Avoid
Lonar Crater in May
Maharashtra, India
Extremely hot. Skip.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Extremely hot. Skip.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: State highway decent. Last 10km narrow.. public transport: Buses from Jalna/Buldhana. Very limited.. from nearest city: Aurangabad 150km. Jalna 80km. Buldhana 70km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: Very remote. Carry first aid.. ambulance: 108 (30min+). nearest hospital: Lonar clinic. Buldhana (70km) for district hospital.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio basic. Very limited otherwise.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Geological education — meteorite impact!, Unique experience
Elevation
475m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool. Good for crater walk. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Lonar: 14-30°C, dry crater rim walks and clear geological visibility. Pleasant window before Vidarbha heat — trails firm. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Lonar: 20-36C on the Deccan plateau. Crater rim walk fine at sunrise, brutal midday — no shade around the alkaline lake. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Extremely hot. Skip. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon. Lake filling. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. Paths slippery. |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy rain. |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Lake full. Green. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Lake at best. Green crater. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Cool. Lake full. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, dry, best photography. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Aurangabad 150km. Jalna 80km. Buldhana 70km.. Roads: State highway decent. Last 10km narrow.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Buses from Jalna/Buldhana. Very limited.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
475m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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