Khandala is a picturesque hill station with fabulous lakes, waterfalls and deep green valleys. This place is a very favorite weekend escapade for tourists who want to avoid the commotion of the busy cities.
Location of Khandala
Situated in the Sahyadri range of western Maharashtra, Khandala is 70km away from Pune. Its distance from Mumbai is100km.This hill resort is located at an elevation of 625 meter above sea level.
How to Reach
The distance between Pune airport and Khandala is 66km.Taxis and buses are available from Pune as well as Mumbai. Trains from these two cities stop at Lonavala station which is 5km away from Khandala. You can hire one auto rickshaw from Lonavala in order to go to Khandala from there.
Weather
Khandala has a pleasing climate throughout the year. Monsoons are here between June and September. While the summer months experience a mild rise in temperature the winters here are cool. The best time to visit the hill resort of Khandala are between the months of October and May.Major Attractions in Khandala
Khandala is a wonderful place for adventure tourists. Here you can indulge into trekking and hiking. The Karla Hills including the Duke's Nose Peak offer great opportunities for rock-climbing.- Khandala Lake
- Bhushi Lake
- Karla
- The Bhaja Caves
- Duke's Nose
- Shiva Temple
- The Reversing Station Point
- Tiger's Leap
Last Updated on 19 May 2011
