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Khandala, Maharashtra

Rajmachi Fort - Comprises of 2 Fortress, Shrivardhan and Manaranjan

Visapur Fort - Situated near Visapur Village, the Fort is a Part of Lohagad-Visapur fortification

Bedsa Caves - One of the Oldest Caves Situated Near Khandala

Karla and Bhaja Caves - Group of Caves Dating Back to 2nd Century BC

Bushi Dam - Masonry Dam on the Indrayani River

Duke's Nose (Nagphani) - Famous Landmark for Trekkers

Lohgad Fort - A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tiger's Leap - Also Known as Waghdari

Kune Waterfalls - 14th Highest Waterfalls in India

Shooting Point - Located in Bazaar Peth, Khandala

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"Misty Mountains"

Khandala Tourism

Khandala is a popular hill station in Maharashtra, perched on the foothills of Sahyadri in the Western Ghats. Khandala provides for a perfect weekend respite for the Mumbai population, with its scenic valleys, grassy hills, serene lakes and misty waterfalls.

It is one of the twin hill stations - Lonavala and Khandala. The place immortalized by the popular Bollywood song, "Aati Kya Khandala", is a must-visit destination for everyone looking for beautiful nature, pleasant weather and the feeling of mist in the air. The natural beauty of Khandala blooms to its zenith and reveals a magical charm during the monsoons. Its meandering waterfalls and glittering lakes attributes to the majestic look an imposing ambience.

The Mumbai-Pune expressway passes through Khandala. Due to this easy accessibility, it is a popular hiking spot from nearby cities. The Duke's Nose peak and Karla Hills are the two popular spots for rock climbing. Located near two more popular tourist hotspots, viz. Lonavala (3 km away) and Karjat (7 km), Khandala is one of the perfect hill retreats for both trekkers and young couples.

Rajmachi Fort

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Restaurants and Local Food in Khandala

Khandala doesn't really have a standout or unique cuisine but is extremely welcoming to those interested in simple vegetarian food. Like in most parts of the state, Vada Paav is popular, widespread and almost staple in Khandala. Other than this, the city has a number of areas which can offer you popular fast food items. For those interested in flavours more traditional, Khandala provides options for North-Indian and Gujrati cuisine.
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How to Reach Khandala

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Lonavala is the nearest railway station to Khandala which is connected to Pune and Mumbai by regular local trains. Lonavala to Khandala is about just 10 km and getting a taxi for the journey is easy and convenient. The nearest domestic airport is Pune, which is at a distance of around 50 km from Khandala. Taxi charge from Pune to Khandala is about Rs 2,000. Taxi service from Mumbai to Khandala costs about Rs 3,000. Bus connectivity is good as is travelling by your own vehicle. Many youngsters travel from Mumbai to Khandala on bikes which could be an amazing experience as the route is scenic.

How to reach Khandala by flight

There is no direct flight connectivity to Khandala. Pune Airport is the nearest airport. You can hire a taxi from outside the airport which will take you directly to Khandala.

How to reach Khandala by road

Regular bus services ply to and fro the city of Khandala. They operate on a daily basis, whether day or night, from places like Mumbai, Pune, Panjim etc. You can also take shared taxis or cabs for the same route.

How to reach Khandala by train

Khandala is well connected to the rest of India via railways as well. Regular rail services operate on a daily basis to and fro Khandala Khandala Junction is the principal railway station that serves the city of Khandala.

Local transport in Khandala

It's a small town and you can walk around this place.

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Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Lonavala to Khandala	263 km	6 hours 0 mins	View Details
Pune to Khandala	254 km	5 hours 8 mins	View Details
Mumbai to Khandala	283 km	5 hours 11 mins	View Details
Delhi to Khandala	1,264 km	19 hours 54 mins	View Details
Hyderabad to Khandala	611 km	11 hours 56 mins	View Details
Goa to Khandala	668 km	12 hours 30 mins	View Details

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Rajmachi Fort - Comprises of 2 Fortress, Shrivardhan and Manaranjan

Visapur Fort - Situated near Visapur Village, the Fort is a Part of Lohagad-Visapur fortification

Bedsa Caves - One of the Oldest Caves Situated Near Khandala

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What are the places near Khandala?

