Lonar — Travel Guide
Lonar is a town and municipal council in Buldhana district of Vidarbha region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The town is the headquarter of Lonar taluka and is located near Mehkar. The township of Lonar is one of the prominent tourist destinations in the state of Maharashtra. Lonar lies at an average elevation of 563 m. A famed destination in the Buldhana District, it is frequented by tourists and pilgrims alike, as it features several ancient shrines and tourism sites. The destination was under the rule of Mughals during the 16th century, and by the 19th century, it came under the administration of the British East India Company. Lonar lies in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and is surrounded by green trees and plantation. Lonar crater is the chief attraction of the region. The region was a part of the Vidarbha Kingdom as mentioned in Mahabharata. Lonar is also famous for its rich natural heritage. Lonar is a mesmerizingly beautiful place famous for the Lonar crater and the lake formed due to meteorite hitting the earth around 52, 000 years ago.
The best time to visit the place is between October-March.
By Air
Aurangabad Airport is the nearest airbase that is served by domestic destinations.
By Train
The nearest railhead is Jalna, located about 90 km from Lonar.
There aren't any options for shopping here except the handful of local markets carrying the everyday items. Shopping in Lonar is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Lonar to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families &nd
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