Lonar Meteorite Crater Lake

A mystical hyper-velocity meteorite impact crater containing a saline-soda lake set amidst the volcanic Deccan traps.

Location: Lonar, Buldhana, Maharashtra, Buldhana District, Maharashtra

Best time: November to February

How to reach: Nearest railhead is Jalna (90 km). Accessible by road from Aurangabad (140 km).

Created over 50,000 years ago by a massive hyper-velocity meteorite impact, the Lonar Crater is a unique geological phenomenon. It is the only known impact crater in basaltic rock globally. The circular depression is nearly 1.8 kilometers in diameter and hosts a unique alkaline and saline lake at its base, surrounded by dense semi-evergreen forests and ancient decaying temples.