Villas in Lonavala

Villas in Lonavala — what to know

Lonavala is the classic Mumbai weekend: hill views, monsoon mist, chikki and fudge in the market. Villas range from older bungalows a short walk from Lonavala Lake to properties with mountain views on the edges of town and near Pawna Lake.

It is the most popular villa destination near Mumbai, so weekends and the monsoon fill early. If your dates are fixed, enquire as soon as you can.

We list 5 private villas in Lonavala, about 83 km from Mumbai — every one with a private pool. Each villa has a caretaker or on-site staff, and we check real availability before we quote.

Best time to go

June to September is peak season — misty, green and busy. October to February is cooler and quieter, and the best time for a relaxed villa weekend.

How to get there

Via the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, usually around two to two and a half hours from Mumbai and about an hour and a half from Pune. Express trains on the Mumbai–Pune line stop at Lonavala.

Things to do nearby

• Tiger Point and Lion's Point for sunrise and valley views
• Bhushi Dam in the monsoon
• Karla and Bhaja Buddhist caves
• Lohagad fort trek
• Pawna Lake for sunset and camping-style evenings

Who Lonavala suits

Families, friends' weekends and private whole-villa stays — Lonavala has the widest choice of per-night villas, from heritage bungalows near the market to villas towards Pawna Lake.

Planning for a group? See corporate offsite villas, villas for large groups, celebration villas or luxury private stays near Mumbai.