Maharashtra
Lonavala & Khandala
Monsoon green, two hours from Mumbai and Pune
- Suggested trip
- 2 days
- Suited to
- friends and groups; couples
In 30 seconds
- Ideal length
- 2 days
- Best time
- June to September for monsoon, October to February for clear weather
- Good for
- Friends / Group, Couple, Family, Corporate
- Popular from
- Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad
Lonavala & Khandala: Khandala valley
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Getting there
- From Mumbai
- Approx 85 km, 2 to 2.5 hours
- From Pune
- Approx 65 km, 1.5 hours
- By train
- Frequent locals and expresses on the Mumbai to Pune line
Make the route work for you
Before you choose Lonavala & Khandala
- Who this idea suits
- Friends / Group, Couple, Family, Corporate. Travelling with children, elders or anyone with mobility needs? Tell us and we set the daily pace around them.
- Allow for your departure city
- Two hours from Mumbai and about ninety minutes from Pune, by road or on the frequent train line. Travel estimates vary with your actual starting point, traffic and operating conditions.
What should my written quote confirm?
- Property name, room category and meal plan
- Vehicle type, pickup point and arrival/return times
- Total cost, taxes, inclusions and optional extras
- Availability, payment schedule and cancellation terms
About this trip
Lonavala and Khandala sit on the Sahyadri escarpment between Mumbai and Pune, which is why they are the default weekend for both cities. In monsoon the cliffs run with water and the valleys fill with cloud.
Read more about Lonavala & Khandala
It is short on sightseeing and long on views, so treat it as a place to sit somewhere with a valley in front of you rather than a place to tick off a list.
How to reach: Two hours from Mumbai and about ninety minutes from Pune, by road or on the frequent train line.
The Reality Check
When not to go:April and May, when it is hot and the waterfalls are dry
Trip highlights
- Bhushi dam and the waterfalls in monsoon
- Tiger's Leap and Lion's Point for valley views
- Rajmachi and Lohagad forts, both easy treks
- Karla and Bhaja caves, over two thousand years old
- Pawna lake camping, just outside
Sample itinerary
A starting point, not a confirmed booking. Changes depend on dates, access and availability.
What's typically included
- Stay in hand-picked hotels or homestays for your group size
- Private or shared transport as per your plan
- Daily breakfast (more meals available on request)
- Sightseeing and activities as per itinerary
- A single Gozy Trips point of contact from booking to return
What's not included
- Flights or train tickets to the base city, unless added to your plan
- Personal expenses, tips and anything outside the listed itinerary
- Adventure activities not included in the base package (available as add-ons)
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly listed as included on your final quote
Price depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how much transport you need. Send us your plan for a real quote.
- Itemised quoteEvery quote is itemised: the hotel and room type for each night, the vehicle, and which meals are included, so you can compare it line by line.
- Second opinion on any quoteAlready have a quote from another agency? Send it and we will tell you whether we can do the same trip for less. If we cannot, we will say so.