The top places near to Khandala are Lonavala which is 3 km from Khandala, Matheran which is located 27 km from Khandala, Mumbai which is located 62 km from Khandala, Lavasa which is located 41 km from Khandala, Kamshet which is located 19 km from Khandala

What are the things to do in Khandala?

The top things to do in Khandala are Rajmachi Fort, Visapur Fort, Bedsa caves, Lohagad Fort, Tiger's Leap, Duke's Nose. You can see all the places to visit in Khandala here

What are the top hotels in Khandala?

There are 532 in Khandala which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Khandala are Mount Palace, Princess Villa by Vista Rooms, Hill Top Home Near Amby valley, Taraangan Farm, EKO STAY- SUNSHINE VILLA, Luxury 5 BHK Villa. You can see all the hotels in Khandala here

What is the best way to reach Khandala?

Lonavala is the nearest railway station which is connected to Pune and Mumbai by regular local trains. Lonavala to Khandala is about just 10 km and getting a taxi for the journey is easy and convenient. The nearest domestic airport is Pune, which is at a distance of around 50 km from Khandala. Taxi charge from Pune to Khandala is about Rs 2,000. Taxi service from Mumbai to Khandala costs about Rs 3,000. Bus connectivity is good too. Travelling by your own vehicle is easy too. Many youngsters travel from Mumbai to Khandala on bikes which could be an amazing experience as the route is beautiful too.
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What is the local food in Khandala?

Khandala doesn't really have a standout or unique cuisine, but is extremely welcoming to those interested in simple vgetarian food. Like in most parts of the state, Vada Paav is popular, widespread and almost staple, so is in Khandala. Other than this the city has a number of areas which can offer you popular fast food items. One can also enjoy Continental and Chinese in the area. For those interested in flavors more traditional, the city provides options for North-Indian and Gujrati cuisine.
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What is the best time to visit Khandala?

Khandala can be visited at any time of the year owing to its altitude. The weather is pleasant throughout; however, the Monsoon season from July to September is an excellent time to witness its mesmerising beauty. The entire town looks magical in lush greenery with intermittent rainfall that's refreshing. Khandala also has waterfalls that are extremely picturesque meandering amidst dense trees. Another ideal season to visit this hill town is during Summers (April - June) to beat the heat. The bright blue skies during the day and vivid hues during dusk is a spellbinding view to behold. Winters, on the other hand, are to cuddle between blankets and sip some hot coffee. Equally good as summer and monsoons, since there isn't much to explore at Khandala.

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Who should visit Khandala?

Ideal for weekend tourists and trekkers. Suitable for backpackers from places like Mumbai, Pune etc.

What is not so good about Khandala?

Not much to see as it has few tourist places.

What is famous about Khandala?

Beautiful, both naturally and historically.

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Anam Shaikh

6 years ago

Visit Tiger's Leap: If you carefully observe the valley from this point, it will appear as if a tiger is leaping into the valley. Amrutanjan Point is excellent for a panoramic view of the entire vall (Read More)ey. If you're trekking at Duke's Nose, make sure you have prior experience and practice, and you have an expert with you as it could turn dangerous. Wear warm and comfortable clothing if visiting in winter.

Kovid Kapoor

6 years ago

The drive to Khandala takes less than two hours on the wide Mumbai-Pune highway with lush greenery on each side. In the monsoons, this drive is particularly beautiful. Khandala is a great place to be (Read More)at the heat of Mumbai and enjoy some adventure activities. Rock climbing and trekking are especially good here - Duke’s Nose is a challenging trek, but nothing can beat the sense of exhilaration afterwards! Khandala also has caves for site-seeing like Karla Caves that feature Buddhist drawings.

Kovid Kapoor

6 years ago

- Carry insect repellants.

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