{"id":7608,"date":"2021-07-19T09:56:47","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T09:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/?p=7608"},"modified":"2026-05-04T07:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T07:57:46","slug":"spectacular-vantage-points-in-lonavala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/spectacular-vantage-points-in-lonavala","title":{"rendered":"Spectacular View Points in Lonavala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located at an altitude of 622 meters in the Sahyadri Mountains, Lonavala is a remarkable hill station in Maharashtra that separates the Deccan Plateau from the Konkan Coast. As one of the most popular hill stations in Maharashtra<\/a>, Lonavala is blessed with a breathtaking landscape, abundant greenery, towering mountains, charming waterfalls, magnificent lakes, ancient caves, and forts. Whether you are a nature lover, a history enthusiast, or an adventure seeker, Lonavala offers something unique for everyone. Furthermore, Lonavala features numerous viewpoints that present expansive views of the Sahyadri hills, forested areas, and stunning sunsets. Let us explore some of the essential vantage points in Lonavala that will leave you in awe and eager to capture the experience as part of your Lonavala tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lion’s Point<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Situated between Bhushi Dam and Amby Valley, Lion’s Point is one of the popular vantage points in Lonavala, one of the famous hill stations near Mumbai<\/a>. The view from Lions Point is majestic and panoramic. One would see dozens of small waterfalls, lush green hills, and lakes around during monsoon season as part of Lonavala Leisure Tour<\/a>. The Shiv-ling peak is a conical peak that can be seen towards the left side of Lion’s Point. Among the famous places to visit in Lonavala, this viewpoint offers mesmerizing sunset views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rajmachi Point<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Rajmachi Point is another vantage point located on the way to Mumbai from Pune, just before the starting point of the ghat in Khandala. It is one of the top places to visit as part of Lonavala 3-day tour<\/a>. The place got its name because of Rajmachi Fort which is situated opposite this point. This point offers picturesque views of Rajmachi Fort, the surrounding valley, and the waterfalls of Lonavala, among the best hill stations near Pune<\/a>. There is a temple and a children’s park in the vicinity. One can also have a clear view of the expressway from this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tiger’s Leap \/ Tiger’s Point<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Tiger’s Leap or Tiger’s Point is another spectacular vantage point in Lonavala. Also known as Waghdari, it is a clifftop with a sheer drop of over 650 m, offering a wide view of the hills and the Western Ghats. Situated at Kurvande on the route towards Aamby Valley from Lonavala, the place got its name due to the resemblance of its shape with a tiger leaping off a valley. The lush greenery, eye-catching views of the valley, misty mornings, and cool breeze make it one of the most picturesque places to visit in Lonavala, among the must-include places in Maharashtra tour packages<\/a>. The sunrise and sunset views from here are breathtaking tat one can witness as part of Lonavala honeymoon packages<\/a>. There is a small waterfall near this viewpoint, which flows during the monsoon months only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Duke’s Nose Point<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Duke’s Nose is one of the popular vantage points located near INS Shivaji in Lonavala, among the most visited tourist places near Mumbai<\/a>. The place is named after the Duke of Wellington, owing to its resemblance to the nose of Duke in a reclining position. It is also known as Nagphani as the cliff is pointed like a snake’s hood. The high altitude of this place makes it a wonderful vantage point in Lonavala. Tourists often visit this place to get a panoramic view of the beautiful Sahyadri Ranges, the splendid valleys, and the dense forests that cover the Sahyadris. The surrounding landscape is perfect for photography as part of the Lonavala luxury packages<\/a>. The site is also popular for thrilling activities like trekking, hiking, and rock climbing, which attract many adventure enthusiasts. There is a small temple on the hilltop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                    Book Here<\/strong>: Lonavala Packages from Kolhapur<\/a> <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Reversing Station<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Our list of popular viewpoints in Lonavala is incomplete without mentioning Reversing Station. Located in Rajmachi near Khandala, this site was used as an office by the railway department earlier and is now a trending leisure point as well as a viewpoint in Lonavala, among the top places to visit in Maharashtra<\/a>. This vantage point offers a perfect vista of the Duke’s Nose, which is a high cliff and a famous trekking destination. It’s interesting to see the railway track below and the trains changing lines. Offering fabulous views of surrounding regions, the Reversing Station is a perfect spot for photography where one can click numerous snapshots while spending leisure time at this place as part of Lonavala packages from Mumbai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Amrutanjan Point<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Amrutanjan Point is yet another viewpoint located high up in Khandala. It provides an excellent view of the places nearby including Khopoli. The Amrutanjan Point is a well-suited location for an enormous sight of the valley as well as the Duke\u2019s Nose, one of the best places to visit as part of the Lonavala family packages<\/a>. Situated at the end of the first slope as we enter Khandala, plenty of flat surfaces are available at this viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                      Book Here<\/strong>: Lonavala Packages from Pune<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Located at an altitude of 622 meters in the Sahyadri Mountains, Lonavala is a remarkable hill station in Maharashtra that separates the Deccan Plateau from the Konkan Coast. As one of the most popular hill stations in Maharashtra, Lonavala is blessed with a breathtaking landscape, abundant greenery, towering mountains, charming waterfalls, magnificent lakes, ancient caves, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7615,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[828,846,848,849],"class_list":["post-7608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","tag-lonavala-tour-packages","tag-lonavala-tourist-places","tag-places-to-visit-in-lonavala","tag-popular-hill-stations-in-maharashtra"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7608"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7608"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16304,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7608\/revisions\/16304"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}