Lonavala Holiday Packages - Best Known Tourist Spots

Lonavala, beholding enchanting waterfalls, snow capped hills and alluring lakes is an exotic tourist destination in Pune. This hill station set amongst the sylvan hills of Western Ghats is also referred as 'jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains'. It is situated at an altitude of 625 m above sea level and provides a spectacular view of surrounding areas. As per studies, best time to visit Lonavala is between the months of October and May. This historic city was the former ruling seat of Chattrapati Shivaji, Peshwa rulers and Britishers. Green surroundings with serene atmosphere provide great relaxation to visitors from all hustle and bustle of modern life. Following is the itinerary of an interesting Lonavala holiday package covering best known tourist spots within four days time period.

Day 01: Upon arrival at Pune Airport, guides from Lonavala holiday package will transfer you to pre booked hotel in Lonavala. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Post breakfast from hotel, Lonavala holiday package will start its journey by exploring historic Lohagad Fort. This fort situated at 3450 feet elevation literally means 'Iron fort'.

It is considered as the battleground of Shivaji. Panoramic view of lush green hills provided by this fascinating spot captivates all eyes. Lohagad fort is one among the favourite destination of trekkers and can also be referred as trekker's paradise. After viewing Lohagad Fort, tour trip will move on to famous Lonavala Lake. This tourist spot is remarkable for its dazzling natural beauty. Lonavala Lake built in the year 1876 is also referred as 'Monsoon Lake'. It is an ideal destination for bird watching and you can watch here a wonderful collection of birds over lake. Lake usually dries up during winter season and gets filled with water during monsoon season. In the late evening, tour trip will return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: Third day of Lonavala holiday package will start its journey by exploring Karla Caves. These caves stands as a symbolic representation of Buddhism prevailed in India during 2nd and 3rd century BC. Superb architecture and culture of Karla caves attract lots of visitors to this destination. It is considered as the largest cave temple in India. Elephant sculptures adorned with ivory tusks and jewelries in Karla cave presents a feast for the eyes of tourists. Next, tour trip will move on to Tungarli Lake. This artificial lake situated near Tungarli village provides water to the people living in Lonavala.

You can also see a dam across Tunngarli Lake. Garden located near dam site is an ideal location for enjoying evening walks. Rajmachi Point is another tourist place covered in Lonavala holiday package. It is located nearly 6.5 km from Lonavala city and provides a wonderful view of valley in surrounding area. After viewing Rajmachi Point, tour trip will return to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be provided at hotel.

Day 04: After breakfast, representatives from tourism department will transfer you back to Pune Airport for your return journey to home. By here, it comes to an end for Lonavala holiday package with most treasured memories.