General Information
Lonavala offers breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls during the
monsoon, and the surrounding mountains of the plains spread out to the
horizon
State Name
Maharashtra
Distance from Major Cities
Aurangabad >> 288 kms., Goa >. 555 kms, Mahabaleshwar >> 182
kms, Nashik >> 264 kms, Mumbai >> kms, Pune >. 64 kms
Weather / Climate
12oC in winter to 36oC in summer
Also Known As
Jewel of The Sahyadri
Population
: 50000
Religions (Major Religion)
hinduism, Islam
Language
Marathi, Hindi and English
Cuisine
Variety of vegetables, lots of fish and coconuts are used. Grated coconuts
spice many kinds of dishes, Peanuts and cashew nuts are widely used in
vegetables and peanut oil is the main cooking medium. kokum, a deep purple
berry that has a pleasing sweet and sour taste. Kokum, most commonly used in
an appetizer-digestive called the sol kadhi, is served chilled
Restaurants
Swiss Resorts Lonavala, avion hotel, Velvett Country, Fariyas, Lonavala
Eating Out, Hotel Rainbow Retreat
Temples
Ashta Vinayak, Bhimashankar
Other Attractions
Bhushi Dam, Nagpani, Rajmachi Point, Duke's Nose, Kune Point, Khandala
Dari, Tungarli Lake, Valvan Dam, Yoga Institute, Ghambirnath Caves, Bhusir
Lake, I.N.S. Shivaji (A Navy Tranning Center).
Wildlife
Rye-wood Park,Mohatta's zoo
Excursions
Khandala (5 km), Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital (2km), Karla and Bhaja Caves
(11 km), Bedsa Cavest( 15 km), Rajmach(10 km )
Area
5000.00 sq. feet
Shopping
Shopping Mall Lonavala,
Things To Buy
Chikki and chiwda, variety of nut or seasame-seed filled chikki. Cooper's
walnut and chocolate fudge and coconut burfi are another popular draw
Rail Road
Lonavala railway station
Entertainment
trekking, cinema halls
Best Season
October to May
