Best Hill Station of Maharashtra

    Lonavala Hill Station

    Lonavala is an important tourist destination of Maharashtra and tops the priority list of the tourists who are on their tour to Maharashtra. It is an exquisite hill-station which is nestled in the undulating Sahyadri Mountain ranges. Lonavala is endowed with some of the finest natural gifts such as hills, waterfalls, lush greenery and cool winds, thus making the entire ambiance extremely soothing and enjoyable. There are also several historical associations about Lonavala that attract the historians and archaeologists equally. Before you embark on a tour to this place there are several things about Lonavala that you should know well in advance to make your travel a hassle free affair.

Pavna Lake Lonavala

Fast Facts:

Altitude	:	622 meters above the sea level
Languages	:	Marathi, Hindi and English
Best time to visit	:	October to May
STD code	:	02114

History:

Lonavala was discovered in the year 1811 by the Governor of Bombay, Sir Elphinstone. This place also has several historical connections. The ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves of Bhaja and Karla prove this. Lonavala was formerly ruled by the Yadav kings and later on annexed by the Mughals for quite some period of time. Later it came under the rule of the Peshwas and the Marathas until it finally became a part of the British Empire in the year 1818. There are also several other historical places to visit in Lonavala that are reminiscent of its association with Buddhism.

  

Best Season, Climate, and Clothing:

Lonavala is characterized by a pleasant climate where summers (April-June) are mild and winters (Nov-Feb) are cool. The monsoons are heavy and last from June to September. The ideal time to visit Lonavala would be from October to May since the weather is quite pleasant during this period of time. It is advisable to wear cottons for the summers and light woolens during the months of winter.

All these inputs about Lonavala are certainly going to be of great help to the tourists who are on their trip to Lonavala for the first time. Apart from this, Lonavala offers a fine range of lodging options that cover the luxury, mid-range and budget hotels. Lonavala is well-linked by the air, rail and road network that makes it quite easy for the tourists to access it from the far corners of India.