Lonavala

Visapur Fort is perched atop a lush green hill of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra. It accounts for a popular tourist excursion point amongst adventure mongers and nature lovers. With an elevation of 1084 meters from the sea level, it offers some phenomenal views of the surrounding lush green hills.Marking its prominence from the 18th century, this fort forms a part of the fortification of Visapur and Lohagad. This gigantic architectural marvel features ancient caves, arches, wells, and old houses. A bit further, notice the beauty of two roofless buildings. As Hanuman was considered to be the patron deity of Visapur, you can find many temples dedicated to him.Within the Visapur Fort, there’s a famous well, which is believed to be built by the Pandavas. Somewhere nearby, you could find the presence of guns and other ammunitions belonging to the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Within its vicinity, there are also remnants of Mahadev’s shrine. Other attractions of the Visapur Fort includes few isolated caves, old house ruins, ancient water cisterns, and a huge flour mill.Trekking to the top summit of Visapur Fort is an unforgettable adventure for every single visitor. Although the climb is a rocky one, the trek is serene and tranquil. You could either start your trekking adventure from Lohagadwadi or Patan Village. You may also try a hand at paragliding activity which takes place nearby. 

Are you looking for a place where you can spend a weekend in the lap of nature's unbound beauty and participate in some engaging fun activities? If so, Rajmachi Fort has to be in your bucket list for next holiday trip.The historical fort dating back to the time of the great Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji is located amidst the lush green Sahyadri range and is one of the most sought after trekking destinations in Maharashtra where you can experience nature at her varying moods.The trekking trail to Rajmachi Fort abounds several waterfalls, deep gorges and valleys, quaint villages, waterways and many more to feast your eyes on. To get a first hand experience of this amazing trek you should have a fair knowhow of the place and the pros and cons of Rajmachi Fort trek.

Magic Mountain has an amusement park has thrill rides divided as per their difficulty level and into various categories. There are high thrill rides, mid thrill rides, and family rides. Some of these include Top Spin, Giant, Delta Hoppla, Space Trainer, Turbo Force, and Z force. Out of all, Top Spin remains to be a favourite of most.The park also has restaurants that serve a variety of delicacies and make sure to take care of all hungry souls. The park has additional paid services like medical bay, parking, shuttle services, street magician, toy shops and much more.Location: Old Pune Mumbai Highway NH - 4, at Mundhaware, Post - Takve, PuneTimings: 10:30 AM to 6 PM on all daysEntry fee: Tickets start at INR 799 per head, rates differ for corporate and college student bookings

One of the oldest amusement parks in Lonavala, Kumar Resort is a water park along with a resort that takes care of your accommodation needs. The water park has 6 swimming pools, 11 water slides for all adults and children, rain dance and also live music around the pool. The resort has packages of various kinds - deluxe, honeymoon suite, duplex suite, family suite, and also Maharaja suite. These options provide amenities and facilities of the best quality along with great hospitality by the staff. The amusement park also invites corporate groups to take off from the mundane routine and enjoy some time splashing water!Location: 02B, Old Mumbai - Pune Highway, Gautam Park Society, Rao Colony, Lonavala, MaharashtraTimings: Open 24 hoursEntry fee: INR 490 + taxes, Entry with Veg food - INR 790 + taxes , Entry with Non Veg food - INR 890 + taxes

Della Adventure Park is India’s largest adventure park, which is located in Kunegaon, Pune. Sprawling across an area of 5 acres, this is a one-stop luxurious destination for entertainment and recreation of mind, heart, and soul. Cloud-hugs, exciting activities, and picturesque landscapes of Della Adventure Park makes it a perfect weekend getaway for people from Pune and Mumbai. Homing to more than 70 activities, Della Adventure Park is a perfect way to release your routine life cobwebs. Swoop Swing, Longest Flying Fox, Sky Cycling, Paintball, Buggy Ride, Rappelling are some of the activities to enjoy here. These activities are spread across six zones. Whether you are a solo visitor or in a group, this adventure park has adventure activities for all.Besides the adventurous fun, Della Adventure Park offers excellent facilities such as resorts, board rooms, banquets, and training room facilities. Café 24, Parsi Dhaba, Crème Della, PNF Restaurant & Bar, and Sports Bar are some multi-cuisine restaurants here for a perfect dine out. Here, you can savour some delicious and mouth-watering Indian and International cuisines.

An amusement park consisting of water rides as well as thrill rides, Wet N Joy has a number of attractions for visitors. The water park comprises of rides and attractions like the Royal Castle, Rain Dance, Crazy River, Thunder Waves, and Fungama. On the other hand, the thrill park comprises of rides like the Cyclone, Nightmare, Whizzard, Mat racer, Sky fall, Master blaster, Extreme Volcano, Boomerango, Tornado, and Freefall. The park has other facilities like shuttle services, medical emergency and digital payment modes available for the ease of visitors. Moreover, the park also actively provides various offers for different kinds of groups - like corporate groups or college students.Location: Wet N Joy Waterpark, Old Pune Mumbai Highway, NH – 4, at - Mundhaware, Post - Takve PuneTimings: Monday to Sunday 10 AM to 6 PMEntry fee: Children - INR 799 and Adults - INR 999

Tikona Fort is a dominant hill fortress of Konkan’s Pawan Maval region. This is Maharashtra’s popular one-day trekking spot. Locally, it is famous by the name Vitandgad. Situated on top of the Tikona peak, this fort has an altitude of 3633 feet from the sea level.If you take a look at its present-day geography, it resembles a triangle and thus named as Tikona. Large fortifications, seven water tanks filled with crystal clear water, large doorways, and spectacular surrounding views from its bastion sums up the beauty of this place. Sahyadri’s green hillocks are just like cherries on the cake!Many Maratha dynasties have marked their presence here in the past and also, Tikona Fort was known as the centre for Pauna Mawal’s primary activities. Tikona Fort’s entrance itself represents beauty with sophistication. As soon as you pass through it, you will witness the presence of Buddhist and Satavahana Caves within. Both types of caves have great significance in Indian history. Besides, there’s a small Trimbakeshwar Mahadev temple inside which revives the spiritual beliefs of the first residents of this fort.With no wonders, Tikona Fort is blessed with some stunning landscapes attracting heaps of trekking enthusiasts and those who love Mother Nature. The moment you trek to the topmost summit of this fort, you have the liberty to enjoy the panoramic view of the vastly stretched Maval region. Tung Fort, Bhatrashi Hill, Jambhul Hill, Lohagad, Fagne dam, and Visapur are some sightseeing delights from the topmost position of this Tikona Fort.

MTDC’s Water park is also a resort that offers great views of the Sahyadri range. It is located right next to the water sports center. The water park is also called Karla water park and has a number of slides for children as well as adults to enjoy. It has a dedicated area for rain dance along with a wave pool. The water park offers water sport activities such as jet-skiing, paddle boat, motorbike, water scooter which is absolutely safe for enthusiasts of all age groups to indulge in. Visitors to this water park can choose to spend the night at MTDC’s resort for a relaxed experience and may also visit the nature park which is located on the same premises.Location: Lonavala Road, KarlaTimings: 11 AM to 5:30 PM on all daysEntry fee: For children under 4 feet - INR 200 per head, for guests residing at the MTDC Karla resort and entering water park -INR 300 per head, for outsiders - INR 350 per head.