Every time I think about my trip to Lonavala, the experience I cherish the most is hiking the magnanimous Lohagad Fort. Built almost 500 years ago, the Lohagad Fort was used by several dynasties like the Marathas, Mughals, Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas. Having this information beforehand made my experience all the more worthwhile because now, I wasn’t just climbing the steps of a famous tourist spot, but was reliving history in every step. I walked through spiked iron doors, maneuvered into dark, mysterious chambers and gently stroked small cannons that belonged to the 16th century AD; it was as though I had time traveled to a different era. I realized that…

When people think about Lonavala, the first thing that comes to their mind is the lush greenery on the Sahyadri ranges and the mouth-watering chikkis (a famous Indian desert made from nuts and jaggery) that are sold across the entire town. Located on the Pune-Mumbai Highway, this hill station is the perfect weekend getaway for solo travelers, couples, families and friends. I enjoyed my trip here and I am sure that you will too. In this post, I will share my detailed itinerary for 2 days which I personally followed, and travel tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your trip. Day 1: Tiger’s Point – Lion’s…