Routes • Distance • Costs • Stay • Tips
6 Min Read | Updated 2026 | By BBI Team
Quick Ride Snapshot
- 📍 Distance: ~83 km (from Mumbai)
- 🕒 Ride Duration: 2 – 3 hours
- 💰 Budget: ₹500 – ₹800
- 🌦️ Best Time: July – February
👉 Why Lonavala is the Perfect Bike Trip from Mumbai
A short escape from the chaos of Mumbai, Lonavala offers lush green ghats, smooth highways, and stunning viewpoints. Whether you’re a beginner rider or an experienced biker, this route delivers the perfect mix of thrill and relaxation.
👉 Best Time to Visit Lonavala
🌧️ Monsoon (July – September)
- Lush green landscapes
- Foggy roads & waterfalls
- ⚠️ Slippery roads — ride carefully
❄️ Winter (October – February) ⭐ Best
- Cool weather
- Clear views
- Perfect for long rides
☀️ Summer (March – June)
- Hot afternoons
- Early morning rides recommended
👉 Best Bike Routes to Lonavala
🛣️ Mumbai → NH160 → Lonavala
- Road Condition: Smooth highway
- Toll: ~₹100 for cars, ₹ 0 for Motorcycles.
- Scenic Stops: Food plazas, Khandala View Point
👉 ⚠️ Mumbai–Pune Expressway bikes are not allowed.
👉 Top Viewpoints & Stops in Lonavala
📸 Tiger Point
- Stunning cliffs and one of the best sunset spots in Lonavala.
📸 Lion’s Point
- Perfect for panoramic valley views and quick breaks.
👉 What to Carry for Lonavala Ride
🏍️ Riding Gear
- Full-face helmet
- Riding gloves
- Riding jacket
🎯 Essentials
- Power bank
- Cash (for tolls & small shops)
- Rain gear (monsoon)
👉 Biker Friendly Stays in Lonavala
- Budget hotels near market area
- Resorts with safe parking facility
- Homestays for group rides
👉 💡 Always confirm secure bike parking before booking.
👉 Best Food Stops on the Way to Lonavala
- Expressway food courts (before exit)
- Local dhabas near Lonavala
- Maggi & chai at viewpoints ☕
👉 Road Conditions & Ride Reality
- Weekend traffic can be heavy 🚗
- Monsoon roads become slippery
- Fog reduces visibility in ghats
- Police checks near tourist points
👉 💡 Early morning ride is highly recommended
👉 Emergency & Essential Support
- ⛽ Petrol Pumps: Available along the route
- 🏥 Hospitals: Available in Lonavala town
- 🔧 Mechanics: Small garages available
👉 Conclusion
Lonavala is not just a ride — it’s an experience every biker should have. Smooth roads, scenic ghats, and quick accessibility make it the perfect weekend escape.
👉 Start your ride early, ride safe, and enjoy the journey.