Lonavala and Khandala are neighboring hill stations in India that are covered with lush green valleys, mountains and hills. These communities are 64 miles from Mumbai and only three miles apart from each other. The hill stations feature a number of hotels for tourists and offer sites such as the Bhaja Caves and Lonavala Lake for outdoor recreational activities.
The Orchard Resort features 42 guest rooms, including three junior suites as well as two full suites. The best rooms in the house are the Oxford and Regent suites, offering separate living and sleeping areas, two balconies, kitchens and large designer bathrooms. Orchard Resort also offers a swimming pool, two whirlpools, a sauna, massage rooms and a fitness center. Tiffany’s Restaurant is on-site, serving Indian, Italian and Oriental cuisine. Restaurants in close proximity to the Orchard Resort include the Yummy Tummy, serving Indian cuisine, and the Wadeshwar dining hall. The hotel is just west of the Dolphins Water Park and east of the Cineraj Theatre.
Only 10 minutes from the Lonavala railway, the Lagoona Resort offers 120 guest rooms, each with a mini bar. The hotel also offers Patio, a multi-cuisine restaurant on-site that includes a buffet on weekends. The best room in the house is the Lagoona Suite, which offers guests two private balconies and a private whirlpool. The outdoor pool includes an attached baby pool. The hotel also includes table tennis, billiards and PlayStation games. Activities close to the hotel include Rajmachi Point, six miles from the hotel. Rajmachi Point offers views of Shivaji's fort and the Rajmachi terrace. Dining choices within driving distance of The Lagoona Resort include Rainmaker's barbecue restaurant and Pik-a-Meal carry-out restaurant.
Only a two-hour trip from Mumbai, Hotel La Revival is located in Khandala and only a few minutes from Lonavala and offers 20 rooms. All rooms are smoking rooms. The hotel features a swimming pool and a multi-cuisine restaurant on-site. The best room at the hotel is the Maharaja Suite, which includes a view of the mountains from the bedroom and sitting rooms. Visitors staying at the Hotel La Revival are in close proximity to Rye Wood Park, the Valvan Dam and Sunset Point. All these sites include spots for hiking, picnicking and leisurely strolls. Individuals visiting the Sunset Point should wait until sunset for the best views. Visiting during Monsoon season offers a greener, lush atmosphere to the area. Restaurants near the hotel include the Hard Rock Café as well as the Shabree vegetarian restaurant.
