Lonavala
Sightseeing
Places
Lonavala
is
also
known
for
being
the
starting
point
for
the
tourists
visiting
the
ancient
Buddhist
caves
of
Bhaja
and
Karla.
The
hill
station
has
a
number
of
attractions
to
boast
of,
both
in
and
around
its
surroundings.
Given
below
is
more
information
on
Lonavala
sightseeing
tours.
Rajmachi
Point
Rajmachi
Point
is
situated
approximately
6.5
km
from
Lonavala,
on
the
way
from
Mumbai
to
the
hill
station.
Lying
just
before
the
point
from
where
the
Ghat
starts,
this
spot
offers
visitors
amazing
views
of
the
Rajmachi
Fort,
situated
in
the
valley
below.
The
famous
Vaghjai
Dari
is
located
here
only.
Ryewood
Park
and
Shivaji
Udyan
Ryewood
Park
and
Shivaji
Udyan
are
splendid
gardens,
which
boast
of
lush
greenery.
The
majestic
tall
trees
and
wide
open
spaces
provided
by
this
park
make
it
the
perfect
picnic
spot.
Kids
love
to
come
here,
to
run
around,
enjoy
swings
and
have
fun.
Situated
inside
the
park
is
an
ancient
Shiva
Temple,
revered
by
the
local
people.
Tungarli
Lake
Tungarli
Lake
provides
the
combination
of
magnificent
surroundings
and
peaceful
ambience
to
its
visitors.
It
serves
as
the
main
source
of
water
to
the
Lonavala
hill
station
and
is
also
a
very
popular
picnic
spot.
Valvan
Dam
Valvan
Dam
is
situated
near
Lonavala,
at
a
distance
of
approximately
2
km
from
the
town.
One
of
the
major
attractions
of
the
dam
is
a
beautiful
garden,
located
at
its
foot.
It
is
the
main
source
of
water
for
the
Khopoli
power
station.
Lonavla
Lake
Lonavla
Lake
lies
on
the
outskirts
of
Lonavala,
about
1.6
km
from
the
town.
The
natural
scenery
and
enchanting
environment
of
the
lake
draw
a
large
number
of
visitors
here.
Karla
Caves
Karla
Caves,
situated
around
20
km
from
Lonavala,
are
believed
to
date
back
to
somewhere
around
200
BC.
One
of
its
major
attractions
is
a
huge
Buddhist
stupa,
which
is
more
than
2200
years
old.
