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Places of Tourist Interest in Khandala Travel
Lakes - There are a
number of lakes around Khandala. Tugauli Lake, Lonavala Lake and
Bhushi Lake are worth incorporating into a must-visit category on
your travel to Khandala. You would regret if you leave Khandala
without visiting the Walvan Dam.
Caves - The Karla and the
Bhaja caves find a mention in the tour itinerary of even a casual
tourist traveling to Khandala. Situated at a distance of about 16
km, these are temples carved out of rock. They can be traced back
to the 2nd century BC and are the oldest and the finest examples
of the Buddhist rock cut temple architecture in India.
Adventure Sports - There
are many adventure tourists who head for Khandala to indulge in
adventure sports activities like trekking and hiking. There is no
dearth of trekking and hiking opportunities in and around Khandala.
The Karla hills including the popular Duke's Nose peak offer
rock-climbing opportunities for the adventurous tourists. Being
close to Khandala the adventure activities add to the fun at the
hill resort.
How to Reach Khandala Travel
By Air - Khandala does
not have its own airport, so if you want to fly to the place you
have to do so either from Mumbai or Pune. The International
Airport is in Mumbai and Pune has a domestic airport.
By Rail - The nearest
railway station is at Lonavala, as Lonavala happens to be on the
main railway line between Mumbai and Pune.
By Road - Khandala is
well connected with Mumbai and Pune by road and the bus service
for Pune (travel time 2½ hours) via Lonavala is quite dependable.
Traveling to Khandala from Mumbai takes almost four hours.
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