Khandala, Lonavala's twin hill station in Maharashtra's Sahyadri range, offers similar misty valley views with a slightly quieter, more compact town feel.
Top Attractions
- Duke's Nose (Nagphani): A distinctive cliff formation resembling a nose in profile, a popular trekking and rappelling spot with sweeping valley views.
- Amrutanjan Point: A viewpoint overlooking the Bor Ghat valley and the old railway line winding through the hills below.
- Kune Falls: One of India's highest waterfalls, cascading down in multiple tiers near Khandala, most dramatic during the monsoon.
- Rajmachi Point: A viewpoint offering distant views of Rajmachi Fort across the valley.
Best Time to Visit
June to September for the monsoon waterfalls and misty valleys, or October to February for pleasant, drier weather.
How to Reach
Khandala is just off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, about 100 km from Mumbai, with its own railway station.
