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Tanna Retreat - eCampus - Larsen & Toubro

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Shivaji Park: Earlier this ground was as a playground which was converted into agarden in 1956, there is statue of Shri Shivaji Maharaj in this park.Lohagad Darshan: The small garden located in Bhangarwadi, there are plenty ofplay equipments for children to play there is also a big statue of Savarkar Maharaj.Kune Falls: This water falls where water comes down from a height of more than100 feet is majestic in appearance, one can have bath in the water that flowsthrough the valley. This place is between Lonavala and Khandala. This fall can beseen in Khandala Ghat while coming from Mumbai.Tiger's Leap: This is a special spot in this area. If one looks at the valley carefullyfrom this spot it appears as if a tiger is leaping into the valley. This spot is a furlongaway from INS Shivaji. It gives a fascinating view of the valley.Sakur Plateau: On the way to INS Shivaji there is a turn and a zigzag road. At adistance of approximately 4 miles and at a height of 1000 feet is a plateau. Thisplateau is on the way to village Ambavane. Thick forests occupy it and it's sparselypopulated. Tungi, Korigad, Lohagad etc. Forts are very close from here.Monkey Hill: All the trains coming down from Khandala halt here for brake testing.There is a huge flat land to south of the railway tracks. This place is exactly aboveKhopoli town and it can be approach from Khopoli as well as Borghat reversingstation. It is a favourite picnic spot.Kaivalya Dham Yoga Center :This institute imparting yoga education wasfounded by the Late Swami Kuvalayanand. This place is situated on a picturesque hillnear Valvan lake.Karla Caves: Karla is about 12 km from Lonavala, the site of the largest Chaityacaves in India, built in 80 B.C. Among the best-preserved Buddhist temples in India,they represent the acme, in terms of purity of design of this style of templearchitecture.Lonavala Lake: A visit to Lonavala Lake or Bushi lake, one and a half km from thetown is an enthralling experience. An excursion to Tungauli Lake and to Rajmachiforts is worth visiting.Weather in Khandala/Lonavala:Weather in Khandala is pleasant. Summers are mild i.e.; 20 oC-25 oC, while wintersare cool i.e.; 15 oC- 22 oC. We can experience heavy southwestern monsoon rainsbetween June and September.

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