A city with deep roots in modern yoga and naturopathy, and the green Western Ghats hill station of Lonavala nearby.
- Airports: Pune (PNQ); Mumbai (BOM) about 3 hours
- Best known for: Iyengar yoga, naturopathy
- Lonavala: Hill station, about 65 km
- Best season: October–February
When to go
October to February is dry and pleasant. The monsoon (June to September) turns the Western Ghats green, and Lonavala is at its most beautiful then, though very wet. March to May is hot.
Month by month
| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune & Lonavala | Ideal | Ideal | Good | Off-peak | Off-peak | Off-peak | Off-peak | Off-peak | Good | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
- Ideal
- Good
- Off-peak
- Not advised
Lonavala is greenest, and wettest, in the June–September monsoon. Compare all destinations →
Official sources
Rules, registrations and visa terms change. Where this page and an official source differ, the official source applies.
Questions guests ask
Can I study at the Iyengar institute?
The institute sets its own admission rules and usually expects long prior study with certified teachers. We can help you plan a stay around classes elsewhere in Pune.
How do I get to Lonavala?
By road from Pune (about an hour and a half) or Mumbai (about two hours), or by train.
