TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN LONAVALA,INDIA

  1.Lohagad fort 

Lohagad fort mean iron fort it is an UNESCO world heritage site,  a historical citadel perched atop a hill lock at an elevation of 3400 feet, situated in the sahyadri range of lonavala. The lohagad fort was built by the maratha king chatarrapati shivaji in 1654 when he was made king of maratha kingdom this 16th century lohagad fort is a worth visiting with natural beauty,adventures paradise and a heaven like place with its beautiful breathtaking surroundings and landscapes, the hiking of lohagad fort and it's long trek route ,mountain view,chilly breeze and greenery the history of this place in every breath of your trek.

1.Rajmachi fort & kondane cave 

It is a very famous fort located near two famous hills of Lonavala and khandala. The monsoon seasone and trek experience was great you can see best of Rajmachi fort and kondane cave in the monsoon season. Rajmachi fort and kondane caves  form an excellent trek route , you need a pair of gripping shoes for trek you are all set to enjoy the stunning landscapes, greenery and breathtaking environment,sightseeing, and a beautiful waterfall to welcome you while you hike upward.Historically, Rajmachi fort was a strategic fort to control Borghat (ghat between khopoli and khandala on Mumbai-pune route) which was a historical trade route. The fort played a strategic role in the first Anglo-Maratha war. 

 3.pawna lake 

Pawna lake in maharashtra is one beautiful artificial reservoir named after the pawna dam . This beautiful camping side is located in beautiful hillstation of lonavala and khandala, never lose chance to visit pawna lake when ever you are visiting lonavala. The sightseeing or setting of the pawna lake is made beautiful with the presence of various tourists attraction like Lohagad fort,Tikona fort,Tung fort,visapur fort, its refreshing surrounding makes the places stunning and enjoyable destination to visit near lonavala and khandala to enjoy your weekend trip.

 4.Visapur fort

Visapur fort is a larger twin of lohagad fort which is a historically significant remain built by the first peshwa king of the mighty maratha Empire. It surely is amongst the best places to visit in one day in lonavala, it houses a  beautiful adventure trekking route,it is just like the other locations in lonavala. It has great experience in the monsoon season.

  5.Tikona Fort 

Tikona fort is situated at konkan region which is a relic heritage of the maratha empire. This historic significance surely worth visit one day trip places in lonavala. Tikona fort is located in the centre of sahyadri mountains, the lush green surrounding and vibes of maratha history makes your trek worth. The large doors ,the temple of 'Tribakeshwar Mahadev' ,a water tanks (seven water tanks) and some satvahan caves. You can see the great view from the top of the fort of pawna dam, and nearby forts of Tung, lohagad, and visapur, There is a amazing view of pawna lake from the top of the Tikona fort. The beautiful landscapes,fortifications,lush greenery, mountain,make your trip experience memorable.

Location:- Tikona Fort (Vitandgad)

Tikona, Tikonapeth tal, dist, Mulshi, Maharashtra 

Timing:- 5 am to 5 pm

Entry Fee:- free

 6.kune waterfall 

The kune falls is a waterfall at lonavala, pune district ,maharashtra. It is the 14th highest waterfall in india, at the height of 200m, apart from the 14th highest waterfall, this wonderful place for one day trip in lonavala. You can do some adventurous activities their like rappelling  and zip lining and you can picnic here with friends and family and enjoy the surrounding area, enjoy the waterfall dropping down from the top 200m height, it is three-tiered waterfall cascading  down from height of 200m its highest and its longest backdrop is 100m.

Timing:- 24 hours 

Location:- khandala,lonavala,maharashtra and 6 min drive from lonavala.

Entry Fee:- free

  7.Tiger's point

The tiger's point also known as Tiger's leap because of its shape that resembles a leaping tiger, situated at 650 meter high hilltop offering a panoramic views of lush green valley with lakes and waterfall ,you can enjoy the stunning sunset and sunrise view here with lushgreen surrounding. Its steep hill collect the waterfalls as a stream which is apt for water adventures like river rafting, if you want to see the best at tiger point lonavala so visit the in monsoon season.

Timing:- 24 hours 

Entry Fee:- None

  8.valvan Dam

Valvan dam is built on the foothills of the sahyadri mountain on indrayani river, valvan dam is a huge water barrage that supplies as the water source for the generation of electricity at the khopoli power station, khopoli power station is owned by Tata power, the valvan dam is surrounded by lush greenery,you can see scenic view on all side,the valvan dam is a perfect spot with lakes,lush greenery makes valvan dam is a beautiful nature spot.

Timing:- 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

Entry Fee:- None

  9.Bhaja caves 

The bhaja caves is notable for its indication  of the awareness  of wooden  architecture design, its craving design prove that table is the instrument tabla was used in india for atleast 2300 years, and disprove that tabla was introduced in india by outsiders or from turko-Arab,you can see a brimming waterfall that flows in the cave that create a small pound. Intresting architectural designs,massive caves,designing makes the Bhaja caves worth visiting. 

Timing:- 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

Entry Fee:- 15 INR per person, 200 INR for foreign nationals.

  10.Amrutanjan point

Amrutanjan point is a hilltop with beautiful surrounding and famous for its beautiful sightseeing of khopoli- a town and duke's point and offering an amazing of of surroundings areas, the reserving station is a perfect spot for photography, you can do picnic with your family and friends and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view from the amrutanjan point,and spend your good time here.

Location:- khandala ghat

Timing:- 24 hours

Entry Fee:- None