Lonavala Tour Package from Ahmedabad (3 Days)
3-day Lonavala tour from Ahmedabad: Mumbai, Lonavala and Karla. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,360 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
21° – 28°C
October in Lonavala

Description
3-day Lonavala tour from Ahmedabad: Mumbai, Lonavala and Karla. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,360 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 8 handpicked stops, including Tiger's Leap, Duke's Nose, Bhushi Dam and more. June–September for waterfalls; October–February for clear views is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Reveniir Resort With Pool, Lonavala. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Lonavala
Best time: June to September (monsoon waterfalls) and October to FebruaryAverage temperature range: 15°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Ahmedabad to Lonavala
Reach Mumbai by train from Ahmedabad, where our driver meets you. Drive from Mumbai to Lonavala (about 82 km, 1 hr 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Lonavala. Drive up the Bhor ghat to Lonavala. See the views from Tiger's Leap (Tiger Point), where the cliff drops straight into the valley, Lion's Point and the Duke's Nose rock above Khandala; in the monsoon, the whole ghat is full of waterfalls and the Bhushi dam overflows down its steps. Pick up chikki and fudge in the market in the evening. Overnight stay in Lonavala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Ahmedabad to Mumbai
510 km · ~10h 52m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ahmedabad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 255Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 405Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MumbaiMumbai, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Ahmedabad to Mumbai
510 km · ~11h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ahmedabad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ahmedabad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ahmedabad → Mumbai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~510 km
~11h 20m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480
- Arrive in Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ahmedabad to Mumbai
Nearest railway stations: Ahmedabad Jn for Ahmedabad, Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mumbai to Lonavala
82 km · ~1h 38m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mumbai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in LonavalaLonavala, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mumbai to Lonavala
82 km · ~1h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mumbai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mumbai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mumbai → Lonavala
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~82 km
~1h 49m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹280
- Arrive in Lonavala
Lonavala, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mumbai to Lonavala
Nearest railway stations: Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai, Lonavala for Lonavala.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Tiger's Leap
A cliff edge with a sheer drop into the valley.
- 2
Duke's Nose
A rock shaped like a nose above Khandala.
- 3
Bhushi Dam
A dam whose steps turn into a waterfall in the monsoon.
Karla, Bhaja and Lohagad
Today's travel: from Lonavala to Karla (about 9 km, 15 min) and from Karla to Lonavala (about 9 km, 15 min). Climb to the Karla caves, where a Buddhist chaitya hall cut into the rock over 2,000 years ago has a great wooden-ribbed vault and carved couples at the entrance; the Ekvira temple stands beside it. See the older Bhaja caves across the valley, and walk up to Lohagad fort if you have the legs for it. Evening by Pawna lake. Overnight stay in Lonavala.
- 1
Karla Caves
A great rock-cut Buddhist chaitya hall of the 1st century BC.
- 2
Ekvira Temple
The temple of the goddess at the Karla caves.
- 3
Bhaja Caves
Early Buddhist rock-cut caves with stupas.
- 4
Lohagad Fort
A hill fort with a long walled spur called Vinchu Kata.
Rajmachi viewpoint and back
A slow morning: the Rajmachi viewpoint for the twin forts across the valley, and the Wax Museum or a walk on the Ryewood Park lanes, before the drive back. Drive from Lonavala to Mumbai (about 84 km, 1 hr 45 min). Board the train from Mumbai back to Ahmedabad (about 502 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Lonavala to Mumbai
84 km · ~1h 41m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Lonavala
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MumbaiMumbai, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Lonavala to Mumbai
84 km · ~1h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Lonavala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lonavala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lonavala → Mumbai
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~84 km
~1h 52m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹290
- Arrive in Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Lonavala to Mumbai
Nearest railway stations: Lonavala for Lonavala, Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mumbai to Ahmedabad
502 km · ~10h 42m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mumbai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 251Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 401Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AhmedabadAhmedabad, Gujarat
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mumbai to Ahmedabad
502 km · ~11h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mumbai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mumbai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mumbai → Ahmedabad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~502 km
~11h 9m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
- Arrive in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mumbai to Ahmedabad
Nearest railway stations: Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai, Ahmedabad Jn for Ahmedabad.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Rajmachi Point
A view of the twin forts of Rajmachi across the valley.
Tour Overview
Lonavala and Khandala in the Sahyadri: cliff viewpoints over the Bhor ghat, the 2,000-year-old Buddhist caves of Karla and Bhaja, the fort of Lohagad, and chikki from the market.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Ahmedabad. The route runs Ahmedabad → Mumbai → Lonavala → Karla → Lonavala → Mumbai → Ahmedabad, about 1,196 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Lonavala Tour from Ahmedabad
- Tiger's Leap
- Duke's Nose
- Bhushi Dam
- Karla Caves
- Ekvira Temple
- Bhaja Caves
- Lohagad Fort
- Rajmachi Point
Inclusions in the Lonavala Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Ahmedabad for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Lonavala Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Lonavala Tour
Best time to visit: June–September for waterfalls; October–February for clear views
Route: Ahmedabad → Mumbai → Lonavala → Karla → Lonavala → Mumbai → Ahmedabad (about 1,196 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mumbai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: In the monsoon some viewpoints and Bhushi dam are crowded on weekends, and access may be restricted on heavy-rain days.
Hotels: Treebo Reveniir Resort With Pool, Lonavala, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Ahmedabad. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,810 | ₹12,010 | ₹10,620 |
| 33 Persons | ₹19,710 | ₹10,990 | ₹9,590 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,390 | ₹9,860 | ₹8,470 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,070 | ₹9,350 | ₹7,960 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹13,870 | ₹8,760 | ₹7,360 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Ahmedabad the drive is about 578 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mumbai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Tiger's Leap
A cliff edge with a sheer drop into the valley.
Duke's Nose
A rock shaped like a nose above Khandala.
Bhushi Dam
A scenic dam on the Indrayani River, famous for its cascading steps where visitors sit and enjoy the water flow, especially during monsoon. It is a popular picnic spot with lush green surroundings.
Karla Caves
An ancient complex of Buddhist rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC, featuring a grand chaitya (prayer hall) with intricate carvings. The site offers panoramic views of the surrounding valleys.
Ekvira Temple
The temple of the goddess at the Karla caves.
Bhaja Caves
Early Buddhist rock-cut caves with stupas.
Lohagad Fort
A hill fort with a long walled spur called Vinchu Kata.
Rajmachi Point
A view of the twin forts of Rajmachi across the valley.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
June–September for waterfalls; October–February for clear views is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Ahmedabad for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: June–September for waterfalls; October–February for clear views
Route: Ahmedabad → Mumbai → Lonavala → Karla → Lonavala → Mumbai → Ahmedabad (about 1,196 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mumbai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: In the monsoon some viewpoints and Bhushi dam are crowded on weekends, and access may be restricted on heavy-rain days.
Hotels: Treebo Reveniir Resort With Pool, Lonavala, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Ahmedabad on day 1 and you are back in Ahmedabad on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Ahmedabad → Mumbai → Lonavala → Karla → Lonavala → Mumbai → Ahmedabad. That is about 1,196 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,620 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,360 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Ahmedabad and back. By cab from Ahmedabad the drive is about 578 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mumbai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
June–September for waterfalls; October–February for clear views.
In the monsoon some viewpoints and Bhushi dam are crowded on weekends, and access may be restricted on heavy-rain days.
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