Alternative to Lonavala · Khandala
All the hills of Lonavala, none of the traffic
Lonavala and Khandala are lovely and packed every weekend. Stay down the ghat near Khopoli instead: the same Sahyadri views, quiet roads, and Lonavala a short drive away when you want it.
Our homes in the area
Elysium 4.91
1-BHK · Khopoli, near Lonavala
A 1-BHK with a swing, a long balcony and the Bhimashankar hills
2 guests · 1 bedroom
₹3,000 night
Shangri-La 4.78
2-BHK · Khopoli, near Lonavala
A 2-BHK with three balconies, for families and friends
4 guests · 2 bedrooms
₹3,500 night
Shunya 5.0
Compact 1-BHK · Khopoli, near Lonavala
A new couple’s 1-BHK with pool access and a mountain view
2 guests · 1 bedroom
₹3,000 night
Why choose this over Lonavala
- No weekend gridlock: you skip the queues on the old highway and at the viewpoints.
- Quieter and greener, in a gated township away from the market strip.
- Whole homes with kitchens and balconies, often better value than Lonavala hotels on a weekend.
- Still close: Lonavala and Khandala viewpoints make an easy morning or evening outing.
Easy outings from here
- Lonavala and Khandala viewpoints and lakes.
- Imagica and Aquamagica for a fun day.
- Ballaleshwar Ganpati at Pali and Varadvinayak at Mahad, two Ashtavinayak temples.
- Monsoon waterfalls around Khopoli.
Good to know
How far is Lonavala from your homes?
Usually around 40 minutes to an hour by road, depending on traffic on the ghat.
Is it peaceful on weekends?
Yes. The homes are in a quiet gated township away from the main tourist strip.
Is it cheaper than staying in Lonavala?
Often, especially on weekends. You get a whole home for about the price of a hotel room there. Check your dates on the home pages for exact prices.
More ways to plan a getaway
Stays near Imagica · Getaways near Mumbai · Stays near Pali Ganpati