Khandala: Khandala is one of the important hill stations in the state of Maharashtra and because of which, it is the pride of Sahyadri Mountains. Khandala is gifted with abundant natural beauty and it is definitely proves a popular destination for the people of cities of Mumbai and Pune. The beauty which khandala have is actually has to be experienced.
The origin of the place is obscure. Chattrapati Shivaji, the founder of the first Maratha Empire, ruled the area around Khandala. Later it came under the Peshwa rulers, who founded the second Maratha Empire. It was finally taken over by the British when they defeated the Peshwas.

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The origin of the place is obscure. Chattrapati Shivaji, the founder of the first Maratha Empire, ruled the area around Khandala. Later it came under the Peshwa rulers, who founded the second Maratha Empire. It was finally taken over by the British when they defeated the Peshwas.

Lonavala is the nearest railway station which is connected to Pune and Mumbai by regular local trains. Lonavala to Khandala costs about Rs 200 by taxi for covering a distance of 10 km. The major railway junctions nearby are Pune and Mumbai, which are connected to all stations in India.

Nearest domestic airport is Pune, which is at a distance of 66 km from Khandala. Taxi charge from Pune to Khandala is about Rs 1500. Nearest major international airport is Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, which is nearly 110 km from Khandala. Mumbai (Bombay) is well connected to all major cities in India and also connected to many cities abroad. Taxi services are the one direct travel possibility from Mumbai to Khandala.

Tourist attraction in Khandala:

• Rajmachi Park
• Duke's Nose
• Kune Falls
• Shivaji Park
• Tiger's Leap
• Ryewood
• Karla Hills