Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Lonar

Lonar is a town in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 21,765 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 33 temples, 30 mosques & dargahs, 13 forts & heritage and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gomukh Temple (1 km), Lonar Lake (2 km) and Shri Antariksh Parshwanth Jain Mandir (63 km).

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Lonar, Maharashtra
Lonar, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lonar at a glance

Location
Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 21,765
Coordinates
19.9853° N, 76.5205° E
Places within 50 km
135 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 155 km
Railway station
Paradgaon (PDG), 70 km
Airport
Aurangabad Airport (IXU), 148 km

Top places to visit near Lonar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lonar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Lonar

63 temples within 100 km of Lonar. The closest is Daityasudan Temple (1 km); the best-known is Gomukh Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lonar

42 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lonar. The closest is Raza Masjid Ahle Sunnath Wal Jamaat Lonar (1 km); the best-known is Ruins of Ancient Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lonar

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lonar. The closest is Limbi Barav - Stepwell (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lonar

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lonar. The closest is Limbi Lake (1 km); the best-known is Lonar Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Lonar

22 buddhist sites within 100 km of Lonar. The closest is Buddha Vihar (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Jain sites near Lonar

16 jain sites within 100 km of Lonar. The closest is Munisuvratswami Sw. Jain Mandir - Lonar (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lonar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lonar
  2. 1 km Daityasudan Temple · temple, Buldhana
  3. 1 km Limbi Barav - Stepwell · heritage site, Buldhana
  4. 2 km Lonar Lake · lake, Buldhana
  5. 2 km Gomukh Temple · temple, Buldhana
  6. 24 km Shri Sharangadhar Balaji Temple Malipeth, Mehkar · temple, Buldhana
  7. 24 km Back to Lonar

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From travellers near Lonar

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How to reach Lonar

  • By train: Paradgaon (PDG) — about 70 km from the centre
  • By air: Aurangabad Airport (IXU), Aurangabad — about 148 km by road
  • By air: Nanded Airport (NDC), Nanded — about 153 km by road
  • By road from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: about 155 km · directions
  • By road from Amravati: about 207 km · directions
  • By road from Adilabad: about 267 km · directions

All places near Lonar by distance

Within 15 km of Lonar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Lonar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3363Daityasudan Temple (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs3042Raza Masjid Ahle Sunnath Wal Jamaat Lonar (1 km)
Forts & heritage1329Limbi Barav - Stepwell (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1526Limbi Lake (1 km)
Buddhist sites1222Buddha Vihar (19 km)
Jain sites516Munisuvratswami Sw. Jain Mandir - Lonar (1 km)
Other attractions1013Observation Deck (3 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens29Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints68Sayala Ghat (22 km)
Museums24Chincholi Bore Phata (18 km)
Parks24Siddharth Open Space (26 km)
Churches24Ayodha Nahar pati2 (35 km)
Treks22Lonar Lake Trekking Guide (1 km)
Waterfalls02Waterfall (54 km)
Caves02Sita Cave Temple (57 km)
Ashrams11Shiv Udyan, Vivekanand Ashram (36 km)

Lonar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Lonar?

Lonar Lake (lake, about 2 km), Gomukh Temple (temple, about 1 km), Daityasudan Temple (temple, about 1 km), Limbi Barav - Stepwell (heritage site, about 1 km), Shri Sharangadhar Balaji Temple Malipeth, Mehkar (temple, about 24 km), Munisuvratswami Sw. Jain Mandir - Lonar (Jain temple, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lonar?

135 places on Spotwander: 33 temples, 30 mosques & dargahs, 13 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 buddhist sites.

Which is the nearest temple to Lonar?

Daityasudan Temple, about 1 km by road; Gomukh Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Lonar?

Raza Masjid Ahle Sunnath Wal Jamaat Lonar, about 1 km by road; Ruins of Ancient Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lonar?

Limbi Barav - Stepwell, about 1 km by road; Ambar Lake (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lonar?

Start in Lonar, visit Daityasudan Temple, then Limbi Barav - Stepwell, then Lonar Lake, then Gomukh Temple, then Shri Sharangadhar Balaji Temple Malipeth, Mehkar, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Lonar?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Lonar?

By train: Paradgaon (PDG), about 70 km away. By air: Aurangabad Airport (IXU), about 148 km by road. By road: 155 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lonar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lonar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.