Lonavla, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Lonavla, India? If you're planning to go to Lonavla, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Lonavla, India

Based on the climate and weather in Lonavla, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for Lonavla, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Lonavla, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

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  • Hand sanitizer

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Lonavla, India by month

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January

Traveling to Lonavla in January, you will notice that it is extremely warm and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

February

If you vacation in Lonavla during February, you are likely to notice that it is constantly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

March

If you visit Lonavla during March, you may notice that it is sweltering and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally around 20 during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

April

April in Lonavla is a scorcher and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

May

If you vacation in Lonavla during May, you might find that it is sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

June

June in Lonavla can be very hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) to 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

July

If you visit Lonavla during July, you might see that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

August

August in Lonavla is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

September

If you visit Lonavla during September, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

October

October for Lonavla is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

November

If you visit Lonavla during November, you are likely to see that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

December

If you vacation in Lonavla during December, you might find that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Ryewood Park & Shivaji Udyan, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you plan to visit Kune Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Karla Caves? You'll need:

Activities for Lonavla, India

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Lonavla.

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