Khandala

Khandala is one of the major hill stations near Pune in the state of Maharashtra. Khandala is blessed with exorbitant natural beauty and it is certainly one of the most popular destinations for the people living in the cities of Mumbai and Pune. The exotic beauty that Khandala possesses is really worthy to be witnessed.

The origin of the site seems to be obscure. Chattrapati Shivaji, who was the founder of the first Maratha Empire, ruled the land around Khandala. Thereafter it was brought under the Peshwa rulers, who established the second Maratha Empire. This was ultimately snatched away by the British when they won against the Peshwas.

Geograhically Khandala is located in the western part of the state of Maharashtra that is in the western region of India. It is situated at a height of 625 meters. The spot actually lies on the western slopes of the Sahyadri mountain range. It is beautifully placed amongst the hills and valleys of the Sahyadri. Khandala lies at a distance of 69 kilometer from Pune and 101 kilometer southeast of Mumbai.

From Lonavala, which is the another exotic site, Khandala is 5 kilometers away. It has a nice weather. In summer season, that is April-June, the weathers are quite mild, where as in the winter season, that is November-February, the days are cool. However, in monsoon season, it rains cats and dogs between June and September.

The best time to go for a trip to Khandala is in between the months of October and May.