History:
Present day Lonavala was a part of the Yadava dynasty. Later, the Mughals realized the strategic importance of the region and kept the region for an extended time. The forts in the region and the Mavla warriors played an important role in the history of the Maratha and Peshwa empires. In 1871, the Lonavla and Khandala hill stations were discovered by Lord Elphinstone, who was the Governor of Bombay Presidency during those times.

Geography:
Khandala and Lonavala are almost five kms away from each other. They are located on the west sides of the Sahyadris, spanning up to the Mumbai-Pune highway with a height of approximately 625 meters.

Weather:
Summers (March to May) are hot and the temperature rises up to 40°C. May is the warmest month and most people avoid visiting this place during May.
Monsoons (June to September) have medium rainfall. The hill station looks very attractive in rains.
Winters (November to February) are pleasant with a minimum temperature of 12°C and a maximum of 36°C. It is excellent for all tourist activities.
Best Season to visit Lonavala is all through the year, except perhaps May.
October to March is ideal for sight seeing.
April is bit warm, but suitable for outings.
June to September offers grandeur views of natural beauty of Lonavala in showers and is the best time to visit the majestic beauty of waterfalls.