3 Must-Visit Places In Lonavala For Your Vacations From The Best Resort In Lonavala!

There are many Lonavala tourist places that one can visit but there are some places that you must visit in Lonavala if you are ever planning for a vacation. Today, we will be taking a look at exactly those 3 must visit places in Lonavala. 

Lonavala Tourist Places to Visit

Bhushi Dam Lonavala:

Located 6 Kilometres from Lonavala Railway Station, It is situated on the Indrayani River and is a popular spot for tourists. It was built in the 1860s and is known for its scenic beauty. While the dam is open for the whole year, it is best visited in monsoon season for its unique visuals. Though the dam can get very crowded and swimming is prohibited for safety reasons.

The dam is a masonry dam that goes up to 15 meters high and 201 meters long. Other than that, it is also used to produce power. During weekends, the dam is extremely crowded, so visit is usually recommended during weekdays or early in the morning. Visitors often sit on the steps as water flows around them, enjoy the views and take photos. 

Bhushi Dam lonavala is open 24/7 but it is said that 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM is the best time to visit. It is always recommended to go during daylight hours as the night hours are usually not as safe. The area has become commercialized over the years, with vendors selling local snacks like vada pav and poha during peak hours.

Tiger Point Lonavala:

Tiger Point Lonavala, also known as Tiger’s Leap, is a scenic view in Lonavala known for its panoramic views of lush green valley, misty hills and waterfalls. Located on Amby Valley road 8 meters away from Lonavala City, it is a popular spot for tourists to enjoy sunrise, sunset and activities like trekking and no there are now tigers at Tiger Point Lonavala; it is just a misunderstanding because of the name given to the cliff.

The viewpoint has been given the name Tiger’s Leap because of the characterization of the cliff which is 650 metres high giving an impression of a Tiger leaping. While monsoon is the best time to visit this place because of the lush and greenery, one must also visit it during winters because of the amazing sunrise and sunset view that is provided during this time.

Lion’s point is also another viewpoint which is located nearby Tiger’s point. You can drive nearby Bhushi Dam which is near Tiger point. Buses are available but they will not go all the way and you will have to walk 1.6 kilometres after getting off at INS Shivaji.

Be it with your family or friends, as a romantic spot or even for solo traveller enthusiasts, this place won’t let you down. And if this was not enough to bring you here, the idea of slurping hot Maggi and biting into crispy, hot cheesy pakodas and other treats from the snack shops in the chill of the winter will surely be enough to drag you to Tiger’s Leap, Lonavala!

Dinosaur Park Lonavala:

Located near Pawna Dam, Dinosaur Park was inspired by a masterpiece of a movie called Jurassic Park.

It is typically open between 10:00 AM – 06:00 – PM, during which you can see massive animatronics moving or making sounds that will give you the fun Jurassic Park vibe that one who visits the place will be looking for. Depending on the day, season or the age of the person entering, the prices for entry ticket can vary between ₹250-400.

It only takes 21 minutes to reach Dinosaur Park from Lonavala Station and from Pune it takes about 2 hours to reach. It is located near the Mumbai-Pune Highway.

The whole park is filled with large scale dinosaur models that are towering just like in the movie. The park also provides you a selfie zone so that you can click pictures of yourself. The park also provides kid friendly activities such as Fossil digging, excavation pits and interactive exhibits.

Not to mention, Dinosaur Park also has a restaurant that provides snacks. Though some visitors have complained about the limitation of the snacks being only to sandwiches and maggi noodles.

Conclusion:

Lonavala is one of the most attractive places in India to visit for a vacation. It is recommended that you complete your visit in Lonavala at least once as it has more than just 3 tourist spots. Today we told you about 3 tourist spots but we will get back to you with 3 more great attractions that Lonavala has to offer, until then you can know more about a journey of Lohagad Fort.