Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar is the largest hill station in the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra state. It is situated at an altitude of 1372 m above seal level in Satara district, about 115 km southwest of Pune.
Due to its high altitude, the town has a cool climate and offers many pleasant walks. There are several lookout points which offer spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. There is an old Shiva temple in the forest, which is the source of five rivers, including the Krishna river which is the second longest river of peninsular India. Its very good place to visit.
The peak season is March-May; it rains very heavily from June to September. Mahabaleshwar is the best family weekend gateway. Mahabaleshwar is the hill station in satara district of Maharasthara State.
Although there are close to 25 'Points' in Mahabaleshwar, lots of these points would give you the same view (of mountains/valley) from a slightly different angle. The following are a must:
Lodwick Point
Arthur's Seat
Babington Point
Wilson Point
Kate's Point
Bombay Point (Sunset Point)
Elephant's head Point
Lingamala Falls (best viewed from behind Surya Resort)
Venna Lake
There are many things to do in Mahableshwar. In your leisure time you can roam about the bazaar and do lots of shopping. You can also try your luck at the poker machines.
Panchgani: Old Mahabaleshwar This is supposed to be the site of origin of the river Krishna (one of the longest rivers of central-southern India), Koyna, Venna, Savitri and Gayatri
Tapola: About 50 KMs from Mahabaleshwar. Tourists can enjoy boating. There are many scenic view points and strawberry farms on the way.
Top things to do in Mahableshwar
Boating: Visit lake Venna for a ride on paddle/ or rowing boat. You may ride boat on your own or, alternatively, you can hire one. It is a beautiful and scenic lake.
Horse Riding: Horse riding options are available at Venna lake. Usually, the horse trainer would walk along, and you can enjoy the easy paced ride. If you request the trainer, he can get you a ride at fast pace, with the horse running the circuit.
Trekking: There are many many trekking trails around the hills of Mahabaleshwar. Ask your hotel for the nearest trekking trail
Watch Sunrise and Sunsets: Go to Wilson Point or Kate's Point to watch beautiful sunrises, and to Bombay Point or Elphinstone Point to see glowing sunsets.
The best time to visit Lingamala waterfalls is after the monsoons as the water dries uo during summer
The Bazaar is in the center of town and consists of a pedestrian-only street with shops selling everything from fancy locally-made walking sticks to snacks and the specialty of the region - roasted chickpea nuts.
Honey: One can buy the famous Kolhapuri slippers, shoes and sandals in the bazaar
Leather Footwear: One can buy the famous Kolhapuri slippers, shoes and sandals in the bazaar
Strawberries, Mulberries and carrots are the speciality of Mahabaleshwar. One should not forget to try the Corn grown locally available in both roasted and boiled form.
A typical tour of Mahabaleshwar could be done in 3 days. Day 1 along Pratapgad fort direction. Day 2 along Arthur seat and Day 3 along Panchgani Mapro direction.
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