One Day Lonavala Local Sightseeing Trip by Cab
Lonavala, a town and a slope station found 64 kilometers from Pune and 96 kilometers from Mumbai is hailed as one of the most renowned traveler objections in India. Aside from being popular for drawing in travelers attributable to its normal excellence, it is additionally known for its creation of the hard treats, chikki. The slope station, alongside its adjoining slope station, Khandala, covers an area of 38 square kilometers.
Our one day Lonavala neighborhood touring visit is great for voyagers who like the quiet and have an eye for normal excellence. The outing guarantees you a hermit far away from the domineering group and will assist with quieting your nerves. Lonavala falls on the Mumbai – Pune Freeway and this makes for a smooth ride to Lonavala, one that you will love for eternity.
What to Expect
The best chance to visit Lonavala is from October to Spring as the pre-winter and cold weather months are particularly lovely. Notwithstanding, this is likewise one location that stays wonderful over time and many individuals favor the storm season to cause an outing here as the mists to drop low and the weather conditions is delightfully dim.
Our one day neighborhood touring visit to Lonavala will act as a treat to your eyes as well as your spirit as we have chosen the most ideal objections for you. Our one-day touring visit incorporates a visit to north of 13 stunning objections that will fill you with wonderment and these incorporate the Karla Caverns, Lohagad Stronghold, Tiger’s Jump and Rajmachi Point, and so forth..
You will investigate the town in our confidential rental taxis which are GPS-empowered, cooled and driven by proficient, experienced drivers.
Full-day Lonavala Local Sightseeing Tour
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Tour by Private Cab (not shared with others)
Pickup & Drop: Lonavala Bus Stop / Hotel
Places Covered: Lions Point, Shooting Point, Tiger’s Leap, Bushi Dam, Lonavala Lake, Ryewood Park, Wax Museum, Rajmachi Point, Duke’s Nose Point, Lohagad Fort, Bhaja Caves, Karla Caves, Sunset Point
Trip Itinerary
Pickup from your Hotel in Lonavala at 9:00 AM
| S.No | Sightseeing Place | Recommended Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lions Point | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Shooting Point | 15 minutes |
| 3 | Tiger’s Leap | 30 minutes |
| 4 | Bushi Dam | 40 minutes |
| 5 | Lonavala Lake | 30 minutes |
| 6 | Ryewood Park | 30 minutes |
| 7 | Lonavala Wax Museum | 30 minutes |
| 8 | Rajmachi Point | 20 minutes |
| 9 | Duke’s nose Point | 20 minutes |
| 10 | Lohagad Fort | 50 minutes |
| 11 | Bhaja caves | 40 minutes |
| 12 | Karla Caves | 50 minutes |
| 13 | Sunset Point | 20 minutes |
Drop back at your Hotel in Lonavala by 5:30 PM
Places to Visit with One Day Lonavala Sightseeing Tour by Car
1. Lions Point
In the event that you are searching for an all encompassing perspective on the city of Lonavala, Lion’s Point is where you should head. It is the best puts to begin with on your one day Lonavala nearby touring visit.
Found exclusively at a little separation from the Tiger’s Point, it provides you with an elevated perspective on the Tungarli Lake and Tungarli Dam. One can likewise recognize different little yet quiet cascades situated a ways off from here.
The drive up to the perspective with its sharp twists is exciting and the lavish green scenes will be cherished by a wide range of voyagers.
Must See / Things to Do: Walk a few steps away from the point and go slightly up to get an uninterrupted view of the Sahyadri. You can also indulge in hill station favourite food items here or even buy pottery that’s inspired by the tribal culture of the neighbouring villages.
2. Shooting Point
Second on your list is the Shooting Point. Shooting point provides a fantastic aerial view of the Rajmachi Fort and the entire valley. Various Bollywood movies were shot here which is how this viewpoint got its name.
Most tourists often come here to recreate scenes from the movies that were shot here. Undoubtedly, this place also has great views to take beautiful photographs.
Must See / Things to Do: Indulge in a glass of lemon water or indulge in dry munchies and sit by the viewpoint to experience the pristine views of the valley.
