trek down the stream whilst intermittently stepping back on land where the water current is too strong and the fall is steep. Karla Caves Karla Caves, located near Lonavala, is a complex of cave shrines built by Buddhist monks around 3rd to 2nd century B.C. A temple of Goddess Ekvira Devi is also present here. Lohagad Fort A robust climb of about 11.2 km from Malavali railway station takes you to the 'Iron Fort', once a formidable battle-station of Shivaji. The fort commands a view of the surrounding hills and hamlets. Visapur Fort Adjacent to the Lohagad fort lies the visapur fort which is part of the Lohagad-Visapur fortification. Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin- Lohagad. It was built during 1713-1720 CE by Balaji Vishwanath. Bhushi Dam A waterfall near the dam is located between Lonavala and I.N.S. Shivaji. Buses running on the I.N.S. Shivaji Road stop here. Lion Point This is a viewpoint midway between Bhushi Dam and Aamby Valley which overlooks a deep valley and mountains known for its roasted corn and onion fritters. This point does not have any lions but is named so because it is associated with the Lions Club of Lonavala. Narayani Dham Narayani Dham is a temple constructed in 2002 in honor of the Hindu Goddess Narayani. It is at a distance of 2 km from the Lonavla railway station. The temple has idols of Durga Mata, Salasar Balaji (Hanuman) and Ganapati housed in a marble structure. Tungarli Dam This lake and Dam comes to life during the Monsoon season, where some people climb the mountain top to the Dam. This dam was built during the British era and features a serene surrounding of trees and hillocks. Shooting Point Another viewpoint in the town of Khandala (Bazaar peth), provides views of the Rajmachi Fort and the valley. Also the home for the St. Mary's villa. Kataldhar Lonavla Kataldhar is a waterfall neer Rajmachi Fort off the Rajmachi Trekking route. Education Some major educational institutes in Lonavala are: Sinhgad Institute of technology Lonavala The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala Ryewood International School, Lonavala Gurukul High School (boarding school) Auxilium Convent School Don Bosco School and Junior college, Lonavala Adv. Bapusaheb Bhonde High School, Lonavala Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS) Kohinoor Business School-Kohinoor Global Campus DC High School and Jr. College Dr. B.N. Purandare Vidyalay High School Institute For