KHANDALA

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 KHANDALA

Khandala is one of the twin hill stations located near to each other, the other being Lonavala. These are in pune district of Maharastra State.

These hill stations are very popular getaway spots for people from Mumbai and Pune, which are very well-linked with Lonavala by road and rail. Monsoons are the best time to visit Lonavala/Khandala.

Khandala is one of the beautiful hill stations situated in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Khandala is quite a tempting location for rock climbing. Khandala is situated at a distance of about 3 km from Lonavala and about 7 km from Karjat.

Located at an altitude of 625 m, Khandala is definitely a popular and trendy destination. People from Mumbai and Pune often visit this place as it is in close proximity with these cities.

 Khandala is the twin hill station of Lonavala, which is another exotic location, just 5 km away from Khandala. The hill station has a pleasant climate, with mild summer and cool winter.

 In Monsoon season when it rains, the surroundings look green and fresh, which allures lots of tourists throughout the year.

ByAir

The hill station doesn't have an in-town airport. The Mumbai international airport and the domestic airport of Pune are located near Khandala. Direct flights from outside India and other domestic flights land on daily basis at Mumbai airport. The Pune airport connects Khandala with domestic flights. One can hire a taxi or opt for a bus to reach destination.

By Train

The Lonavala railway station is the closest to Khandala. This railway station is connected with the railheads of Mumbai and Pune through regular trains which makes it easy to reach Khandala by train. There are buses and taxis to take one at the destination.

By Bus

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the National Highway Number 4 are the routes through which one can easily drive to Khandala. The roadways are well maintained which offer a smooth ride to visitors. The state and private volvo buses are frequented to ply regular service to the visitors.