3. Tiger’s Leap
Tiger’s Leap, which is also famously known as Tiger’s Point, is situated at a distance of 12 kilometers from Lonavala Railway Station. It is known for its scenic view as it is situated at Kurvande, on the route towards Aamby Valley from Lonavala. One of the most important features of our one-day Lonavala sightseeing package is the Tiger’s point which will be a once in a lifetime experience.
Tiger’s Point is a cliff- top with a sheer drop of over 650m, offering a wide view of the hills. Legend has it that a tiger leaped from here while chasing the Maratha king, Shivaji. Tiger’s Point will also treat your eyes to the views of forests, lush greenery, waterfalls and lakes which surround the place.
There’s also a small waterfall near this viewpoint, and tourists often indulge in adventure activities like rafting, when the flow of the stream is medium. Our day local sightseeing tour will take you up till INS Shivaji after which you enjoy a trek of about 1.6 km up to Tiger’s Leap.
Must See / Things to Do: Visit this spot towards the evening as the sunset is a mesmerizing time here, perfect for getting some stunning clicks!
4. Bushi Dam
Bushi Dam is one of those spots that will make the outing charming, sporting, fun and hypnotizing. It was authoritatively worked by the Focal Railroads to have the option to give water to the steam motors of the trains.
Nonetheless, presently it has turned into a famous place of interest for voyagers to swim in its water, particularly during the storms, when water is spilling over from the dam. With the perspective on the Sahyadri mountains, the experience gets all the really captivating.
It is prudent for vacationers to convey an additional sets of garments so they don’t pass up this exhilarating experience. There are preliminary rooms that are made accessible by local people for a little charge.
Must See / Things to Do: Eat Potato fries, vada pav and sip hot ginger tea to make the most of your visit to the Bhushi Dam.
5. Lonavala Lake
Encircled by mountains, Lonavala Lake is one of the most grand spots of Lonavala, particularly during Rainstorm and Winters. One can either sit by the lake or go for a walk around its shore to encounter this regular magnificence genuinely.
Different food slows down selling vada pav, smoked corn, tea and so on can be found in its area and one could in fact set up for a little excursion here. It is arranged somewhat on the edges and is enveloped with rich green environmental factors. Its quiet and hypnotizing atmosphere is the reason you should visit it during your Lonavala Neighborhood Touring Outing.
Must See / Things to Do: Lonavala Lake is going to get all bird lovers hooked. One can spot various birds and raptors in good numbers here. Bird Photography is also a very popular activity at this sightseeing point.
6. Ryewood Park
Ryewood Park is Lonavala’s biggest park that is spread more than 25 sections of land. It is named after an English official, Mr Rye who was exceptionally enamored with nature. What draws in many travelers to the recreation area is the huge assortment of blossoms and trees that can be investigated during their 1 Day Lonavala Neighborhood Touring Excursion.
This greenhouse turned park is likewise famous among families due to the presence of a kids’ park and a Master Shiva Sanctuary.
Must See / Things to Do: Take a walk, let the children enjoy a swing, and pray and meditate at the small temple.
7. Lonavala Wax Museum
India’s initial one of kind exhibition hall made pictures of well known Indian and Global superstars is the wax gallery in Lonavala. This exhibition hall that is worked by the well known craftsman, Mr Sunil was opened in 2005, some time before Madame Tussauds came to India.It is situated inside the Square Shopping center in Lonavala and takes you through an intelligent encounter.
Must See / Things to Do: If you are star-struck, do take pictures with your favourite life-like wax statues of celebrities here. Some popular statues are of cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Freedom Fighter Mahatma Gandhi and Bollywood celebrities like Sonu Sood, Salman Khan etc.
8. Rajmachi Point
Our Lonavala tour by private cab will end with a visit to the famous Rajmachi Point, one of the historical sites which will serve as an avenue for trekking and outdoor camping and not to forget, the serene view. Rajmachi Point is a fort located at the hills of Sahyadri mountains in the Western Ghats.
If you are a nature lover or you have an undying hankering for trekking and outdoor camping, Rajmachi Point is the best place for you. Your trip to Rajmachi Point will help you mix with the local people of the region as the local families provide food and camping accommodation to the tourists.
