Lonar Crater Lake Tour

Lonar Lake Tour from Mumbai

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Charges and Travel Options 

• Per person: Rs.4500
  Charges are same for all age group.
• Partial advance: Rs.1500
  You can reserve your seat by paying partial advance. Balance amount needs to be paid 10 days before departure​
• Kids Below 5 are free, above 5 same charges as Adult are applied.

Note: If you wish to opt for our help in getting your train tickets booked kindly select the relevant Add on ticket option while booking. Charges for Add-on (Twin sharing / Train tickets) needs to be paid​ instantly once the booking is confirmed from our end. We would be sharing a payment link for same.

⚠️  Eligibility condition 

1.  If you wish to apply for being part of our group, you need to "Read" and "Understand" the details such as About-us, FAQ's, Important Note section etc... and be "Aware".
2.  Each participant needs to be physically and mentally fit to participate. Do not book this event if the details mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you. 

Stay

• The stay would be in a 8 bed shared dormitory, CLICK HERE for photos.
• You can upgrade the AC Stay to a exclusive room by paying 1000 per person extra.

Travel

• The travel is done by local transport Auto/Jeep/Car/Bus depending on group size.

Note

• Please make sure you have Read and Understood the entire details, Important note, inclusions etc.. BEFORE booking the event.
• At Mischief Treks we believe in creating happy memories by adhering to Mutual-Respect, and Equality. Please read the About us page (click here) to check if you are compatible with us before you proceed for booking. 
• We get the train tickets from online IRCTC, if you book late you will get RAC/Waiting List Ticket.
• Mischief Treks provides assistance in getting your tickets booked so that you don't have to go through the hassle and all the group members can travel together. As we do not have any control or authority on 3rd party services like train/flight tickets/operations, Our role in booking tickets is just that of a helping-hand.
• The organiser reserves right to make changes to the itinerary depending on the situation.

• Identity proof (must)
• Mosquito / Insect Repellents.
• Extra pair of clothes.
• Camera, Powerbank (optional)
• Water (minimum 1 Ltr) Compulsory.
• Some ready to eat food like biscuits, plum cake etc.
• Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder. (We will have a basic first aid kit with us)
• Toiletries, Cap / Scarves and Sunglasses, Towels
• Haversack to put all your things

How to Reach Lonar Lake

• By Car: Driving from Mumbai to Lonar Lake covers around 500 kilometers and takes approximately 9 to 10 hours via NH160 and NH61. The route passes through Nashik and Aurangabad, offering a scenic drive.
• By Bus: Private and state transport buses operate from Mumbai to Aurangabad. From Aurangabad, you can take another bus or hire a taxi to reach Lonar, which is about 140 kilometers away.
• By Train: The nearest railway station to Lonar is Jalna, approximately 90 kilometers away. Trains from Mumbai to Jalna are frequent. From Jalna, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Lonar.
• By Flight: The nearest airport is Aurangabad, located around 140 kilometers from Lonar. Direct flights from Mumbai to Aurangabad are available. From the airport, you can hire a cab or take a bus to Lonar.
• Travel experts recommend that the best way to reach Lonar crater lake is to opt for Travel options from Mumbai provided by Mischief Treks.

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Lonar Lake Reviews

Is Lonar Crater Tour safe for solo participants? 

Ans. Yes is safe and comfortable. Mostly 40% of the participants come solo and blend in with the leaders and the rest of the group. Apart from standard risks of any outing there are no additional risks involved.  

Is Lonar Crater Tour safe for girls/women? 

Ans. Mischief Treks has a track record of making our events extremely safe for girls, women, kids and men too. Normally 60% to 75% of our participants are females. 

What is the last date of booking Lonar Crater Tour?

Ans. Bookings close once tickets are sold out. Ideally you need to book at least 2 month advance to the scheduled date and time for each batch in 2024 and 2025. 

How should I book Lonar Crater?

Ans. For online booking of Lonar Crater Tour, you need to login to official booking website www.mischieftreks.com and select your desired date of travel. once your plan is set, you need to press Book-Now button on the event details and follow the instructions.

What are Kids charges for Lonar Crater Tour?

Ans. Kids below 5 years are free, above 5 they would be considered as individuals and Adult charges will be applied.

I have booked/paid for the event, is my booking confirmed? 

Ans.  No !, your booking can become invalid if you do not submit the "Most Important Details" required for emergency situations. We do not allow anyone to the tour until we have complete and authentic details of the person. This info is crucial in case of an emergency and is a mandatory KYC parameter. The link for the "KYC" will be sent on WhatsApp after you complete the booking instructions mentioned on the website. Submitting incomplete/incorrect/fake details in the form or not submitting the form within 24 hours of receiving it, will make your booking invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. 

Why is submitting KYC information mandatory?

