Lonavala Khandala Karala hill station
Location :
Lonavala,Khandala,Karla
Khandala and Lonavala lie 5 km,
apart, on the western slopes of the Sahyadris, straddling the Mumbai-Pune
highway at an altitude of 625 m. Karla is 8 km. from Lonavala.
HOW TO REACH
THERE?
Nearest Railway Stations : Lonavala
Pune-Lonavala
: 64 km
Mumbai
-Lonavala, 104 km
Nearest Airport:
Pune(66 km)
Languages spoken
:
Marathi, Hindi and English.
Best time to
visit :
October to May
Climate and
clothing :
Temperatures vary from 12° C in
winter to around 36° C at the height of summer.
The annual rainfall averages 450 cms.
Where To Stay ?
MTDC Holiday
Resort :
It is just off the Mumba - Pune
road. It offers a bar and a restaurant,
a water park and boating on a private lake, 2/3/4/6/-bedded A/C and non-A/C
self-contained rooms are available, but advance bookings is advisable
ABOUT Khandala,
Lonavala and Karla :
The twin hill resorts of Khandala
and Lonavala have a special attraction for the Mumbai crowd seeking a
convenient weekend holiday in the hills.
A mere 3 hours by road from
Mumbai, beautifully landscaped Lonavala and Khandala are famous for their
seemingly innumerable varieties of chikki.
But they also offer many sites worth visiting.
Trekking is a good way to get around, but
having a vehicle (even a bicycle) is still better, as some points of interest
are quite some distance from the main towns.
Other attractions: Bhushi Dam,
Valvan Dam, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital, Duke’s Nose, Ryewood Park, Tiger’s
Leap
Famous places
in Khandala, Lonavala and Karla :
1)Duck’s Nose :
This cliff resembles the nose of
the Duke of Wellington, which explains its intriguing name. It is a popular viewpoint as it offers a
breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, valleys and forests.
2)Korigad Fort :
The hill fort of Korigad in Amby
Valley is located roughly 3050 ft. above sea level.
To get there, you travel from
Lonavla to the village of Shahpur using any available means of transport, and
thence proceed by foot to the fort through rugged hills and forests.
3)Tiger’s Leap :
When viewing the valley from a
certain point at this location, one has the illusion of a tiger leaping across
the valley, hence the name.
The echoes caused by dropping
rocks into the crevasse is another attraction.
4)Lohgad :
Lohgad attracts visitors with its
wide, refreshing waterfalls, an ancient fort, and, of course, those famous
caves – atop a steep flight of steps.
5)Karla &
Bhaja Caves :
Nestling in the hills of
Lonavala, these rock-cut caves rank amongst the oldest finest examples of Early
Buddhist temple art in India.
The Karla Cave, the largest Early
Buddhist shrine in India, imitates the look of more familiar wooden
architecture.
Completed in 80 BC, the
impressive structure includes a representation of the Buddha, and an aisle made
up of 37 pillars and carved elephant heads, which once had real ivory
tusks. The Bhaja Cave complex comprises
18 caves and 14 stupas.
Dating from around 200 BC, these
architectural curiosities lie amidst thick greenery in a setting that’s so calm,
it’s almost mystical.
Just outside Karla Caves. Ekvira Temple is visited by thousands of
devotees, mainly fisher folk.
PHOTO GALLARY :
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