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Indian Beauty

All about india and its cultures and festivals information, indian picnic spots, education/results information..

Indian Beauty

All about india and its cultures and festivals information, indian picnic spots, education/results information.

Indian Beauty

All about india and its cultures and festivals information, indian picnic spots, education/results information.

Indian Beauty

All about india and its cultures and festivals information, indian picnic spots, education/results information.

Friday 30 December 2011

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 Khandala

 

Adorned with splendorous natural vista, Khandala dazes the tourists with its impressive scenery of grassy hills, lustrous valleys, pretty lakes and magnificient cascades. Located at an altitude of 625 meters, in the foothills of the majestic Sahyadris, this hilly terrain with abundant splendor is a trendy destination from the frenzied life of Mumbai.


 

When the monsoon rain drizzles, this scenic beauty blooms in to its zenith and reveals a magical charm. Everything around looks green and fresh, which shows huge inflow of visitors. A gorgeous hilly terrain, Khandala is bestowed with a salubrious climate, which allures the tourists with its amazing spectacles whole through the year.

Though marked with an obscure past, this hill station has witnessed the raise and decline of strong powers like the Mighty Marathas, the Courageous Peshwas and finally the English. Like all other hill stations, Khandala obliges much to the progressive British for its exquisite mansions that proudly stood as a striking testimonial to the colonial era.

A lovely hill station, Khandala proffers incredible sceneries of nature with lush, verdant landscapes. Its meandering water falls and glittering lakes attributes to the majestic look an imposing ambiance. A nice walk through the picturesque valleys brings forth the panoramic vista of the hill station. Khandala is a much-desired attraction for those who are very fond of escapades. Mounting the heights in an enthralling atmosphere would be so tempting that one cannot forget its magnificence. The Duke's Nose peak and Karla hills are the two popular spots in rock climbing. 

Khandala is a place where one can have the moderate and luxurious accommodation facilities. A place, which suits to both the tight and affluent budgeters, Khandala is all set to enthrall the visitors with its marvelous charm. Famous for its varied cuisine it provides, the fast food verities of Khandala are the hot items of the tourist folks. Besides being a fabulous destination, this picturesque spot is a stunning gateway to other fantastic locations. With all the amazing features, Khandala is a sure way of enjoying a quiet and a tranquil holidaying.
 

 

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 Lohagad Fort




Lohagadh, literally means Iron fort, is an important hill fort used extensively by Chatrapati Shivaji. It has a long history and was used by all dynasties who ruled Vidharbha and Maratha kingdoms. The fort is placed at an altitude of more than 1050 meters. This fort is situated on the Sahyadri ranges and divides the Pavna basin and Indrayani basin.


The fort site is a fine destination for tourist with interests in architecture, archeology and history. The actual date of original fort is not clearly known but the known records points out some additional constructions such as a step well and big tank during eighteenth century. The ancient fort’s four mammoth gates are still intact and are in good condition.

 

 

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Thursday 29 December 2011

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Bhaja Caves, Lonavala



Bhaja caves, second century old Buddhist caves, in Lonavala is rare Buddhist tourist destination. These caves encloses 18 rock cut caves constructed by Buddhist nuns and enshrines many sculptures like a prince in a chariot, a prince seated on an elephant, three armed warriors and dancing couples. All these sculptures are the specimen of Indian architectural age and the mastery in sculpturing.

The first cave is believed to be the residential place of the master of the caves, the next ten caves are Buddhist viharas with one cave contains the Chaitya hall. The rest seven caves are adorned with inscriptions including the details of the donor. A water fall is also located at the last of the caves






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Karla Caves, Lonavala





Karla Caves are the largest cave temple (chaitya) in India and is located in Lonavala. These rock cut caves are assumed to be built around 100 AD by Buddhist nuns. The marvelous ancient Karla Caves are presently a popular tourist destination to have a close look at the ancient Buddhist architecture and culture. These caves exhibit Buddhist ideologies through inscriptions and stupas. 


The Chaitya hall is spectacular with 37 octagonal pillars with a base structure of a water jar and it has a special feature of the façade screen made out of teak wood. The entrance of the Chaitya hall is adorned with an arch in the shape of a horse shoe. 


