It is unthinkable near the busy Mumbai and Pune, lies the twin hill stations, Lonavala and Khandala. If you are one of those travel enthusiasts who want a scenic vacation in the lap of mother nature, then pack your bag and ply to Lonavala with your family or friends. The picturesque landscape of the place offers an extraordinary view to the visitors. Lonavala has been one of the favourite Bollywood destinations as well.
These exquisite twin hill stations are just 60 km from Pune and 95 km from Mumbai. The lush green mountains covered with clouds is the common sight here. Lonavala is a popular destination among nature lovers, families, trekkers and backpackers. Though there a number of hotels in Lonavala but food in Lonavala many times lead to disappointment. The chikkis and fudge are culinary of this town. Besides, McDonald's, KFC, dominos and other branded food joint, the town is filled with local food joints.
On your visit to Lonavala, do try the below-listed places to indulge some good food.
Shaila Phase's Homely Food: the Homely Maharashtrian feast in the hills of Lonavala. With not flurry interiors, Shiala Phase's Homely serves mouth watering Maharashtrian food from 9 am to 3 pm every day. It is located in the tiny lane between Hari International and Maharaja Inn, just spot a red gate with a small board written in Hindi. With a pretty diverse option for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, homely food offers chicken sukkah, prawn masala, aloo gobi mattar and many more. You can take a full platter or order individual dishes. Low on spice and fresh, homely food is a must visit eatery in Lonavala. Street foods are always in demand in India and Lonavala is no exception. Samosas and batata vadas in the main market are well-noticeable. Gulab Jamun and other bhajis are also available. Coffee time can be a fun time at Pragati. Cold coffee, hot chocolate and simple hot coffee, Pragati near the copper's is a good place to grab a mug of coffee. And when you are in Lonavala how can you miss the fudge? Visit Cooper's for amazing chocolate walnut fudge. Chikki is another item to bring back home. In the same lane, National Chikki serves well to all. The crushed peanut chikki is the most famous of the place. The colour and texture of the chikki are commendable. With so many aspects to offer, a trip to Lonavala needs a good planning.
If you are travelling from Mumbai and Pune, then the road trip is the best way to reach Lonavala. When you are travelling from other parts of the country. You can fly to Mumbai and from there you can take buses, cabs or train to Lonavala. Any transport travelling between Mumbai to Pune take a halt in Lonavala. Cheap airlines are there which regularly fly from other major cities. Jet Konnect is one of them. You can browse through the flight fare and timing and ply to Lonavala this weekend.