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Why visit Khandala?
Khandala
is blessed with natural beauty
and bounty. Deep valley on one
side and high hills on the other
side divide Khandala.Luckily,
industrialisation has not adversely
affected Khandala.
Why is khandala always full
of tourists?
Khandala
is full of tourist practically
for the whole year. Main reasons
for this is the fact that it
is very close to Mumbai, so
people from Mumbai find it very
convenient to holiday there.
Other reason is that the passengers
travelling to south India or
returning from there also pass
through, making this place a
busy spot. And the natural beauty
of Khandala makes one forget
the fatigue of worldly life.
Being
at a considerable height from
sea level, this place enjoys
a cool climate. That is why
many people stay here for a
month or more during summer
and winter. Many people make
it a point to visit during the
weekends to forget the Big City
Blues.
How to reach Khandala?
Khandala
is very well connected by Road
and Rail to Mumbai and Pune.
Every train or car going towards
South India from Bombay via
Pune has to pass through Khandala.
By
Air : Since Khandala does not
have an Airport one has to fly
to Bombay or to Pune. Nearest
International Airport is Bombay
and Domestic Airport is Pune.
Bombay international Air port
is approximately 110 kms. and
Pune is 66 kms.
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How to travel?
From:
Bombay 83 kms (approx.)
Pune 67 kms (approx.)
Maharashtra
State Transport runs S.T., Asiad,
Deluxe and A/C Deluxe buses from
Dadar T.T. in Bombay to Pune at
regular interval of 15 minutes,
also there are lot of private
bus operators offering bus services
both from Pune and Bombay. There
are Taxis available from Dadar
T.T. in Bombay and from Pune.
Approx. fares from Bombay Khandala
ranges from Rs. 50 to Rs. 200/-.
Seasons in Khandala?
ALTITUDE: 625 Mts
TEMPERATURE: Max- 36 C
in Summer and Min-12 C in Winter.
BEST SEASON: Throughout
the year. Specially Monsoon
What to wear?
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Summer- Cottons,
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Winter- Light Woolen.
What to shop in Khandala?
Khandala
is famous for Chikkis and Jams
and Kolhapuri Chappals.
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