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Pune to Lonavala: is it worth the trip?

Distance, travel time, day trip or overnight — and how to fit Lonavala into a Pune holiday.

Lonavala
Distance65 km
By road~1.5 hrs
Best asDay trip

Why go to Lonavala

Bhaja and Karla rock-cut caves and green ghat views. A short hop to the ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves at Bhaja and Karla and the misty ghat scenery around Lonavala.

Is it worth it?

If you have three days in Pune, Lonavala fits in as a relaxed day trip without cutting into the city. With two days, we'd keep to Pune itself.

How to do it with Deshraah

Questions travellers ask

How far is Lonavala from Pune?

About 65 km — roughly 1.5 hours by road.

Can I do Lonavala as a day trip from Pune?

Yes. Lonavala works well as a day trip — leave after breakfast and you're back in Pune by evening.

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