Good Time
Khandala in October
Maharashtra, India
Post-monsoon. Green. Pleasant.
Why October scores 4/5
Weather
Post-monsoon. Green. Pleasant.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy.. road condition: Expressway excellent.. public transport: Khandala Railway Station. Buses.. from nearest city: Pune 55km (1hr). Mumbai 80km (1.5hrs via Expressway).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Khandala Police Station. nearest hospital: MGM Hospital Lonavala (5km). Pune (55km).
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Easy viewpoints, Lonavala activities nearby, Cool weather
Elevation
625m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Cool and dry. Clear views. |
| February | 3/5 | February at Khandala: 14–29°C, dry ghats with clear Duke's Nose views. Doable — but valleys are brown, nothing like the monsoon cascades. |
| March | 2/5 | Getting warmer. Dry. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot. |
| June | 4/5 | Monsoon — waterfalls everywhere. |
| July | 5/5 | Peak monsoon magic. Every surface drips. |
| August | 5/5 | Monsoon continues. Dramatic mist and waterfalls. |
| September | 4/5 | Late monsoon. Still green. |
| Octoberviewing | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Green. Pleasant. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Khandala: 15–28°C, Western Ghats greens still holding from monsoon, Duke's Nose clear. Shoulder — weekend Mumbai crowds real, weekdays calm. |
| December | 4/5 | December at Khandala: 12-26°C, dry Western Ghats viewpoints and clear Duke's Nose vistas. Works well — shoulder season, crowds thinner than monsoon peak. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Pune 55km (1hr). Mumbai 80km (1.5hrs via Expressway).. Roads: Expressway excellent.. Self-drive: Easy.. Public transport: Khandala Railway Station. Buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
625m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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