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Lonavala & Mahabaleshwar Group Tour (4D/3N)

Location Lonavala
Duration 4 Days  3 Nights 

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Escape the city and head into the hills with this 4-day road trip from Pune (6 days from Bangalore & Hyderabad). We will start our trip with Lonavala, a lively hill station famous for its dramatic landscapes and ancient history. Here, we will stand on the edges of massive windy cliffs like Tiger Point, explore the 2,000-year-old stone carvings at Karla Caves, and trek up the historic walls of Lohagad Fort for beautiful views over Pawna Lake. It is a fantastic place for anyone who loves beautiful mountain viewpoints, historical adventures, and tasting local treats like sweet & crunchy Lonavala chikki.

Next, we will drive down to Mahabaleshwar, a peaceful plateau known for its cooler weather and deep green valleys. This part of the trip offers a more relaxed pace where we can witness the massive gorges at Arthur’s Seat, take a calm boat ride on Venna Lake, and walk through misty forest paths to gushing waterfalls. No trip here is complete without visiting the famous strawberry farms and Mapro Garden to indulge in fresh strawberry cream.

Together, these two beautiful hill stations of Maharashtra gives us the perfect mix of outdoor fun, rich history, and relaxing mountain views!


Why choose Muddie Trails? 😃

​Because we believe the best adventures start where the road ends. Whether it’s gliding through mountain mist or exploring a hidden beach, we aren’t afraid to get our boots (and inturn your boots) a little muddy to find the magic.

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📍 Local ExpertiseYou see the spots tourists see & also see the spots tourists miss!
🤝 Community FirstYou arrive as a solo but leave with a tribe of new friends!
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Highlights

  • The Lonavala hill station
  • Lohagad Fort (easy trek)
  • Bushi Dam
  • Lion’s Leap & Tiger’s Point
  • Pawna Lake views
  • Karla Caves
  • Lingmala Waterfalls
  • Venna Lake
  • Kates Point (Elephant Head)
  • Dhom Lake
  • Mapro Garden
  • Panchagani

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  • Start from Pune after boarding our private vehicle. The drive to Lonavala takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (~65 km). 
  • Check into the Lonavala stay, freshen up.
  • Drive up towards Tiger’s Leap (Tiger Point) and Lion’s Point. These cliff-tops offer sheer drops with sprawling views of the surrounding green valleys, wind-swept hills, and deep gorges.
  • Spend a relaxing evening at Bhushi Dam (especially lively if there has been recent rain).
  • Get back to the stay.
  • Gather around socially, do some fun activities and finish Dinner.


  • Have Breakfast, check out of Lonavala stay.
  • Start hiking up the fort that has well laid 300+ stairs initially. Along the way, we get to see beautiful Pawna lake in the backdrop of lower Sahyadris. It’s a huge plateau to explore at the top. It will easily take 3 hours to cover the entire fort. 
  • The views of Pawna Lake from Lohagad fort are breathtaking. We will walk to the ridge that is special to this fort, the corner of which is used to punish people committing crimes.
  • Trek back to the base, have Lunch at a local food joint.
  • Head to the Karla Caves. These ancient, ancient Buddhist rock-cut temples date back to the 2nd century BC and feature a massive, beautifully preserved grand Chaitya (prayer hall) with majestic carved pillars.


  • Have Breakfast, freshen up & check out of Lonavala stay.
  • Start your drive from Lonavala toward Mahabaleshwar (~180 km). The route takes you via Khandala, down to the highway, and up through the beautiful Wai ghats. It should take around 4 hours. Stop for lunch at a highway restaurant along the way.
  • Reach Mahabaleshwar and check into our stay.
  • Visit Arthur’s Seat, often called the queen of all points. It offers a dramatic, panoramic view of the Savitri river valley on one side and dense green plateaus on the other. Nearby, stop at Elephant’s Head Point, a unique natural rock formation that closely resembles an elephant’s trunk.
  • Head to Venna Lake. It’s a great spot to enjoy a relaxed rowboat ride on the water, stroll along the banks, and try local street food like warm corn-on-the-cob or strawberry cream. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar
  • Finish Dinner, retire for the night.


