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Lonavala is an important hill station in the state of Maharashtra. It is popularly known as the jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains. Lonavala is set amongst the sylvan hills of the Western Ghats and is a popular gateway from Mumbai and Pune. It also serves as a starting point for tourists interested in visiting the famous, ancient Buddhist rock cut caves of Bhaja and Karla, which are located near this hill station. It also has an important Yoga center near it, for the health conscious traveler.
Lonavala, situated 106 kms south-east of Bombay, at an altitude of 622 m, is a popular hill resort in the Western ranges of the Sahyadri Hills. This secluded little town has many interesting sights to offer – Lonavala Lake, Bhushi Dam, Tiger’s Leap, Ryewood Park, Tungarli Dam and Barometer Hill among many others. However, the most notable tourist sites are the ancient Buddhist caves of Karla and Bhaja. These caves are considered as examples of some of the oldest and best-preserved chaityas (chapels) and viharas (monasteries) in India, with fine sculptures and exquisite carvings.
For hiking enthusiasts, Lohagad and Visapur forts are nearby. The maximum and minimum temperatures expected during 2nd week of March are 33° and 12.5° Celsius respectively.