Lavasa
This is the first man-made hill city in India which is located approximately 200 kms from Mumbai and about 50 kms from Pune. The moment you enter this city, you are bound to forget the hectic life of a busy city and will force yourself to enjoy the beauty of this under-construction city.
Best time to visit
Monsoons - (June
to August). It is a perfect time to enjoy its panoramic view.
Places to Visit
- This small city has a beautiful Promenade where you can
sip a cup of coffee or have some onion pakoda and enjoy the beauty of the
lake and the climate.
- Kids can enjoy in the beautifully constructed made
garden nearby and also enjoy the tram ride and have a city tour with their
parents.
- People who like adventure sports can enjoy some water
sports at the lake side. However, there are chances that water sports may
remain closed due to harsh climatic conditions. But one can try your luck
there.
- Nature lovers can enjoy 10km stretched 'Nature
Trail' near Ekant Resort.
- One can also visit Bamboosa (factory of bamboo products
by localities).
Where to Stay
This small city currently has only four hotels to stay; Ekant Resort, Mercure Resort, Fortune Resort and Waterfront Resort. All these resorts except Ekant resort are situated within one km from the Promenade.
As the name suggests
Ekant (isolated in Gujrati/Hindi), this resort is located around 5-6 kms away
from the main Promenade. But this resort provides amazing view from its hotel
rooms.
How to reach there
Car (Own vehicle) is
best mode of transport. One can also take a Volvo/Deluxe bus to Pune and then
hire a taxi from Pune to Lavasa.
To know more details on
this first man-made city in India visit
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| Lake |
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| En route the main city |
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| Panoramic View |
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| En route |
