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Day Trip to Lonar Crater Lake Explore Cosmic Mysteries

5.0 (3 reviews) 12 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Day Trip to Lonar Crater Lake Explore Cosmic Mysteries

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.

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Day Trip to Lonar Crater Lake Explore Cosmic Mysteries

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