Kaivalya Dham Yoga Centre : This institute imparting yoga education was founded by the Late Swami Kuvalayanand. This place is situated on a picturesque hill near Valvan lake. Yoga is very essential for men's physical, spiritual, scientific and mental growth.
Bhairavnath Deva Sthan at Dhak : This is a temple close to Lonavala situated on a mountain, which is difficult to climb. Nature has showered this place with its bounty. But this place only for walking on foot. Vehicles cannot be brought here. Thick forests, deep valleys, strange noises made by Peacocks and Monkeys, smooth stones run over by speedy streams.... This place offers a fascinating variety. The approach to the road is by small zigzag path that is only a hand wide. From here there is a 50 feet cliff upto the temple. There are slippery steps carved out of a rock and a creeper to reach the temple.
Antar Bharatiya Balgram : This institute was founded in 1966. It was founded with the purpose of giving equal opportunity for education to intelligent but economically backward children.
Manashakti Kendra : Man is always in search of happiness but many times it eludes him, if he can get it he cannot keep it. The reason for this is he is mentally weak. A publication by the name Manashakti Mansik Path came into existance a few years ago. It is published by Manashakti Kendra, which is located at Varsoli near Lonavala on Mumbai Pune Highway.
Rajmachi Park : On the way to Mumbai from Lonavala there is a beautiful garden before the beginning of the Ghat. It gives a spectacular view of the surroundings. On the East Side two towers of the Rajmachi Fort can be seen and at the bottom is the huge valley. There is a restaurant here and a temple close by. The Ghat begins from this point so many people come to enjoy the view. There is children's park here and there are regular bus services from lonavala bus station.
Ryewood : This is a big and beautiful garden situated near Lonavala. This garden covers a lot of ground and it is full of majestic tall trees. There is an old Mahadeo temple in this park. There is history behind the name Ryewood. An English officer Mr. Rye stayed in this place for quite some time. Hence this woods are named after him. The name may also have come from the Marathi words "Rai" which means thick forest. Earlier it was under the care of civil dept. In 1959 it was transferred to the State Government's Forest Department. This garden has plenty of place for children to play.
Duke's Nose : This place is named after Duke Wellington whose pointed nose this cliff resembles. It also looks like a hood of a snake, which is why it is also called as "Nagfani" (Hood of Snake). This point can be approach from INS Shivaji and Kurwande Village. Watching the nature's beauty here is an unforgettable experience.
Shivaji Park : This ground which was known as a playground which was converted into a garden in 1956 there is statue of Shri Shivaji Maharaj in this park. As it is near located near the city many people visit this park.
Lohagad Darshan : In this small garden located in Bhangarwadi, there are plenty of toys for children to play there is also a big statue of Savarkar here.
Amruntanjan point : At the beginning of the Khandala Ghat, and at the end of the first slope there is a huge hoarding of Amrutanjan. There is a lot of flat space around here and the view of the valley and Dukes Nose is breath taking beyond this one can also see the city of Khopoli.
Kune Falls : This water falls where water comes down from a height of more than 100 feet is majestic in appearance one can have bath in the water that flows through the valley. This place is between Lonavala and Khandala. This fall can be seen in Khandala Ghat while coming from Mumbai. It runs for many days long after the monsoon is over.
Tiger's Leap : This is a special spot in this area. If one looks at the valley carefully from this spot it appears as if a tiger is leaping into the valley, that is why this name. This spot is a furlong away from INS Shivaji. It gives a fascinating view of the valley. There is provision for viewing the valley from the safe confines of a big hole. A stone thrown down from here ricochets at many places and gets destroyed here. Making it as an another unique experience.
Sakur Plateau : On the way to INS Shivaji there is a turn and a zigzag road. At a distance of approximately 4 miles and at a height of 1000 feet is a plateau. This plateau is on the way to village Ambavane. Thick forests occupy it and it's sparsely populated. 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 above Khopoli town and it can be approach from Khopoli as well as Borghat reversing station. It is a favourite picnic spot.
Reversing Station : This old place belonging to the railways now remains unused. This spot is outside tunnel no. 26. On the rail route and one can see the advertisement boards of Amrutanjan and other Products. At the bottom one can see Khopoli and the surrounding regions. During the night, this place illuminated with hundreds of lights becomes alive and gives a fascinating view. The division of Lonavala and Raigad District starts from here.
