The famous Bollywood song \u201cAatikyaKhandala<\/strong>\u201d sung by superstar Aamir Khan wonderfully encapsulates the essence of this small hill station called \u201cKhandala<\/strong>\u201d located in the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra<\/a>. This hill station is elevated at an altitude 1800 feet above sea level and is located about 3 kilometers from Lonavala<\/a> and 7 kilometers from Karjat. This hill station is known for its scenic evergreen hills, charming valleys, and beautiful lakes. Historically speaking this hill station has also witnessed the rise and fall of great powers such as the Marathas, Peshwas etc. Due to its landscape this hill station also makes for a perfect trekking destination. So if you want a relaxing weekend from the hustle and bustle of life in a city like Mumbai or you are an adventure freak looking for adventure then \u201cKhandala\u201d is certainly a destination that you need to visit.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>CUISINE AND RESTAURANT \u2013 KHANDALA HILLS<\/a><\/p>\n [put_wpgm id=45]<\/p>\n By train:<\/strong><\/p>\n The closest station to Khandala is in Lonavala. The other option is the Pune Railway Station.<\/p>\n By road:<\/strong><\/p>\n How to reach Khandala from Mumbai:\u00a0<\/strong>The shortest route to reach Khandala from Mumbai is\u00a0via\u00a0Bengaluru – Mumbai Hwy\/Mumbai Hwy\/Mumbai – Pandharpur Rd\/Mumbai – Pune Hwy as depicted in the map above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here <\/a>to view on Google Maps.<\/p>\n How to reach Khandala from Pune:\u00a0<\/strong>The shortest route to reach Khandala from Pune is via\u00a0Bengaluru – Mumbai Hwy\/Mumbai Hwy\/Mumbai – Pune Hwy\/Mumbai – Pune Expy and NH48 as depicted in the map above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here <\/a>to view on Google Maps.<\/p>\n By flight: <\/strong><\/p>\n The nearest domestic airport is in Pune while the closest international airport is in Mumbai i.e. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Both the Mumbai and Pune airport is well connected to major cities in the country and major countries globally.<\/p>\n The climate throughout the year in Khandala is \u201cpleasant\u201d with, the temperature during the summer months from March to May rising to about 32 degrees maximum.\u00a0 During the wet months from June to August, this beautiful hill station receives heavy rainfall. And it is during this season due to the green atmosphere that Khandala looks beautiful. The winters begin in October and end in February with the temperature being in the range of 12 degrees minimum. So ideally Khandala can actually be visited anytime during the year with the climate being not too hot or too cold.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click on the link here to check out the\u00a0places to stay near Lonavala on Google Maps.<\/a><\/p>\nHow to reach Khandala ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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