Ans.  Its a standard protocol and also a guideline by Govt of India. We are accountable for every "Human-Body" present at our event is our responsibility and in case of any unfortunate event we will be asked by authorities to provide all relevant information about you. In order to comply with the authorities we have to register authentic information from you. 

Does the cancellation/rescheduling policy apply immediately after booking?

Ans. Yes, the policy is applicable irrespective of the booking date. The cancellation / reschedule policy is applicable to everyone with immediate effect from the date and time of booking. The refunds/rescheduling requests will be processed based on the date and time of cancellation/reschedule request sent to us and the date and time of booking the event are irrelevant.

What if my application to join is disapproved due to my behavior?

Ans. Its important to understand, if you are expelled or if you try to force yourself on us, your application will be rejected based on your unacceptable behavior. If you lie to us about qualifying the eligibility condition mentioned on this page , you will be expelled from our group. Any time during the enquiry phase or after registering or during the event your behavior is considered unacceptable, you will be expelled from the group and No refunds are provided in such case of expulsion or disapproval of joining.

How many people will be coming for the Lonar Crater Tour from Mumbai?

Ans. Depends on the number of people booking the event. Generally, the regular batch size for Lonar Crater Tour from Mumbai is approximately 25-35 participants. Special days like Christmas and New Year have higher counts.

How do we get in touch after reaching meeting point? 

Ans. For Lonar Crater tour, Three days prior to event date and time, we will be creating a whatsapp group for coordination where you will be provided all the necessary information regarding contact person, exact point to meet etc..

Will we be returning at exact time mentioned in the itinerary?

Ans. The Itinerary is for reference purpose only, it is based on average time taken during our previous events. Actual timeline for a particular date depends on Weather conditions, Traffic Conditions, train delays etc..  

What is the procedure for train tickets after making payment?

Ans. Once you have made the payment for online booking, We will be sending you a KYC form (within 24-48 Hrs) to be submitted for yourself and participants in your group. After we receive the KYC details we will forward the relevant information to a ticketing agent for getting the train tickets booked in your name. The ticketing agent takes minimum 1 working day to get the processing done.
The tickets booked on your behalf will be either on RAC, Waiting List, or Confirmed Tickets depending on how soon or late you make the booking. The tickets are issued by Indian Railways, Mischief Treks or Ticketing agent cannot assure or have control on seat allocation or status of the ticket issued by Indian Railways. Our assistance is limited to get the booking done on your behalf.
Note: Kindly refer cancellation policy mentioned on this page for situations arising out of tickets getting cancelled by Indian Railways.

Can someone read out details for me on phone?

Ans. We understand that you may have questions about the event, and we're here to help. However, we want to ensure that you have the most accurate and clear information. That's why we encourage you to at least once Read the details on this page. You'll find all the information you need to know, right on your screen. If you find something on this page that is confusing, or not mentioned on the page, Click on the "WhatsApp icon on this page" and our team will be happy to provide clarification in writing. For any questions or concerns that aren't covered on this website, we can arrange a callback from one of our experienced Trek leaders. All you need to do is, let us know your query (which is not already clarified on this page) and we shall get a callback arranged.

Lonar Crater Tour Update as on September 27, 2025 

We have the Lonar crater Lake Tour from Mumbai scheduled for upcoming weekends. Booking are now open. 

As the crisp, cool air of winter sets in, it marks the perfect season to journey to a place where astronomy and mythology collide: the incredible Lonar Crater. The pleasant weather is ideal for trekking down into the crater's unique jungle ecosystem and exploring the ancient temples that dot its rim. This winter, don't just visit a geological marvel; experience it on your own terms with a private tour from Mischief Treks.

This is your expedition, crafted your way. We believe that a journey to a site this unique should be personal and unhurried. That’s why we specialize in creating fully customized Lonar Crater tour. You pick your travel dates, and you bring your own group of friends or family. Whether you're a science enthusiast eager to learn about the hyper-velocity impact, a history buff keen on the Daitya Sudan temple, or a nature lover wanting to explore the crater's unique flora and fauna, we will design an itinerary that fits your interests and schedule perfectly. It's a world away from the rigid, one-size-fits-all tours offered by mass-market operators.

While you plan your cosmic adventure, our other exciting journeys are also ready to take off. Prepare for an incredible cultural journey with our Kaas Plateau, Maharashtra's own Valley of Flowers, to witness a breathtaking carpet of millions of wildflowers in full bloom. Following that, we'll be venturing to the spectacular Rann of Kutch tour, set against the backdrop of the stunning white desert during the Rann Utsav. We also have our special batch of Kedarnath Yatra along with Rishikesh Sightseeing. For our city-based adventurers, we also have a series of thrilling Night treks in Mumbai.

