hidden gems
Lonavala is a popular hill station near Mumbai and Pune, known for its lush green hills, waterfalls, and lakes. However, there are many hidden gems in Lonavala that are often overlooked by tourists. Hidden gems in Lonavala about Tamhini ghat road, and waterfalls, Devkund waterfall, Forganic farm stay, the machan, Rumours sky villas, Kesar villa, Manasi bungalow, Bedse caves etc.
TAMHINI GHAT ROAD & SECRET WATERFALLS
Located around 40 kms from Pune, 50 km from Lonavala and 130 kms from Mumbai -Tamhini Ghat is a mountain passage situated on the crest of the Sahyadri mountain ranges. The Ghat section starts from Mulshi Lake and ends at the Orchard Café Sanaswadi covering a total distance of 44 kms.
DEVKUND WATERFALL
Devkund Waterfall is located in Bhira Patnus. It is just 1 hour away from Pune and 3 hours from Mumbai. Because of its recent popularity on social media, it has become extremely crowded place. It is the confluence of three waterfalls and is said to be the origin of Kundalika River. It is about a three-hour trek from the base village along the dam backwater and through forest to reach the destination.
FORGANIC FARM STAY
The Forganic farm is a the picturesque farm stay near Khopoli in middle of nature located in a small hamlet called Ghotavde. This family-friendly secluded farm is one of the best secret weekend getaways from Mumbai and pune. Its is an eco-friendly farm promoting agro tourism. It’s a 90 to 100 km drive from Mumbai and Pune. Takes 2.5 hours to reach from either cities.
THE MACHAN – A TREE HOUSE RESORT
This is an award-winning eco-resort in Lonavala. The Machan is a story of dwellings that rise above the forest floor and form a symbiotic relationship with their natural surroundings. All its accommodations are floating in the air as tree houses, with enchanting views from 30 to 45 feet and elegant wooden interiors.
Rumours Sky Villas
The main criteria for weekends has always been places which genuinely provide an escape from the busy city life, without compromising too much on traveling time, and which would still be pretty approachable for anyone looking for a similar experience. This is a tree-house/sky villa property located at the interiors of Lonavala but very near Bushi dam.
KESAR VILLA
A 3 BHK fully furnished villa that comes with all amenities that a family requires for a comfortable stay can be booked entirely for you. The house is situated in a plot that is over an Acre with big gardens all around. There is a full time care taker for all necessities like food, cleanliness and hospitality.
MANASI BUNGALOW
Looking for a cosy homestay with your gang this weekend? Check out Manasi Bungalow at Valvan, 1.5 hours away from both Pune and Mumbai. A boutique villa with beautiful lawns, hilly backdrop of lush green lonavala and organic gardens.
BEDSE CAVES
Bedse or Bedsa Caves is situated in the Mawal area, Pune District which is very close to Lonavala. Bedse caves is relatively a less visited beauty of history and Mughal era. The trilogy of the caves (Karla – Bhaje – Bedse) are a well-known fact by the localites. You can explore the caves irrespective of whether you are from Mumbai or Pune.