Best Places to Visit in Khandala & Things To Do
Khandala is a popular weekend destination for people staying in Mumbai, it’s just three hours drive away from the financial capital of the city. The city is located 625 mts above the sea level on the Western slopes of the Sahyadri mountain range. Hotels in Khandala are always full with people looking to spend time amidst serene and green surroundings.
While staying in hotels in Khandala one can visit popular sites like:
Rajmachi Park: This park is situated at the beginning of the Ghat and it provides majestic views of the surroundings.
Duke’s Nose: This sightseeing site is known for rock climbing in Khandala. This attraction is named after Duke Wellington as his pointed nose is said to resemble with this cliff. The place is also called as “Nagfani” (Hood of Snake) as the place also looks like a hood of a snake.
Kune Falls: This attraction lies between Lonavala and Khandala, but site can only be enjoyed around monsoon and for many days after the monsoon is over. This waterfall falls from a height of more than 100 feet, thus offering an enjoyable chance to bathe in the water.
Monkey Hill: All trains coming over to the city stops at the Monkey hill for brake testing. This tourist attraction is situated just above Khopoli town.
Reversing Station: Once used by the railways, this place is now unused and offers spectacular view especially during the night at the site is illuminated with hundreds of lights.
Tiger’s Leap: This tourist site is called as named Tiger’s Leap as it is said when one carefully looks at the valley it looks as if a tiger is leaping on the site.
Other popular tourist attractions: Tungarli Lake, Lonavala Lake and Bhushi Lake and Bhusi Dam also known as the Walvan Dam. Khandala offers several trekking sites, hotels in Khandala are full with tourists who are looking to trek on small slopes and trails. Khandala is a popular vacationing site for people staying in Mumbai or people visiting the city. The city sees a spurge in tourist numbers in monsoons as the lakes and waterfalls have abundant water in them.
