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State: Maharashtra
District: Pune
Famous for/as: Hill Station
Languages: Marathi, Hindi
Best Season: Throughout the year
Weather: Summer 22-40°C, Winter 12-33°C
Altitude: 559 m
Pincode: 431xxx
STD code: 02167
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Adorned with splendorous natural vista, Khandala dazes the tourists with its impressive scenery of grassy hills, lustrous valleys, pretty lakes and magnificient cascades. Located at an altitude of 625 meters, in the foothills of the majestic Sahyadris, this hilly terrain with abundant splendor is a trendy destination from the frenzied life of Mumbai.
When the monsoon rain drizzles, this scenic beauty blooms in to its zenith and reveals a magical charm. Everything around looks green and fresh, which shows huge inflow of visitors. A gorgeous hilly terrain, Khandala is bestowed with a salubrious climate, which allures the tourists with its amazing spectacles whole through the year.
Though marked with an obscure past, this hill station has witnessed the raise and decline of strong powers like the Mighty Marathas, the Courageous Peshwas and finally the English. Like all other hill stations, Khandala obliges much to the progressive British for its exquisite mansions that proudly stood as a striking testimonial to the colonial era.
A lovely hill station, Khandala proffers incredible sceneries of nature with lush, verdant landscapes. Its meandering waterfalls and glittering lakes attributes to the majestic look an imposing ambiance. A nice walk through the picturesque valleys brings forth the panoramic vista of the hill station. Khandala is a much-desired attraction for those who are very fond of escapades. Mounting the heights in an enthralling atmosphere would be so tempting that one cannot forget its magnificence. The Duke's Nose peak and Karla hills are the two popular spots for rock climbing.
Khandala is a place where one can have the moderate and luxurious accommodation facilities. A place, which suits to both the tight and affluent budgeters, Khandala is all set to enthrall the visitors with its marvelous charm. Famous for its varied cuisine it provides, the fast food varities of Khandala are the hot items of the tourist folks. Besides being a fabulous destination, this picturesque spot is a stunning gateway to other fantastic locations. With all the amazing features, Khandala is a sure way of enjoying a quiet and a tranquil holidaying.
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2nt Khandala
from Rs 23,000 per couple
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by Madhav Srinivasan on Jan 30, 2012
Hill stations and Indians have had a very old relationship and this relationship dates back to time immemorial. This relationship is prominent in the west where the Sahyadri steals the show. Amidst the sprawling greeens lies the town of Khandala.
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Monday
High: 35°
Low: 23°
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Tuesday
High: 35°
Low: 23°
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Wednesday
High: 34°
Low: 23°
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