Lonavala & Lohagad

The Sahyadri ghats turn electric green in monsoon. Lonavala is the base for the easy Lohagad fort trek, the Visapur climb, Bhaja's 2,000-year-old caves and Tiger's Leap cliffs.

Places we love here

• Culture

  Bhaja caves

  Buddhist rock-cut caves from the 2nd century BCE.

• Culture

  Karla caves

  A great chaitya hall with a carved wooden ceiling.

• Experiences

  Lohagad fort trek

  A 1.5-hour climb up stone steps to a fort with the 'scorpion's tail' ridge.

• Food

  Lonavala chikki & vada pav

  Peanut chikki to carry home and hot vada pav at the station.

• Experiences · lesser-known

  Pawna lake camping

  Lakeside tents with barbecue and stars, about ₹1,500–2,500 with meals.

• Viewpoints

  Tiger's Leap

  A cliff edge with a 650 m drop and waterfalls in monsoon.