About Lonar
Overview
Best Time to Visit Lonar
Plan your trip around the right season
Why visit
Best weather for the Lonar crater lake walk and temple circuit. Cool, clear days are ideal for the 2km walk down to the lake rim and around the saline crater.
Keep in mind
Long weekends from Aurangabad and Nashik bring more visitors to the crater.
Why visit
Crater looks lush green and the lake level rises. Very few tourists.
Keep in mind
Rain makes the sloped crater paths slippery. The lake access trail requires care.
Why visit
Almost no tourists. Good for quiet exploration.
Keep in mind
Marathwada heat is intense. The unshaded crater walk is impractical in afternoon heat.
Why visit
Best weather for the Lonar crater lake walk and temple circuit. Cool, clear days are ideal for the 2km walk down to the lake rim and around the saline crater.
Keep in mind
Long weekends from Aurangabad and Nashik bring more visitors to the crater.
Why visit
Crater looks lush green and the lake level rises. Very few tourists.
Keep in mind
Rain makes the sloped crater paths slippery. The lake access trail requires care.
Why visit
Almost no tourists. Good for quiet exploration.
Keep in mind
Marathwada heat is intense. The unshaded crater walk is impractical in afternoon heat.
How to Reach Lonar
Intercity connectivity and travel options
Aurangabad airport (~150 km) is the nearest major airport. Shegaon railway station (~110 km) on the Mumbai-Howrah Central line is a practical railhead. NH753 connects Buldhana to Lonar.
Getting Around Lonar
Local transport and practical tips
Local transport
Private taxis from Aurangabad (~150 km) or Buldhana (~90 km). MSRTC buses from Aurangabad to Lonar town. No transport inside the crater reserve.