Green Sahyadri hills near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
Misty hills around Lonavala seen from Cloud 9

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The Hills Beyond Cloud 9

Viewpoints, lakes, forts and ancient caves scattered across the Western Ghats — all within reach of the resort.

Tiger Point near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
Closest to Cloud 9

Tiger Point

A cliffside viewpoint looking straight into the valley — one of the closest lookouts to the resort, especially striking at sunrise and in the monsoon mist.

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Khandala near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
Short Drive Away

Khandala

Lonavala's twin hill town, known for its own set of viewpoints, the ghat road views and a handful of well-known local eateries.

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Rajmachi near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
A Longer Drive

Rajmachi

A twin-fort trekking destination deep in the Sahyadris, popular with monsoon trekkers for its waterfalls and sweeping valley views.

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Bhushi Dam near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
Popular Monsoon Stop

Bhushi Dam

One of the region's most-visited monsoon spots — cascading spillway water that draws crowds through July and August.

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Karla Caves near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
Half-Day Trip

Karla Caves

Rock-cut Buddhist caves dating back over two thousand years, home to one of India's largest and best-preserved chaitya halls.

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Bhaja Caves near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
Near Karla Caves

Bhaja Caves

A quieter, older set of rock-cut caves close to Karla — known for their carved stupas and monastic cells.

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Lohagad Fort near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
Popular Day Trek

Lohagad Fort

An accessible hill fort with a well-known narrow ridge approach, popular with first-time trekkers and monsoon day-trippers alike.

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Pawna Lake near Cloud 9 Hills Resort
A Scenic Drive

Pawna Lake

A large reservoir ringed by hills, known for lakeside camping and calm, still-water views — a good half-day detour from the resort.

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Monsoon clouds over the green Sahyadri ridges around Amby Valley
Along the Same Road

Amby Valley

A large planned township along Amby Valley Road, on the same route as Cloud 9 — known for its scale and its own set of scenic drives.

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Exact drive times vary by traffic and season — ask our team at check-in and we'll help you plan the best route and order for the day.
Cloud 9 Hills Resort in the monsoon

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