Location : In Raigad District, Maharashtra. Phalyan, the base village is 50 km from Lonavla.

View Point : Lion's Point, 12 km from Lonavla on the Sahara (Ambavne) route. Lion's Point is a scenic place popular for scenic beauty and film shooting. The song 'I Love My India' was cinematised here. A tourist is attracted by the beauty of the valley deep below and a steep rising hill from the valley. The hill locally called Babita/Moradi has steep ridge in one
side and is pyramidal in shape. From Lonavla travel by Pali bus and get down at Parali. From Parali one can reach Mangaon village by six seater (Vikram, Rs 7).

The road leads to Phalyan village, a 15 minute walk. From the village , a panoramic view of the hill pyramid is enchanting. A 1.5 hour trek takes to a rock climbing wall. With some idea of basic rock climbing one can climb the 20 m wall. Another 40 minute climb over a steep ridge take to the base of the final dome. After a steep rock climb of 15 m one can reach the top. The top of the Hill is 10 m in diameter with a flag pole.

At the top, it is a celebration time with dancing. The great appaluse of the crowd eagerly waiting at Lion's Point increase the joy and thrill.

After spending 10 to 15 minutes at the top one can return. One has to be very careful while descending as the route is of high gradient and slipping sand/rock. Climb down cautiously to the rock wall in 1.5 hour. Take your own time while descending. This is not a climbing competition, Don't be in a hurry. Climb down the rock wall of 20 m and a further comparetively easy trek of 1 hour to Phalyan village. To and fro trek takes 5 hour.

It will be a memorable experience for a life time. So try your chance and be get delighted by the area's beauty. Some tips for the trek - Carry water, camera and some packed food. Start early to avoid the hot sun and severe sweating. A guide from Phalyan village is essential for the first time trekker.