Lonavala

Description

Located in India, in the state of Maharashtra is the beautiful hill station of Lonavala. Also known as Lonvala, this town is located about 64 kilometres away from Pune and 96 kilometres away from Mumbai; making it a popular day visit option. This renowned destination comes alive during the monsoon season when the dam fills up and the countryside turns breathtakingly green. During this season, Lonavala is filled with beautiful cascading waterfalls and lush greenery for as far as the eye can see. This along with the fresh and crisp air of Lonavala draws in tourists from all over the country, as well as the world. It is increasingly becoming a famous travel destination and is a must-visit when in India. Muslim visitors will find it hard to locate Muslim-friendly facilities in Lonavala. While Halal restaurants in Lonavala can be found, locating mosques in Lonavala will be quite difficult.

As Lonavala is known for its lush green landscape, during the monsoon months, while here, tourists must make it a point to walk around and get to know the area.

One of Lovavala’s popular tourist attractions is Bhushi Dam. Located about 6 kilometres from Lonavala, this dam is popular for being surrounded by hilly terrain and beautiful natural views. During the monsoon months, the water gushes out through the dam and spills out onto the steps. Tourists like to relax on these steps and let the water gush around them.

Also while here a trek from Lonavala to Bhimashankar is a must. This is said to be one of the best back-country treks in the Sahyadri range. The route takes visitors to tribal villages, wild forests, waterfalls and rivers, trails and temples. Tourists are sure to spend hours exploring the exotic, beautiful surroundings.

Tourists looking for some adventure will not return from their holiday to Lonavala disappointed. There are plenty of opportunities for trekking, hiking and paragliding, as well as other outdoor sports and activities in the Lonavala and Khandala regions. Lonavala is also home to what is said to be India’s largest adventure park and corporate training destination- Della Adventure. The park offers numerous adrenaline pumping adventure activities and sports, like bungee jumping, paintball, buggy rides, aqua zorb and so much more. There are activities for both; young and old, making Della Adventure a great escape for the entire family.

Other must-visit attractions in Lonavala and the surrounding areas include: Ryewood Park and Shivaji Udyan, Rajmachi Point, Lohagad Fort, Lonavla Lake and Tiger’s Leap.

Nearby Airports

The closest international airport to Lovavala is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. This airport is located about 100 kilometres away, in Mumbai. Tourists will have to hire a taxi to get from the airport to Lonavala.

Halal Restaurants

Muslim tourists will be able to find a couple of Halal restaurants in Lonavala. Kinara Village Dhaba is one restaurant that is said to serve Halal food in Lonavala. Tourists should also be able to find stalls and small restaurants serving authentic Indian cuisine at the bazaars and markets in Lonavala. While here visitors must try some ‘Chikki’, which is a local sweet that is only found in the area.

Mosques

There are no known mosques in Lonavala.Muslim tourists will have to offer their prayers in the hotel room, when possible. They can also ask the locals for mosques located in nearby areas, as well as for other prayer facilities in Lonavala.

Things to Do and See in Lonavala

• Bhushi Dam
•  Tiger's Leap
•  Lonavala Lake
•  Lonavala Bhimashankar Trek
•  Lohagad Fort
•  Rajmachi Point
•  Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan
•  Tungarli Lake
•  Lonavala Bazaar
•  Della Adventure
•  Outdoor activities