About this location
Formed by a meteorite impact roughly 50,000 years ago, Lonar is one of the world's few crater lakes in basalt rock — a geological curiosity as much as a wildlife site, though its saline waters have recently begun drawing occasional flamingo flocks alongside resident waterbirds.
Species You Can Photograph in Lonar Lake
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarGood
AprOff-season
MayOff-season
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Airport (~160 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Jalna (~90 km)
By Air
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Airport is the nearest airport, about 160 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Jalna is the nearest railway station, about 90 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Lonar crater is in Buldhana district, about 160 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad). A trail leads down the crater rim to the lake and its temples; start early to avoid the midday heat.
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Photography tips for Lonar Lake
A rim-top viewpoint gives sweeping views of the lake, with a walking trail down to the shoreline; visit for the geology and landscape first, with any bird activity as a bonus.
Conservation: A protected geological and wildlife sanctuary, valued as much for its rare impact-crater geology as for its wetland habitat.
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