Sights

Places of Interest

Kaivalyadham Yoga Center is about 2 km from Lonavala on the way to Karla. This center attracts tourists who seek yogic healing. It was founded in 1924 and conducts various courses in Yoga and houses a research center and a training college.

Karla and Bhaja Caves are located in the hills at a distance of about 11 km from Lonavala. These rock-cut cave temples dating back to 2nd century BC are amongst the oldest and finest examples of Buddhist rock cut temple art in India , belonging to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.

Rajmachi Park On the way to Mumbai from Lonavala there is a beautiful garden at the beginning of the descent on the Ghat. It gives a spectacular view of the surroundings. On the East Side two towers of the Rajmachi Fort can be seen. There is a restaurant here and a temple too.

Duke's Nose  is a cliff named after Duke Wellington as it resembles his pointed nose! It also looks like the hood of a snake, hence also called "Nagfani" (Hood of Snake). This point can be approached from INS Shivaji and Kurwande Village . Adventure seekers try their hand at rock climbing here.

Tiger’s Leap If one looks at the valley from this spot it appears as if a tiger is leaping into the valley. This spot is a near 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. If a stone is thrown down from here, one can hear it ricochet.

Bhushi Dam : About 4.5 Km. from Lonavala, on the way to I.N.S. Shivaji, is the Bhushi Dam. This place is always crowded with tourist groups wanting to drench themselves.