Lonavala |
One of the very known of hill station is Lonavala. As the
place is popularly known, it will be wise to list the points or places that are worth
visiting here. Lonavala is very famous for Chikki. INS Shivaji - A Navy training center
also makes Lonavala a vital place. Many well known Boarding schools are located nearby
Lonavala. There are lots of Dams, caves and forts in and around Lonavala and Khandala.
LONAVALA LAKE
Going beyond Ryewood Park & taking a left at the
Woodland Hotel. junction You come across the Lonavla Lake or the Monsoon Dam as it is more
popularly called. This in reality is a vast shallow expanse of water that
disappears by end of February leaving behind a huge expanse of dry land. This lake was
created by the TATA Electric company to conserve the catchments area's of its two other
reservoirs namely Valvan & Shirota in the same vicinity. During monsoon's the water is
throttled down an open duct-line first and then through huge pipes to run the turbines at
the Khopoli Power Station.The dam by itself in the evenings is thronged with casual
visitors who enjoy the view and with fitness enthusiasts who find it an ideal place for a
brisk walk or a jog.
| Pune City |
| Khed |
| Maval |
| Mulshi |
| Purandar |
| Shirur |
| Velhe |
| Ambegaon |
| Baramati |
| Bhor |
| Daund |
| Indapur |
| Junnar |