Must See / Things to Do: We highly recommend you to indulge in a conversation with the local people from the neighborhood of Rajmachi to imbibe the vibe of the place and to understand the ways of their lives.
9. Duke’s Nose Point
A trip to Lonavala isn’t complete without visiting the Duke’s Nose Point. Named after the Duke of Wellington, it is said that this point struck a close resemblance to the Duke’s Pointed Nose. It is also known as Nagphani as the cliff is shaped like that of a hooded snake.
One can even spot this point very clearly from the expressway when driving from Mumbai to Lonavala.
Must See / Things to Do:Hike your way up to the top where you can also spot a small temple. Do Note to carry water and snacks as there aren’t shacks or restaurants available.
10. Lohagad Fort
Lohagad Fort, which is famously known as the Iron Fort, is one of the most visited and celebrated historical sites of Maharashtra. Lohagad is part of the Western Ghats and the fort has a height of 1,033m above sea level which makes for a great view of surrounding hills and hamlet. Apart from evoking an experience of our past glory, the resplendence of the Fort will leave you spellbound. The fort is situated on the Western Ghats and due to that, you are promised a mesmerizing weather to add to the fun.
Our one-day local sightseeing tour of Lonavla would recommend you to avoid visiting the fort during monsoons as the top of the fort gets covered with mist and clouds and becomes wet with growing moss. The roads that lead to the fort become slippery and it becomes dangerous to walk.
Must See / Things to Do: If you are into trekking, you could also trek your way up to the fort and you would find many other fellow trekkers doing the same.
11. Bhaja Caves
Similar as the Karla caves are the Bhaja caves which are a gathering of 22 stone cut caves. These caverns were shaped as soon as the subsequent hundred years, and its remaining parts should be visible even today.
This archeological site is well known for being the home to different Buddhist priests and one could detect a gathering of 14 stupas, five inside the caverns and 9 external the caverns.
There are different carvings on the walls that uncover more about those times. The most well known one is that of a tabla, an instrument and of a lady playing it.
Must See / Things to Do: The most popular cave is the Chaitya which has a horseshoe-shaped arched entrance with wooden ceilings. One can even find the various sculptures of men, women with tribal jewellery and headrest that attracts most tourists during their one day Lonavala Local Sightseeing Trip.
12. Karla Caves
A one roadtrip to Lonavala is deficient without a visit to the Karla Caverns. We’ve all learned about the Karla Caverns and their noteworthy importance in our set of experiences course readings yet the boring portrayal will show some signs of life when you view the Karla Caverns before your eyes. You will not be able to hold yourself from expanding at the engineering that traces all the way back to the fifth century BC.
The Karla Caverns are a complex of old Buddhist Indian stone cut caves sanctuary at Karli, which is 11 kilometers from Lonavala. These sanctums are accepted to have been created over the time of second century BC to fifth century Promotion. This spot is incredibly well known, inferable from its verifiable subtleties and glory. Karla caves get a flood of vacationers overall round the year who run to the spot to observe its heavenliness.
Must See / Things to Do: Pay special attention to the famous Grand Chaitya (Cave Number six) which is celebrated as the largest and most completely preserved Chaitya hall of the period and is also known for containing huge quantities of fine sculpture.
13. Sunset Point
Located on a slightly higher elevation is the Sunset Point which we will visit as we draw close to the evening. We can watch the sun sleep and the blue sky mixed with hues of orange with beautiful mountains at the backdrop.
This point is also famous for providing various trails for small hikes and treks, some even leading to enchanting and unexplored waterfalls.
Must See / Things to Do:
Indulge in a camel ride which a must-do in Lonavala.
With us, you will be able to experience the true beauty of Lonavala to the fullest and it will surely be a memorable trip!
What is included
- Pick and drop from Bus Stop / Hotel in Lonavala
- Selected Cab for Lonavala sightseeing as per the above Itinerary
- Vehicle Parking Charges
- Toll-gate Charges if any
- Driver Batta
What is not included
- Entry Ticket Fee at tourist places in Lonavala
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation in Lonavala
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route