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Monday 2 January 2012

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 Dukes Nose

Also known as Nagphani, Duke's Nose is a place ideal for those who like adventures. Mahadevi temple has been built recently built over here. At the end of rainy season Maharashtra's Everest "Kalsubai" is visible from here.  After reaching Khandala when you walk a certain distance towards khopoli water electricity centre, you can see a rock oddly penetrated into the hill, that is Duke's Nose.


Here you will find more info about Dukes Nose which is one of the best places to visit in Lonavala, do sightseeing and eat. It is one of the weekend gateway, a tourist spot and a tourist attraction in Lonavala. This place is visited by many people every year from different parts of the world. This place can be enjoyed by all age groups from kids to elders.

Nagphani, later known as Duke’s Nose after Duke Wellington, is a cliff at Khandala near Lonavala. The Cliff is pointed like a snakes pointed head portion and hence the name Nagphani. The name Dukes’nose is derived as the cliff looked like the shape of the Duke. This is a marvelous picnic spot nearby Lonavala. Adventurous trekking is highly essential to reach the Duke’s nose and the view of the downhill plains from this point is mind boggling
 

 

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