Lonavala is a beautiful little hill station close to the city of Pune in the state of Maharashtra. The town attracts swarms of tourists during peak seasons and it is a good idea to book a tour package which will make your trip comfortable. Read on to know more on some tour packages with one of the nice hotels in Lonavala. Lonavala is a town in the district of Pune in Maharashtra that is also a popular hill station. The town is situated around 65kms from Pune city and around 96kms from Mumbai thus making it quite an easy getaway for the local populace. Lonavala is situated at a height of 630 meters from sea level and is surrounded by the Sahyadri mountain ranges. The picturesque little hill station is an important town in the Mumbai-Pune road link. Lonavala along with its twin Khandala were discovered during the late 1800's by the then Governor of Bombay Presidency, Lord Elphinstone. The best times to visit Lonavala is the monsoon season when the surrounding vegetations come to life under the life giving waters. The view of the green hills covered with lush vegetation and coupled with the cool misty climate makes Lonavala a much sought after weekend getaway for locals. Lonavala has derived its name from a Sanskrit word meaning caves which are a reference to the Karla Caves, Bhaja Caves and Bedsa caves. The caves are a must visit and so are the fortresses of Lohagad, Visapur and the Tungi Forts. The iconic Duke's Nose is a landmark that is frequented by hikers and it is said that the rocky outcropping has some resemblance to the ample nose the Duke of Wellington. Lonavala is a popular tourist spot and weekend getaway that attracts picnickers and tourists almost daily. Lonavala is a small hill station situated away from the metros and as a result you should aim to make it as hassle free as possible. This can be done by booking any one of the standard Lonavala tour packages. Many Lonavala hotels offer fine packages that include all necessary amenities.
