Shooting Point
Shooting Point
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Shourjendra D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India3,639 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This is an observation point at Khandala where from you get an exceptional view of the table top mountain and the lush greenery and the fabulous waterfalls during monsoons. Try to visit during monsoons,as during that time only,the real beauty of the place is revealed.
Can be accessed by public transport as well as private car or two wheeler,then one has to cross a guard wall,then clamber down a badly maintained path of shrubs and loosely strewn rocks (see accompanying picture) My friend's wife managed to get down to the view point with a 2 year old kid in her arms !
But be careful with young kids as the fall from the observation point (without a single guard rail ) will be killing !
The view from this place is spectacular to say the least,and one can see the Kune waterfall on the opposite side of the mountain,and the Mumbai Pune Expressway right below.
During monsoon,the waterfalls on the opposite hills are full and the greenery surrounding them are mind-blowing. Enjoy but be extremely careful,not to lean or go near the edge of the hills !!
Only food available here are the smoked corn cobs ( Bhutta ) sold by locals
Can be accessed by public transport as well as private car or two wheeler,then one has to cross a guard wall,then clamber down a badly maintained path of shrubs and loosely strewn rocks (see accompanying picture) My friend's wife managed to get down to the view point with a 2 year old kid in her arms !
But be careful with young kids as the fall from the observation point (without a single guard rail ) will be killing !
The view from this place is spectacular to say the least,and one can see the Kune waterfall on the opposite side of the mountain,and the Mumbai Pune Expressway right below.
During monsoon,the waterfalls on the opposite hills are full and the greenery surrounding them are mind-blowing. Enjoy but be extremely careful,not to lean or go near the edge of the hills !!
Only food available here are the smoked corn cobs ( Bhutta ) sold by locals
Written 11 September 2016
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Milind C
Mumbai, India8 contributions
This is one of the best place to visit in Lonavala. I would recommend to visit this place early morning. I went there at early morning before sunrise. At the time of sunrise I experienced some breathtaking views of valley. Early morning so no one was there it was very calm.
Written 24 February 2015
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Anup B
Chennai (Madras), India39 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
As others have mentioned, the point itself is located in Khandala, and named as Shooting Point. When I visited there with my wife in August 2016, the spot was closed and taken over by some private parties. We had to grease the palms of the security there to let us in; once in, however, they were very helpful and guided us carefully right to the spot.
The path to the spot is treacherous in the monsoon, as the path is slightly rocky and mushy; it is quite easy to slip and fall. The spot itself is beautiful with amazing views of the waterfall, but totally unprotected; there are no guard rails at all. The security were vigilant in taking us by hand to the spot, and made sure we didn't stray too far to the edge. We spent around 20 minutes there, taking pictures.
The security told us that there were a few accidents recently due to people falling off the edge of the cliff, and thus private parties took over the entire spot, with the intention of making it easier and safer to access, for a fee. I feel it is better to wait till this process is completed and the spot is thrown open to public before visiting again, especially in the monsoon.
The path to the spot is treacherous in the monsoon, as the path is slightly rocky and mushy; it is quite easy to slip and fall. The spot itself is beautiful with amazing views of the waterfall, but totally unprotected; there are no guard rails at all. The security were vigilant in taking us by hand to the spot, and made sure we didn't stray too far to the edge. We spent around 20 minutes there, taking pictures.
The security told us that there were a few accidents recently due to people falling off the edge of the cliff, and thus private parties took over the entire spot, with the intention of making it easier and safer to access, for a fee. I feel it is better to wait till this process is completed and the spot is thrown open to public before visiting again, especially in the monsoon.
Written 2 October 2016
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SSP
Thane, India28 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
I'm not sure why no one has bothered to write here, but this place is now a private, gated property (called St. Mary's Villa or something like that). There is a big NO ENTRY board outside. We wasted 30 mins of our lives driving here and turning back. Wish someone had taken this off the attractions list here.
Written 25 December 2016
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ashish619
Bengaluru, India58 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Had been to Lonavala and Khandala many a times but visited SHOOTING POINT for the first time and it didn't disappoint.
Location : While driving to Lonavala from Mumbai through old highway it's on the left side and can be easily located through a sign board below expressway bridge.
It's almost wide and flat terrain and gives a very close view of the vast mountain with 1-2 waterfalls on opposite side. Quite and relaxing.
Offers an amazing view....must visit in Khandala.
No parking facility...one parks vehicle on the a narrow road which ends here. Kamat restaurant is almost half of a km from here.
Location : While driving to Lonavala from Mumbai through old highway it's on the left side and can be easily located through a sign board below expressway bridge.
It's almost wide and flat terrain and gives a very close view of the vast mountain with 1-2 waterfalls on opposite side. Quite and relaxing.
Offers an amazing view....must visit in Khandala.
No parking facility...one parks vehicle on the a narrow road which ends here. Kamat restaurant is almost half of a km from here.
Written 21 July 2015
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Sagar Singh
Bengaluru, India95 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
This point is very next to Lion's point and has a flat land on top the hill where can experience the superb view of nature and also Lion's head
Written 12 February 2015
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surbhimehra
58 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Breath-taking views of the city.....quiet and clean place with various eating options like maggi, tea and corn...You can even enjoy a camel ride with friends or family...
Written 30 January 2015
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Suhag M
Mumbai, India495 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
another so called point.
i dont understand since this points are important for sight seeing but there is no improvement from govt for such place !!!!! who will go to such places with nothing great
i dont understand since this points are important for sight seeing but there is no improvement from govt for such place !!!!! who will go to such places with nothing great
Written 6 November 2014
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MumbaiRiders
Mumbai, India1,903 contributions
Aug 2019
From "Bhushi Dam" it was a long treacherous 7 kms uphill drive past the iconic "I.N.S Shivaji" and a few pothole roads to "SHOOTING POINT".Encountered thick fog which made driving conditions next to impossible for a two-wheeler.Visibility was reduced to barely 25 meters and adding to the visibility danger was a few potholes on the narrow mountain highway. Finally at 1100 hrs in dense fog was at "SHOOTING POINT" in Khandala . The intensity of the fog can be imagined through this photograph reminding me of the "Hound of the Baskerviles" setting although this was not Dartmoor in England but "Monsoon Lonavala" barely 90 kms from concrete jungle Mumbai.On a bright day this locale offers a view of the Rajmachi fort and the flowering valley below.Numerous films have been shot in this locale and hence its name "SHOOTING POINT". But today i could barely see 100 meters away and felt i was on a film shooting set of my favorite detective novel , "Hound of the Baskervilles" !
Written 16 August 2019
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Manasvi K
Moorhead, Minnesota, United States70 contributions
May 2018 • Family
OMG! The view here was spectacular. Very close to Lion's point, a sort of stranded area with a good view of the mountain and the valley. On a hot summer day, there is a lady by the roadside who can make you a wonderful lemon juice water with bisleri water (for all those mineral water drinking folks).
Written 14 May 2018
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I am now in lonavla. Is it right time to visit shooting point. And plz assist with other places which I can visit now.
Written 23 March 2018
is this point still available for site seeing. I'm told it's been taken over for development and is closed to tourist . I'm asking this Caz der are still some reviews recently posted .
Written 27 September 2017
nope no worries at all...feel free to watch nature...and yes do no cross the boundary... otherwise you may fall down and never come back
Written 27 September 2017
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