Good Time
Lonavala in September
Maharashtra, India
Late monsoon — still green and waterfall-active
Why September scores 4/5
Weather
Late monsoon — still green and waterfall-active
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy drive via Expressway. Ghat road in monsoon needs caution.. road condition: Mumbai-Pune Expressway is excellent. Old road via ghats is scenic but slow.. public transport: Frequent trains on Mumbai-Pune line. Local buses.. from nearest city: Mumbai — 83km (1.5hrs via Expressway). Pune — 66km (1.5hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Lonavala Police Station, main road. nearest hospital: MGM Hospital, Lonavala. Pune (66km) for serious cases
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G coverage in town. Patchy on trek trails.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Easy accessibility from Mumbai/Pune, Hotels have family facilities, Chikki and fudge shopping fun for kids, Multiple safe viewpoints
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 10-28°C. Clear views but waterfalls dried up |
| February | 3/5 | Pleasant weather, few crowds. Good for treks |
| March | 2/5 | Getting warmer. Brown landscape. Not the best time |
| April | 2/5 | Hot and dry — not much to see. Skip |
| May | 2/5 | Hot 35°C+. Pre-monsoon humidity building |
| June | 4/5 | Monsoon arrives — waterfalls begin, everything turns green |
| July | 5/5 | Peak monsoon — Bhushi Dam overflows, waterfalls everywhere, magical fog |
| August | 5/5 | Monsoon at its best. Lush green, dramatic clouds, waterfall rappelling |
| Septemberviewing | 4/5 | Late monsoon — still green and waterfall-active |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — green landscape, clear views, pleasant weather |
| November | 4/5 | Good weather. Crowds moderate mid-week |
| December | 4/5 | Cool weather 8-26°C. Popular for year-end holidays |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mumbai — 83km (1.5hrs via Expressway). Pune — 66km (1.5hrs). Roads: Mumbai-Pune Expressway is excellent. Old road via ghats is scenic but slow.. Self-drive: Easy drive via Expressway. Ghat road in monsoon needs caution.. Public transport: Frequent trains on Mumbai-Pune line. Local buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
625m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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