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Private accommodation
At the time of registration, if you so wish, you may request Kaivalyadhama to facilitate booking private
accommodation (if not availing dormitory/shared accommodation included in the registration fee) in local
hotels. Pick-up and drop facility will be provided by Kaivalyadhama in such a case. Contacts and other
details of hotels will be available on an email request made to kdhamconference@gmail.com. Please
note that the total room charges will need to be paid in advance to the hotel as it is holiday season. Also,
individual hotel’s cancellation and extension policies will apply.
ACCOMMODATION &
SURROUNDINGS
Lonavala City
Lonavala is a scenic hill station on the edge of the Eastern Ghats in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It received
its name from the numerous Buddhist caves in the region. (In Prakrit, ‘Len’ means “resting place carved
in stone” and ‘Avali’ means “series.”)
In its history, Lonavala has been part of the Yadava, Mughal, Maratha and Peshwa Empires and is, therefore,
surrounded by numerous forts. In 1871, Lord Elphinstone, who was the local British Governor at the
time, was the first to establish Lonavala and nearby Khandala as hill stations for respite from the heat.
They continue to play a similar role even today.
YOGA & EDUCATION: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
8 th International Conference • 27-30 December 2015