Thursday, July 31, 2008

Hill station

Lonavala Lonavala is another famous hill station it is located in the sahyadri hills at an altitude of 625 m providing an enjoyable getaway from the cities of Mumbai and Pune. There are many valleys, gushing waterfalls, historic caves, and scenic vistas. The specialty of this place is a special candy made of peanut and jaggery which is popular all over the country. There are other interesting spots like Karla and Bhaja Caves are located 11 Km from the town and are a must visit. These rock-cut cave temples date back to 2nd century BC and exhibit one of the oldest and finest examples of Buddhist rock cut temples, belonging to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.

The town's many artificial lakes are Bushy, Tungarli and Pawna. Fishing is allowed on these lakes. Ryewood Park is a beautifully landscaped area frequented by families and couples. Bushy Dam is worth a visit during the monsoons when the overflowing waters create a gushing waterfall over the dam; it's a popular picnic spot all round the year. Duke's Nose named after Duke Wellington, is a pointed cliff which offers sweeping views of the region. Excursions from Lonavala include the town of Kamshet known for its paragliding opportunities

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