Lonar Crater Lake Trek
Lonar Lake, Lonar, Maharashtra 443302 (Buldhana)
If you are looking for a place unlike anywhere else in Maharashtra, Lonar Crater Lake is a great choice. This near-perfect circular lake in Buldhana district was formed by a meteor impact, and its water is both saline and alkaline, a combination scientists still study. The walk around the crater rim and down to the temples on the shore makes an easy day of exploring. It is a long haul at about 492 km from Mumbai, with Partur as the nearest station, so plan it as an overnight trip. October to February is best.
Why go
- An unexplored cosmic marvel in Maharashtra
- Sahyadri trail and landscape views
- Trail setting in Lonar Lake, Lonar, Maharashtra 443302 (Buldhana)
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Drive to Lonar Lake, Lonar, Maharashtra 443302 using the listed coordinates, then continue from the local trailhead/base-village approach. Confirm the final road, parking and any permits locally before leaving.
Nearest railway station
Partur Railway Station (~54 km straight-line)
Things to carry
Crater slopes can be loose and slippery; stay on marked paths and avoid lake contact.
FAQs
What is the difficulty?
easy.
How long should I allow?
Day trek; timing varies by route.
What is the best season?
Oct-Feb.
Which railway station is closest?
Partur Railway Station (~54 km straight-line).