| Lonavala and Khandala are the two neighbouring | | | | Shivaji Park is also a famous attraction for visitors |
| beautiful hill stations of Maharashtra in India. These hill | | | | which was earlier known as playground. It was |
| stations are located at a distance of around 5 kms | | | | converted to Park in 1956. Main attraction of the park |
| from one another and attract a large crowd all through | | | | is the statue of Shivaji Maharaj. |
| the year from various parts of the country and | | | | Tiger's Leap |
| abroad. Lonavala and Khandala are situated at a | | | | This is one of the most flocked destinations of the |
| distance of 64 km from Pune city and around 96 km | | | | region. After visiting this site if one looks towards the |
| from Mumbai. The scenic beauty, green valley, gushing | | | | valley, it seems as a Tiger is leaping into valley. One |
| waterfalls and historic forts are the main attractions of | | | | can have a picturesque view of the green valley from |
| these two hill stations of Maharashtra. | | | | this point. |
| Attractions of Lonavala and Khandala | | | | Duke's Nose |
| Lonavala is famous by the name of 'Jewel of the | | | | It is located at about 12 km from Lonavala town. This |
| Sahyadri', which lies in the Western part of | | | | is one of the most preferred destinations in |
| Maharashtra. Lonavala is big in area if compared | | | | Maharashtra by hikers. As it resembles the nose of |
| between these two hill stations. Though Khandala is | | | | Duke of Wellington, it was name Duke's Nose. It is also |
| smaller but it is famous for its calmness. | | | | known by the name of 'Nagfani', which means hood of |
| Karla | | | | a snake, as it looks like it. |
| Karla is famous for its largest Chaitya Caves which | | | | Ryewood |
| were built in 800 BC. Main attraction of these caves is | | | | Ryewood is a garden which is situated near to |
| the preservation of Buddhism and various carved | | | | Lonavala town and attracts visitors as its area is |
| images of Lord Buddha. Its gate has been constructed | | | | covered with beautiful tall trees. One of the main |
| in the shape of a 'Peepal Leaf'. | | | | attractions of this garden is ancient Mahadeo Temple. |
| Lonavala Lake | | | | Reversing Station Point |
| Surrounded by serene and picturesque view, Lonavala | | | | This beautiful view point is located 7 km from Lonavala |
| Lake is located at a distance of around 1.6 km from | | | | and is very famous for the mesmerising view of |
| Lonavala town. It is also known by the name of Bushi | | | | railway line crossing through tunnels in the beautiful |
| Lake. Some of the other beautiful lakes are Tunguli | | | | valley. One can also have a panoramic view of Duke's |
| Lake, Valvan Lake and Pavna Lake. | | | | Point from this place. |
| Shivaji Park | | | | |