A popular hill station at an altitude of 2,047 ft above sea level, Lonavala is a romantic escape from the chaotic noise of city life. Salubrious climate, magnificent exquisiteness, historical forts, ancient caves and beautiful lakes make it the most sought after destination in India. The exquisiteness and charm of this place has always magnetized the attention of tourists, honeymooners, youth and celebrities.

Lonavala and the adjacent Khandala are twin hill stations 622 metres (2,041 ft) above sea level, in the Sahyadri ranges that demarcate the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan coast. The hill stations sprawl over an approximate area of 38 square kilometres (15 sq mi). Tourism peaks during the monsoon season. The name Lonavala is derived from the words 'leni' which means caves and 'avali' which means series. i.e. 'a series of Caves' which is a reference to the many caves like Karla Caves, Bhaja Caves and Bedsa that are close to Lonavala. A trip to Lonavala and Khandala can be combined with sight-seeing visits of Karla, Bhaja and Bedsa caves and also the two fortresses, Lohagad and Visapur. Another place of interest is the Tungi fort, one of the forts captured by Malik Ahmad near the village of Karjat and was known for its natural strength.[4] The Andharban trek begins from village Pimpri, passes through dense forests, valleys and waterfalls and ends in Bhira.

It can be visited any time of the year. Monsoon is the perfect time with beautiful lakes, emerald exquisiteness and cascades. Lonavala is also notable all over India for Chikki (the hard candy sweet). Enveloped by Sahayadri hills, it is the perfect destination for trekking and mountaineering.

WHAT TO DO AND SEE: Nearby places, one can cover while there visit to Bhushi Dam are; Ryewood Park, Lion’s Point, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Centre and Dukes Nose.

GETTING HERE: Lonavala is 90 km from Mumbai, one can take a bus, hire a cab or drive by themselves via Mumbai-Pune Expressway. There are few trains also that run between Mumbai to Lonavala and takes just around two or two and a half hours to reach the station. From Lonavala railway station, Bhushi Dam is 5 km away.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: The best time to visit Bhushi Dam is during monsoon from June to September, when the dam becomes superabundant with water.