Lonavala & Khandala

Located in the western ranges of the Sahyadris, the twin hill resorts of Lonavala and Khandala top any traveller’s list. Set in the midst of a dramatic landscape comprising verdant mountains and waterfalls, these popular hill stations will surely captivate you. Since their discovery in 1871 by Sir Elphinstone, they have been luring visitors with their abundant greenery and beautiful scenery.
Due to their salubrious climate, they are also popular health resorts with numerous sanatoriums. Emphatically not to be missed is a visit to these destinations during the monsoons.

Fact & figures

Temperature:	Summer: 36-12 C Winter: 30.7-11.9
Season:	October to May
Clothing:	Cotton in summer and light woollen in winter
Languages spoken :	Marathi, English and Hindi
STD Code:	02114
Tourist Office:	Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), Karla Holiday Resort, Karla, Tel: 282230 / 282064 / 282102 Fax No: 282370; MTDC, CDO Hutments, Opp. LIC Bldg., Madam Cama Road, Mumbai - 400 020. Tel: 022 22841877, 22845678. Website: www.maharashtratourism.gov.in