumbai, attract visitors to this area. Visitors can take a march along the waterfalls, the green grasses and hills in and around Lonavala. The mountainous land of Lonavala is perfect taking the enjoyment of trekking and hiking.
There are various lakes around Lonavala some are Lonavala Tugauli, and Bhushi lakes are significance and must visited without your visit to the lonavala is incomplete. Khandala is a small hill station just at a distance of 5 km from lonavala. Visitors who are arriving from Mumbai pass through Khandala prior to reach Lonavala. Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital at a distance of 2 km from Lonavala while moving to the Karla and Bhaja caves. This center draws both visitors from all over the world looking for yogic healing. This center was established in 1924 and conducts different courses in Yoga along with a research center and a training college. Karla and Bhaja Caves, situated in the hills just 11 km away from Lonavala, are significant area to visit. The rock-cut cave memorizing the art of the 2nd century B.C. and it is the oldest place of Buddhist belongs to the Hinayana department of Buddhism. Escapade lookers can attempt their hand at rock climbing at the Duke's Nose peak and other sites in the Karla foothills, 5 star hotels in Mumbai close to Lonavala.
