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Activity Aurangabad, India
Day Trip to Lonar Crater Lake Explore Cosmic Mysteries
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About this activity
Visiting Lonar Crater Lake is like stepping into a living museum where Earth, space, and mythology converge. This rare natural wonder — formed by a meteor impact over 50,000 years ago — is one of only a handful of such craters in the world, and the only one set in basalt rock. Its shimmering green waters are not only scientifically priceless, often compared to conditions on Mars, but are also steeped in Hindu legends of Lord Vishnu’s battle with the demon Lonasura. Surrounded by ancient temples, migratory birds, and an eerie, otherworldly landscape, Lonar offers travelers an experience that is both spiritual and cosmic. For those who crave more than just monuments, it is a hidden gem of India where history, science, and storytelling meet.
At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- 5 Senses Walks
Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–83 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
- Included: Guide
Itinerary
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Lonar Lake
6 hours Admission included
One of Earth's greatest cosmic secrets, the Lonar Crater Lake, is only three hours from Aurangabad. It was created 50,000 years ago when an outer-space asteroid struck the Deccan plateau. Today, this emerald-green lake is a breathtaking blend of science, legend, and natural beauty. This day trip departs Aurangabad and takes you past old forts and undulating farmlands, down into an unearthly-feeling crater, past enigmatic temples associated with epic mythology, and along seas that scientists liken to those on Mars. The opportunity to stand where mythology and astronomy converge and Earth speaks its cosmic past makes it more than just a tourism excursion.
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Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
2 h 30 min
Travel each way is 2.5 hrs
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Hotel O Balaji Executive Lodging
- Treat Imperial Aurangabad City Center
- Spree Hotel Aurangabad
- Hotel O Laxmi Lodging
- Hotel Shree Maya
- Hotel Unnati
- Hotel Prime Lodging
- Hotel Grand Imperial - An Hospitality
- Hotel Shangrila Elite
- A Square Executive Hotel
- FabHotel Grand Imperial
- Collection O Shirdi Near Dwarkamai Shirdi Temple
and 243 more pickup points
Pick up from lobby of Hotel
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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