Karla caves encloses Buddha viharas, where by the monks were stayed during their meditation period in the caves. The cave encloses sculptures of elephants adorned with metal jewelries and ivory tusks. 
 
 

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Bhushi Dam


Ideal time to visit this place is in the month of August. The Dam overflows and fun lovers hate to miss this golden opportunity. The extra water overflows from the staircase like structure. This is like a outlet for the water and this is the point after coming where one feels like being in Lonavala that one has heard of.




Bushi Dam is located a few kilometres from Lonavala and is a very (very very) popular weekend hangout for Pune’ites. When the Bushi dam overflows, the water flows over a series of steps and then over some easily accessible rocky terrian. The terrain and the water make for a fun combination and this is why Bushi dam gets extremely crowded on weekend. So crowded, that a first time vistor (like me) would be left searching for the “steps” which everyone talks about, only to realise that every inch of the steps have been occupied.

Every open space close to Bushi dam will have a board “Bushi dam parking” and there will be guys literally peeping inside your car and turning your steering wheel towards their parking. Thebest place to park would be beyond the dam (on coming from Lonavala) om the sides of the road. Parking on the road also helps you to get out of the place faster. There are no single/double yellow lines to bother you here.


To reach the dam, you have to wade through knee-deep water (depending on the water level). There are lot of shops selling rubber slippers which are more suited to the water/rocks rather than your expensive fake Nike shoes. But, i noticed that many were well prepared and had worn the worst slippers that they could find at home.

Bushi dam is so commercialized to the extent that there are a few dozen shops in the small area next to the dam selling anything from corn and pakodas to chai. You can relax on the steps and order them and they will be delivered to you right at your doorstep

Overall, this is a good place to visit if you love getting wet from head-to-toe.




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Rey Wood Park, Lonavala






This park is nearest from Lonavala station about one Km away from it. Hence this is the one visited first by most visitors. It is a park with various flowering trees in it.
Park is a picturesque hang out in the hill station Lonavala and is located very close to Lonavala market. This Park has plenty of grounds with greenish lawns and playing grounds for children. The Park is blessed with many varieties of trees which are decades old. It was a botanical garden and later converted to a Park. The present day garden has many facilities for merry making and is thriving with many varieties of flowers.

Rey wood Park is a weekend hang out for many families. Children enjoy the playing facilities in the Park. One can get the pure air in this park.





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Wednesday 28 December 2011

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Lonavala / Khandala

Climate: Mild
Summer Temperature:: 36oC (Maximum)
Winter Minimum: 12oC (Minimum)
Annual Rainfall: 450 cm
Best time to Visit: October to June




Introduction :
Lonavala, located by Sir Elphinstone, the then Governor of Bombay Presidency in 1871, derived its name from a Sanskrit word Lonavli means caves. The plenty of caves like Bhaja caves, Bedsa caves and Karla caves brought the name Lonavala to the city. 
This has been famed as a health resort due to its unpolluted environments and the pleasant climate all through the year. This is attracted by thousands of tourists, domestic as well as foreign, every year. Monsoon is the best climate with waterfalls, thriving lakes with full of water and lush greeneries all around. Chikki, the hard candy sweet, is a specialty item in Lonavala and is famous among the visitors to Lonavala. 
This hill station forms a part of breathtaking Sahyadri hills and is a perfect location for hiking and trekking. The place is bestowed with many historical forts, ancient caves and wonderful serene lakes. Lonavala offers panoramic views of Deccan plateau on one side and the Konkan coast on the other.

Lonavala Distance :

Lonavala is a popular hill station at a height of 625 meters above the sea level in the western region of the state Maharashtra. The expanse of this exquisite hill station is about 38 square km.

 

Lonavala Sightseeing with Information and Photos on Below Links :

Rey Wood Park 

Bhushi Dam 

Tiger's Leap

Dukes Nose

Khandala Valley

Pavna lake

Tungarli Lake

 

Lonavala Travel Info :

Road

Mumbai -Lonavala, 104 km. Pune-Lonavala,  66 km.

Rail

The convenient railhead is Lonavala, on the Mumbai-Pune line (118 km from Mumbai). Pune-Lonavala: 64 km.

Air

The nearest airport is Pune, 66 km. away.



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