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Making a trip to Lonavala is one of the most popular weekend pastimes for Mumbaikars and people living in other close by areas. In fact, many travellers visiting Maharashtra from other parts of the country also make their way to Lonavala as part of their trip. Calling Lonavala a hill destination may seem to be a bit of an exaggeration, but the place definitely boasts ample natural beauty and makes for a fine short holiday getaway.

Making a trip to Lonavala is one of the most popular weekend pastimes for Mumbaikars and people living in other close by areas. In fact, many travellers visiting Maharashtra from other parts of the country also make their way to Lonavala as part of their trip. Calling Lonavala a hill destination may seem to be a bit of an exaggeration, but the place definitely boasts ample natural beauty and makes for a fine short holiday getaway.

Rajmachi Point can easily be covered during the course of one's travel to Lonavala. In fact, it is located right on the route from Mumbai to Lonavala on the edge of the Ghat. Rajmachi Point is very well known for the sweeping views of the Rajmachi Fort of Shivaji the Great as well as the lush picturesque landscape. While visiting Rajmachi Point, you also get the chance to explore Vaghjai Dari, a popular nearby attraction. Overall, Rajmachi Point remains one of the most well known of tourist places near Lonavala.

A Pune trip is like a heady eclectic cocktail of fine restaurants, great museum hopping, a high voltage nightlife, smashing historic sightseeing, and a lot more. A wonderful moderate climate also does its bit to ensure a comfortable trip. Some of the grandest sightseeing attractions include Shaniwar Wada Fort, Aga Khan Palace & Gandhi National Memorial, Tribal Cultural Museum, and Pataleshvara Cave Temple. Besides its very own multiple charms, Pune is also geographically blessed with quite a few other renowned travel destinations in close vicinity such as Lonavala and Panchgani. Skim through this Pune trip planner for a quick introduction to Pune as well as these two destinations.

Aga Khan Palace where Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi were kept under vigilance, Shaniwar Wada, Lal Mahal, Shivneri Fort, and Sinhagad are some of the prime monuments. The religious inclination of the locales is exhibited through city's numerous temples. Ganapati Bappa is the revered deity of Maharashtra. Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Omkareshwar Temple, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Chaturshringi Temple, Parvati Hill and Temple attract devotees. You can plan a tour to nearby hill stations like Lavasa, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, and Panchgani while staying at Pune.