Lonavala & Khandala Hills & Caves (3 Days) 3 days
- Covid-19 Safe
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
On this package, tour enjoy mesmerizing glimpses of Lonavla & Khandala and visit some prominent spots of the location. Visit the Karla Caves & the Bhaja Caves the ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. Explore the Lohagad an ancient fort rises to an elevation of 1,033m above sea level. Private transport from mumbai will remain on disposal at your services during the trip. We provide local English-speaking guide during sightseeing visit to Cave & Fort.
Day 1 Mumbai - Lonavala / Khandala (85kms/ 2hrs approx)
Pick up from your Mumbai city hotel or airport and drive to Lonavala / Khandala. Check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and explore the surrounding nature. Overnight at hotel.
Lonavala - a part of the Sahyadri hills, offers an alluring and bewitching experience of nature's most gifted region. Surrounded by dense forests, waterfalls, dam alongside lakes, Lonavala is a must-visit if you admire nature and want a gateway to having a soulful weekend.
Khandala - another beautiful hill station that’s actually found just a few miles away from Lonavala. This town is found at an elevated height, overlooking a scenic, green, and misty valley. It’s a real favorite for those from the nearby cities who are looking to enjoy a spot of hiking; there are some great walking routes that lead to panoramic viewpoints.
Day 2 Lonavala / Khandala
Breakfast at hotel, sightseeing in Lonavala & Khandala visit-
Karla Cave - a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala. It is just 10.9 Kilometers away from Lonavala. The shrines were developed over the period - from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD.
Bhaja Cave - a group of rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC close to Karla Caves. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau (the division between North India and South India). The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected as a National Monument, by the Archaeological Survey of India. It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra. The caves have a number of stupas.
Lohagad (Iron Fort) - one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range. Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizams, Mughals and Marathas.
Rest time free and easy to relax and enjoy the nature. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Lonavala / Khandala - Mumbai (85kms/ 2hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Mumbai and drop off to your hotel or airport.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel
- 2 Night accommodation in selected category of hotel or similar (standard room)
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Deluxe air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program
- Monuments entrances of sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Government licensed English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide)
- Bottled water in car
- Applicable GST (government taxes)
- Lonavala x 2 nights 3* - Chandralok Hotel/ Viola Beacon Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Lonavala x 2 nights 4* - Countryside - Resort by Meritas/ Citrus Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Lonavala x 2 nights 5* - Lonavala/ The Machan DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Any air fare
- Camera charges at monuments
- Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Or anything not mentioned above
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Mumbai , Maharashtra, India
Pick-up times available: 08:00
Pick up location: From your hotels in Mumbai
Ends at: Your hotel or Airport in Mumbai
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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