Lavasa is the hill top city located near Pune in Maharashtra. The most attractive part of the city is the Promenade which has a very picturesque backdrop of pastel colored buildings. These buildings have residential apartments and hotel as well as. The architecture of this city is inspired from Portofino, a beautiful village in Italy. Lavasa is turning out to be a new hangout for people looking for a small trip away from the hustle of hectic city life. It is situated in Mose Valley near Pune at a distance of 65 Km, about an hour drive, and from Mumbai, it is approximately 200 Km away. There are many enjoyable things to do in Lavasa such as water sports, cycling or take a stroll at the promenade enjoying the surroundings.
While you are on your way to Lavasa, you will find many places where you can get down of your car, do some photography with the hills beautifully covered with greenery and waterfalls. The monsoon season gives truly blissful and pleasant vibes to this city.
How to Reach Lavasa:
Lavasa is 65 Km from Pune, about an two three hour drive, and from Mumbai, it is approximately 200 Km away. Since it’s a hilltop destination, the road towards Lavasa is curvy, so I would recommend you carry some medicines to avoid any motion sickness. The roads are surrounded by views of mountains and mini waterfalls making the journey memorable.
Once you reach at the entry gate to Lavasa, there is a parking fees which is Rs. 200 for two wheeler vehicles and Rs. 500 for four wheeler vehicles.
When to Visit Lavasa:
The most recommended time to visit Lavasa is during monsoons. This hill city is beautifully covered with clouds and greenery.
You can also visit Lavasa during winters as you can enjoy the water sports.
Top 5 places to visit in Lavasa:
1. Sightseeing in Lavasa
The best thing about Lavasa is its climate which is pleasant throughout the year. This makes it an ideal travel destination any time of the year. The fantastic weather also makes sightseeing a better experience.
2. Lakeside Promenade
Lakeside Promenade is a tourist attraction of Lavasa near Pune in the Western Ghats. The promenade has a variety of eateries and food options. It also facilitates boating. The place is also for cycling or simply strolling around.
3. Bamboosa
Bamboosa is a cultural centre in Lavasa highlighting the importance of bamboo products. The hill station is surrounded by forests with bamboo trees and so the products of bamboo are provide to the rural locals at the same time.
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Temghar Dam
Temghar Dam is a massive dam built on the river Muthu 40 kms from Pune. The beautiful site is used as a local picnic spot both by the tourists and the locals.
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Lakeshore Water sports
Lakeshore Watersports are available at Town Hall in Lavasa. The place offers a water sports including kayaking, pedal boating, luxury cruising, jet skiing, bumper boats, water volleyball etc.
Enjoy the food:
Lavasa has few restaurants offering various cuisines such as Indian, Italian, Chinese and Mexican at the Portifino Street. You can try out joints such as Food Stop, Happy Sandwich, Chor Bizzare, Tabakh (Lebanese Restaurant), etc.
So, if you are looking for some adventure that takes you to a nature-led experience, plan a day trip or a weekend at this beautiful hill city Lavasa.