  • Check out after Breakfast.
  • Drop by Old Mahabaleshwar to visit the stone-built, ancient Mahabaleshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the nearby Panchganga Temple, where five holy rivers are said to converge.
  • Head towards Lingmala Waterfall. A short, pleasant walk through the forest trails leads you to viewpoints watching the water plunge deep into the valley gorge.
  • Stop by Sydney Point or Parsi Point for one last breathtaking look at the shimmering waters of the Dhom Dam reservoir nestled between the hills.
  • Visit Mapro Garden on the way towards Panchgani. It’s an iconic spot to walk through the gardens, shop for locally made squashes and fruit preserves, and sit down for their famous open-air cafe menu featuring massive wood-fired pizzas and fresh strawberry-and-cream desserts.
  • We will begin our return journey to Pune by early evening. The drive down takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, bringing us back to Pune by evening.
Drop Points:
  • Wakad at 7.30 PM
  • Airport 8.30 PM

It’s safe to book return flights after 10.30 PM.


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Inclusions

  • Travel by Non AC transport by SUV/Tempo Traveller, Tolls, Parking, Driver bata
  • Stay for 3 nights (2 & 3 sharing basis)
  • 3 times Breakfast
  • Trip Leader from Muddie Trails for bigger group size (6+ people)
  • Entry tickets at tourist attractions in Lonavala & Mahabaleshwar
  • A beautiful experience visiting all places mentioned in Highlights section in a group setup
     

Exclusions

  • Other meals that are not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Charges for any kind of activities, any misc. expenses that are not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Any extra cost arising due to any change in the itinerary/stay/route on account of bad weather, traffic-congestion, landslides/roadblocks, natural calamities, political disturbances and/or any other factors beyond our control.
  • GST & Payment Gateway charges

Things to carry

  • Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste
  • A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
  • A small backpack for the trek, waterproof (to carry water bottle, lunch packet, towel etc)
  • Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
  • Poncho or rain proof jacket with a hood (from June to September)
  • Cap/Hat/Sunscreen (to protect yourself from sun)
  • Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
  • Power bank, charger, camera (if you wish to)
  • Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our campsite
  • Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
  • Good grip trekking shoes or sandals
  • Your personal medications, if any
  • Pair of water wear to take a dip in the waterfalls, if possible
  • Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
  • Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get cold at night
  • Carry a lil bit of cash for lunches and misc. expenses
  • Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.


PICKUP LOCATIONS

Pune Railway Station Metro


Wakad Flyover Hinjewadi Highway



HOW TO REACH

Pickup points:

Pune Railway Station Metro - 10:00AM
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Wakad Flyover Hinjewadi Highway - 10:40AM
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Drop Points:

Katrej Junction Bus stop
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Pune Railway Station Metro 
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Cancellation by Traveler

  • 80% refund of full trip amount shall be done if you inform us about your cancellation before 7 days of the event start time. An email has to be sent to [email protected] to raise a cancellation request.
  • No refund/postponing is allowed within 7 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, Accident, Covid, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
  • No refund/postponing is allowed for partial payment – booking fee – which is done to book your slot.
  • No refund during/after the event.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 4 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Note: We do not recommend to book flight tickets until the trip is confirmed with atleast 4 travelers signed up.


Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

  • No Refund is allowed.
  • 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
  • Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.
  • No Luxury. We assure awesome memories every trip, but not awesome facilities.
  • We provide basic facilities in terms of food, travel and stay.
  • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule are permitted. Do not give advice(s) to the Organizer.
  • Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
  • No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
  • Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
  • Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
  • Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for trekkers. There may be snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals.
  • Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
  • The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.
  • Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics and religion/caste/race.
  • Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s) and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
  • Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

What's next after booking your trip?

  • Organizers will get in touch with you, or vice versa.
  • Once minimum number of people book this trip (at least 4 members), Organizing team will give a green signal to book your Flight/Train/Bus.
  • A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks 5 days before the event.


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