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Khandala -
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Khandala
Tour
Khandala, set at a height of 625 mt, located on the
western slopes of the Sahyadri mountain range is a hill
station in Maharashtra. Fascinating panoramic beauty
adorns this place.Although it is comparatively small as
compare to lonavala but it is equally blessed with
natural beauty and bounty. Deep valley on one side and
high hills on the other side divide Khandala and
Lonavala. Luckily, modern industrialisation has not
adversely affected Khandala. Whenever a tourist visits
Lonavala he also wishes to visit Khandala. While
travelling on Mumbai Bangalore National Highway, one has
to cross the arduous Khopoli - Khandala Ghat. This is
the famous Borghat. In a short distance of 8 Kms one has
to climb a height of 369 meters. This is a difficult
Ghat to climb. But once you reach here, you feel that
this climb has been worth the trouble. Khandala is One
place where you will fall in love at First Site.
Lonavala and Khandala are full of tourist practically
for the whole year. Main reasons for this is the fact
that it is very close to Mumbai.
Location :
Khandala is located in the western part of the state of
Maharashtra,India. It is set amongst the hills and
valleys of the Sahyadri mountain range. It is situated
101 km southeast of Mumbai and 69 km from Pune. It is 5
km from Lonavala.
Weather :
Weather in Khandala is pleasant. Summers (April-June)
are mild, while winters are cool (November-February). It
experiences heavy southwestern monsoon rains between
June and September.
When to Visit :
The best time to visit Khandala is between the months of
October and May.
History of Khandala :
The Past of khandala is similar to Lonavala. Chattrapati
Shivaji, the founder of the first Maratha Empire, ruled
the area around Khandala. then it came under the Peshwa
rulers, finally it was taken over by the British when
they defeated the Peshwas.
Places to see :
There are Plethora of Places of Tourist attraction in
Khandala & Lonavala ... Beautiful Hills, Deep Green
Valleys, Huge Lakes, Historic Forts, Waterfalls etc.
Rajmachi Park
On the way to Mumbai from Lonavala there is a beautiful
garden before the beginning of the Ghat. It gives a
spectacular view of the surroundings. On the East Side
two towers of the Rajmachi Fort can be seen and at the
bottom is the huge valley. There is a restaurant here
and a temple close by. The Ghat begins from this point
so many people come to enjoy the view. There is
children's park here and there are regular bus services
from lonavala bus station.
Ryewood
This is a big and beautiful garden situated near
Lonavala. This garden covers a lot of ground and it is
full of majestic tall trees. There is an old Mahadeo
temple in this park. There is history behind the name
Ryewood. An English officer Mr. Rye stayed in this place
for quite some time. Hence this woods are named after
him. The name may also have come from the Marathi words
"Rai" which means thick forest. Earlier it was under the
care of civil dept. In 1959 it was transferred to the
State Government's Forest Department. This garden has
plenty of place for children to play.
Duke's Nose
This place is named after Duke Wellington whose pointed
nose this cliff resembles. It also looks like a hood of
a snake, which is why it is also called as "Nagfani"
(Hood of Snake). This point can be approach from INS
Shivaji and Kurwande Village. Watching the nature's
beauty here is an unforgettable experience.
Shivaji Park
This ground which was known as a playground which was
converted into a garden in 1956 there is statue of Shri
Shivaji Maharaj in this park. As it is near located near
the city many people visit this park.
Lohagad Darshan
In this small garden located in Bhangarwadi, there are
plenty of toys for children to play there is also a big
statue of Savarkar here.
Amruntanjan point
At the beginning of the Khandala Ghat, and at the end of
the first slope there is a huge hoarding of Amrutanjan.
There is a lot of flat space around here and the view of
the valley and Dukes Nose is breath taking beyond this
one can also see the city of Khopoli.
Kune Falls
This water falls where water comes down from a height of
more than 100 feet is majestic in appearance one can
have bath in the water that flows through the valley.
This place is between Lonavala and Khandala. This fall
can be seen in Khandala Ghat while coming from Mumbai.
It runs for many days long after the monsoon is over.
Tiger's Leap
This is a special spot in this area. If one looks at the
valley carefully from this spot it appears as if a tiger
is leaping into the valley, that is why this name. This
spot is a furlong away from INS Shivaji. It gives a
fascinating view of the valley. There is provision for
viewing the valley from the safe confines of a big hole.
A stone thrown down from here ricochets at many places
and gets destroyed here. Making it as an another unique
experience.
Sakur Plateau
On the way to INS Shivaji there is a turn and a zigzag
road. At a distance of approximately 4 miles and at a
height of 1000 feet is a plateau. This plateau is on the
way to village Ambavane. Thick forests occupy it and
it's sparsely populated. Tungi, Korigad, Lohagad etc.
Forts are very close from here.
Monkey Hill
All the trains coming down from Khandala halt here for
brake testing. There is a huge flat land to south of the
railway tracks. This place is exactly above Khopoli town
and it can be approach from Khopoli as well as Borghat
reversing station. It is a favourite picnic spot.
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