India’s love for travel peaks as the holiday season approaches. With cool breezes, year-end breaks, and festive cheer still in the air, weekend getaways are back on everyone’s list. And few places capture this season’s magic quite like Lonavala.
Many travellers ask Is one day in Lonavala enough?
Technically, yes, but when was the last time a single day ever felt enough? For people who live life in fast-forward, two days in Lonavala feel like pressing pause in the best way possible.
Start the morning with breakfast that doesn’t compete with a Google Meet link or a Teams alert. Later, head to Pawna Lake for kayaking, then book an in-villa spa session. Try your hand at a quick game by the pool, then end the evening with a dinner in the sky.
And that’s just the beginning. Here are ten ways to make the most of your time in and around Lonavala.
1. Stay Where Every Detail Feels Personal
A weekend at a Lohono villa in Lonavala comes with one rule: make no rules. Each home has its own charm. At Bamboo Breeze, you might start the day with coffee on the swing, follow it with a friendly snooker match, and end up in the home theatre, convincing everyone that your movie pick was the best.
At Villa Capri, the plan usually begins with “let’s relax” and somehow turns into evening cocktails under the gazebo while your chef works magic in the kitchen.
Every villa has a team that quietly takes care of the details, breakfast ready when you are, rooms set just right, and a concierge who makes even the smallest requests feel effortless.
And these are just two. There are plenty more villas where every corner seems designed to make you say, “Let’s stay one more night.”
2. Trek to Rajmachi Fort at Dawn
Leave early while the forest trails still glisten with dew. As the sun climbs, the hills turn gold and green, unfolding in layers below you. The view is spectacular, it humbles and heals at once.
3. Watch the Clouds Roll at Lion’s Point
Drive up to Lion’s Point and let the wind tangle your hair. Clouds drift slowly over the cliffs, and a roasted corn from a roadside vendor completes the moment.
4. Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Hills
A hot air balloon ride gives you front-row seats to the sunrise as the hills slowly light up below. It’s calm, beautiful, and just the right amount of adventure before breakfast.
You’ll spot lakes, forts, and winding roads from a whole new angle
5. Try the Zipline
If stillness isn’t your pace, head for the sky. Go ziplining above the forest for an instant rush and a sweeping view of the Western Ghats from above.
6. Browse the Wax Museum and Local Markets
Perfect for families, the museum adds a bit of fun to your day. Afterwards, wander through the markets for chikki, fudge, or little trinkets to carry home.
7. Watch the Sunset from Tiger’s Leap
When the sun dips behind the hills, the whole valley glows. What a beautiful atmosphere to just find a quiet rock, hold your cup of tea, and let the silence say everything.
8. Dinner Under the Open Sky
End your day with something unforgettable, a sky-high dinner or a private gourmet setup right at your villa. Lohono’s private chefs turn every meal into an experience, with custom menus, live grills, and your favourite bottle opened just in time for the sunset.
9. A Day of Spa and Stillness
Book a wellness session without stepping out of Lohono Stays, luxury spa or let the therapists come to your villa. A tailored aromatherapy massage, an herbal steam, and the quiet hum of nature create the perfect end to your day.
10. Stop by a Hill Café
Before you head back, take a slow break at one of Lonavala’s cosy cafés. Cooper’s, Anglo Indian Café, is a local favourite for good coffee, homemade desserts, and mountain views that make you linger a little longer.
The Perfect Pause Before the Year-End
So before the year races to an end, pack light, switch off the noise, and give yourself a weekend that feels truly yours.
