About Ryewood
Close to Lonavala, this is a majestic garden area. Owned by the state governments Forest Department, the Rye gardens has a number of features. The name Ryewood is attributed to Mr. Rye, the English army officer who lived here for a number of years, although some of the locals will tell you that it derives from the word ‘Rai’ meaning thick forest. The park has some splendid tree samples, many dating back hundreds of years. Many of the species brought in when it was a botanical garden.
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Places to Visit near Ryewood
Lonavla Lake, Maharashtra
1.1 km from Ryewood - See map
Lonavla Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by natural splendor, this is a great picnic spot. The lake usually dries up during the winter and is...
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Valvan Dam, Maharashtra
4.6 km from Ryewood - See map
A short trip from the city center and a pleasant walk brings you to this wonderful spot that is a splendid art of nature. The dam which is fed by...
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Bhushi Lake, Maharashtra
4.8 km from Ryewood - See map
Bushi lake and dam is one of the tourist attractions in the Khandala region. Most popular during the rainy season, the lake offers some attraction...
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Amrutanjan Point, Maharashtra
4.8 km from Ryewood - See map
Amrutanjan Point, is at the beginning of the Khandala Ghat. It offers a bird’s-eye view of the valley and the Dukes Nose in particular. The...
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Tungarli Lake, Maharashtra
5 km from Ryewood - See map
This is yet another famous picnic spot in Lonavla. Strategically located, this place is flogged by visitors from both Lonavla and Khandala. This...
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Kune Falls, Maharashtra
6.3 km from Ryewood - See map
Kune Falls are a beautiful jewel in the crown of the Khandala ghats. It’s location is as spectacular as the marvel of the flow of water as it...
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Shivsagar Lake, Maharashtra
6.8 km from Ryewood - See map
Shivsagar Lake is an artificial backwater formed when the Koyna Dam was constructed. It is extended upto 50 kilometers in the Koynanagar vicinity...
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Tiger's Leap, Maharashtra
7.2 km from Ryewood - See map
So called because if you look out across the valley, (from the right angle), it appears to resemble a tiger leaping. The drop from the side is...
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I.N.S Shivaji, Maharashtra
7.4 km from Ryewood - See map
The I.N.S. Shivaji is a premier naval engineering training base of the Indian Navy named after the valiant king, this is not exactly a tourist...
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Duke's Nose, Maharashtra
8.6 km from Ryewood - See map
A trekking location for the region. This peak is named the Duke’s nose after the Duke of Wellington’s nose, to which it bears a striking...
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Shingroba Temple, Maharashtra
12.1 km from Ryewood - See map
The Shingroba Temple is located between Khopoli and Khandala. It is a very popular temple in the region and was built in 1929. Located on a bend...
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Karla Cave, Maharashtra
13 km from Ryewood - See map
Carved into the rock, the Karla and Bhaja caves are a celebration of early Buddism in the area which should be a feature of any traveler to the...
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