Scientific & Travel Update: The Lonar Crater lake is globally renowned for its unique dual nature: its water is both saline and highly alkaline at the same time, creating an ecosystem found nowhere else on Earth. The lake famously and mysteriously turned pink a couple of years ago, a phenomenon scientists attributed to a large bloom of "Haloarchaea" microbes that thrive in high-salinity water. This event brought renewed global attention to the crater's extraordinary microbiology.

Did You Know? Lonar Crater is the only known hyper-velocity impact crater in basaltic rock on Earth. While it was once thought to be a volcanic crater, the presence of glass spherules and maskelynite (a type of glass only formed by extremely high-velocity impacts) confirmed its extraterrestrial origins. It was created by a meteor impact over 50,000 years ago

Did you know ?

At Mischief Treks, our treks, tours, trips and other events are exclusive. We don’t buy bookings from cheaper entities, nor do we sell your booking to cheaper organisers. Every participant is genuinely part of Mischief Treks. This ensures having a group of like-minded people in every batch, which in turn makes the experience much better for everyone. Yes, we do filter out unwanted people during enquiry phase itself. This helps us have like-minded people in the group. Check-out Mischief Treks Reviews to see the outcome of having amazing participants in our group (especially solo female travellers) who feel safe, comfortable and have appreciated us for providing them a memorable experience.

• 90% will be refunded if cancelled 30 days (720+ hrs) in advance.
• 75% will be refunded if cancelled 20 days (480+ hrs) in advance.
• 50% will be refunded if cancelled 10 days (240+ hrs) in advance.
• 0% refund if cancelled in less than 10 days (240 hours) of the event date and time.
• 0% refund if the participant drops out, misses bus pickup in Jalna, does not reach the Jalna station on scheduled date and time. 

Cancellation Policy Explanation 

1. The partial payment is Non-Refundable, and non transferable payment.
2. The calculation will be based on total tour cost that you have booked. Incase you have paid only a partial amount, the partial payment (if any) is not taken into consideration for calculating refund percentage based on total tour cost. 
3. If the event itself gets cancelled by Mischief Treks, The participant will be given the option to switch to any other event or any other date, Or you can opt for 100% refund. No charges will be deducted and the Participant will gets full refund of the amount paid by him/her.
4. If due to unavailability of train travel, or any other reason the Participant has to cancel the tour, The percentage of refund (as mentioned above in cancellation policy, with reference to days remaining for departure) is applicable after deduction of third-party cancellation charges i.e. train and stay. The cancellation charges of train tickets and stay need to be paid by the participant. For this event the stay cancellation charges are 2500/- per person per night of stay, Local arrangement cancellation charges will be 1500 per person per day, and train cancellation charges will be as applicable as per Indian Railways rules. Eg. If cancellation is done 11 days before departure, 2500 will be deducted from total tour amount paid and the from remaining amount 50% will be refunded.
5. Any external charges like convenience charges, train ticket booking charges of travel agents, or any other charges are not refundable.
6. In case the train tickets booked for the tour remain in waiting until 24 hours prior to departure date, We can assist in getting Tatkal Tickets as per tatkal timing of IRCTC. Additional charges for Tatkal or premium needs to be paid by the participant as applicable. 
7. In case tatkal or premium tatkal is not available and existing waiting list ticket gets cancelled by IRCTC, The participant will have to cancel his/her tour as per Point number 4 in this section. 
8. Based on availability the Participant may be provided an option to reschedule the tour for a later date. The Rescheduling will be done as per residual amount after deducting stay cancellation charges and this would require differential charges to be paid by the participant.
9. In case of Partial Payment for booking the slot, the balance payment needs to be paid 20 days prior to departure date and time. If the participant defaults in making payment and does not clear the dues 20 days prior to departure date, the partial amount will be forfeited and the participant will be considered drop out. 
10. Non-Adherence to any of the terms and details explained on this page, or intentionally ignoring the terms will lead to disciplinary action against the said participant and he/she may be expelled from the group. 

Rescheduling request by Participant 

• If you need to reschedule your booking to any other date, it can be done only if the rescheduling request is sent at least 20 days prior to event date and time and the request will be considered after paying cancellation charges for stay and travel, booked for the given date. 
• Rescheduling can only be done based on availability for the given date. 

NOTE: Please do not book this event if you do not agree to the terms and details mentioned on this page. This mutually agreed cancellation policy is applicable to the participant and us as well. The Date and time of cancellation request sent to us will be considered for calculation of the applicable slab given above. The date and time of booking the event are not relevant for calculating the number of days and hours remaining between the event date and cancellation request. It's a humble request, please do not give medical reasons, crib, argue or try to threaten/blackmail us if you drop out or cancel/reschedule the trek due to the situation at your end . 

The basis of the cancelation policy is to protect the participant and the organizers from undue financial losses arising out of unforeseen situations. If the event gets canceled due to the medical/personal emergency of the organising team member, the participants will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if there is a medical/personal emergency at the participant's end, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss.