Lonavala & Khandala Getaway

Ghats, forts, Karla caves and a water park, an easy drive from Mumbai or Pune.

Your route

1. 1 Lonavala 3 nights

1. Day 1 Lonavala

   Drive from Mumbai, Duke's Nose and Tiger Point.

   Our driver picks you up at a convenient point in Mumbai and drives you to Lonavala, about two and a half hours on the expressway through the Sahyadri ghats. Check in to your 3-star hotel and relax. In the afternoon, visit Duke's Nose, a cliff shaped like a nose with views over the valley, and Tiger Point, also called Tiger's Leap, for sunset over the hills. Try Lonavala's famous chikki, a sweet of jaggery and nuts, from the town's shops. Overnight in Lonavala.

2. Day 2 Lonavala

   Lion's Point, Lohagad Fort, wax museum.

   After breakfast, explore Lonavala and Khandala. Visit Lion's Point for deep valley views, especially beautiful in the monsoon when clouds roll through. Drive to Lohagad Fort, an old Maratha hill fort with a gentle climb, and see the Tung Fort from the road. Visit the Celebrity Wax Museum and Ryewood Park, a shady garden popular with children. Pass by the hill views of Amby Valley. Wear good shoes for the fort. Carry an umbrella in the monsoon, as the viewpoints are often wrapped in mist and light rain. Overnight in Lonavala.

3. Day 3 Lonavala

   Karla caves, Rajmachi and Wet N Joy.

   Visit the Karla Caves, a group of Buddhist rock-cut caves from around the second century BCE, with one of the largest prayer halls in India and a carved wooden ceiling. In the afternoon, enjoy a few hours at Wet N Joy Water Park, with slides and wave pools for all ages, at extra cost if not included, or visit Bhushi Dam and the Zenith waterfall during the monsoon. Return to your hotel for a relaxed evening. Wear good shoes, as the climb has several hundred steps, and carry water. Overnight in Lonavala.

4. Day 4 Lonavala

   Drive back to Mumbai.

   After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Pick up boxes of chikki and fudge before leaving town. Our driver then drives you back to Mumbai airport or railway station, about two and a half to three hours depending on traffic on the expressway. Please plan your onward journey with enough time in hand, as weekend traffic near Mumbai can be heavy. The expressway is fast but can be busy on weekend evenings. Your short getaway to the hills of Lonavala and Khandala ends here, refreshed and ready to go.

What's included

Good to know