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Places
to See
Rajmachi
Park
On the way to Mumbai from Lonavala there is a beautiful garden
before the beginning of the Ghat. It gives a spectacular view
of the surroundings. On the East Side two towers of the Rajmachi
Fort can be seen and at the bottom is the huge valley. There
is a restaurant here and a temple close by. The Ghat begins
from this point so many people come to enjoy the view. There
is children's park here and there are regular bus services from
lonavala bus station.
Ryewood
This is a big and beautiful garden situated near Lonavala.
This garden covers a lot of ground and it is full of majestic
tall trees. There is an old Mahadeo temple in this park. There
is history behind the name Ryewood. An English officer Mr. Rye
stayed in this place for quite some time. Hence this woods are
named after him. The name may also have come from the Marathi
words "Rai" which means thick forest. Earlier it was under the
care of civil dept. In 1959 it was transferred to the State
Government's Forest Department. This garden has plenty of place
for children to play.
Duke's
Nose
This place is named after Duke Wellington whose pointed nose
this cliff resembles. It also looks like a hood of a snake,
which is why it is also called as "Nagfani" (Hood of Snake).
This point can be approach from INS Shivaji and Kurwande Village.
Watching the nature's beauty here is an unforgettable experience.
Shivaji
Park
This ground which was known as a playground which was
converted into a garden in 1956 there is statue of Shri Shivaji
Maharaj in this park. As it is near located near the city many
people visit this park.
Lohagad
Darshan
In this small garden located in Bhangarwadi, there are plenty
of toys for children to play there is also a big statue of Savarkar
here.
Amruntanjan
point
At
the beginning of the Khandala Ghat, and at the end of the first
slope there is a huge hoarding of Amrutanjan. There is a lot
of flat space around here and the view of the valley and Dukes
Nose is breath taking beyond this one can also see the city
of Khopoli.
Kune
Falls
This water falls where water comes down from a height
of more than 100 feet is majestic in appearance one can have
bath in the water that flows through the valley. This place
is between Lonavala and Khandala. This fall can be seen in Khandala
Ghat while coming from Mumbai. It runs for many days long after
the monsoon is over.
Tiger's
Leap
This is a special spot in this area. If one looks at the valley
carefully from this spot it appears as if a tiger is leaping
into the valley, that is why this name. This spot is a furlong
away from INS Shivaji. It gives a fascinating view of the valley.
There is provision for viewing the valley from the safe confines
of a big hole. A stone thrown down from here ricochets at many
places and gets destroyed here. Making it as an another unique
experience.
Sakur
Plateau
On the way to INS Shivaji there is a turn and a zigzag road.
At a distance of approximately 4 miles and at a height of 1000
feet is a plateau. This plateau is on the way to village Ambavane.
Thick forests occupy it and it's sparsely populated. Tungi,
Korigad, Lohagad etc. Forts are very close from here.
Monkey
Hill
All the trains coming down from Khandala halt here for brake
testing. There is a huge flat land to south of the railway tracks.
This place is exactly above Khopoli town and it can be approach
from Khopoli as well as Borghat reversing station. It is a favorite
picnic spot.
Reversing
Station
This old place belonging to the railways now remains unused.
This spot is outside tunnel no. 26. On the rail route and one
can see the advertisement boards of Amrutanjan and other Products.
At the bottom one can see Khopoli and the surrounding regions.
During the night, this place illuminated with hundreds of lights
becomes alive and gives a fascinating view. The division of
Lonavala and Raigad District starts from here.
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