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Welcome to Girivihar in Lonavala, a picturesque hill station located in the Western Ghats of India. Nestled in the lap of nature, our hotel offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life & is the perfect base to explore the breath taking beauty of Lonavala. Each of our 12 rooms is elegantly designed and well-appointed with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Our friendly and attentive staff is dedicated to providing personalized service to make your stay unforgettable. Unwind at our in-house pure vegetarian restaurant that serves delicious Gujarati, Kathiyawadi & Punjabi cuisine.

Bhushi Dam

Bushi Dam is located a few kilometers from Lonavala and is a very popular weekend hangout.When the Bushi dam overflows, the water flows over a steps and then over some easily accessible rocky terrain. The terrain and the water make for a fun combination and this is why Bushi dam gets extremely crowded on weekend.

Lion's Point

At 650 meter height, Lions Point, which is also called as Tiger’s Leap, offers spectacular views of forests, lush greenery, waterfalls and lakes around. Since it resembles a leaping tiger’s shape, the place is called thus. If you are here during monsoon, you will have a spellbinding session with the clouds flowing over

Khandala Ghat

Khandala is a hill station in the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra, India, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Lonavala, 12 kilometres from Khopoli and 33.4 kilometres (20.8 mi) from Karjat. … The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the main link between the major cities of Mumbai and Pune, passes through Khandala.

Bhaja Caves

Bhaja Caves or Bhaje caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located in Pune district, near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau.

Lonavala Lake

At the outer part of Lonavala, and sourced by Inrayani River, Lonavala Lake is point of attraction of the visitors with simplistic beauty and calm nature around. The lake is mainly known as the monsoon lake, because it gets filled with water during monsoon season and dries up during winter season.

Kune Falls

The Kune falls is a awater fall located in lonavala in Pune, Maharashtra. It is one of hightest water in India.It is centerally located in Lonavala Khandawala Valley.

Pawna Lake

Pawna Lake is an artificial lake in the Indian state of Maharashtra formed by water backed up from the Pawna Dam across the Pavana River. The lake is 25 km from Lonavla and is a popular picnic and camping spot for visitors from Mumbai and Pune.

Duke's Nose (Nagphani)

Named after the Duke of Wellington, owing to its resemblance to the nose of Duke in a reclining position. The cliff is pointed like a snakes hood and hence the name Nagphani. It’s also popular for thrilling activities like trekking, hiking and rock climbing, which attract many adventure enthusiasts.

Tungarli Dam

The Dam became constructed in the 1930s, allows inside the irrigation of the Rajmachi location. Tungarli Lake is a small lake with rough approach roads. Reaching the dam website is a trekker’s virtue. The camping facilities for the trekkers and travelers are to be had on the lake site.

Korigad Fort

Korigad Fort is one of the scenic spots showcasing the grandeur of Shivaji’s Legacy. This elegant edifice was built back in the 15th century and is established at a soaring height of 929 meters above the ground. The serenity of the site is maintained with the three elegant temples that are built on the notch of the peak.

Lohagad Fort

Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m above sea level. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range.

Narayani Dham Temple

Shree Narayani Dham Temple is dedicated to Narayani Devi. It is one of the holy places to worship in Lonavala of Pune, Maharashtra. Narayani Devi is also worshipped as Rani Sati and Dadi. Besides the idol of the main deity, this temple also has idols of Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha, Shri Khatu Shyam Baba, Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha.