Mahabaleshwar is a place gifted with wonderful beauty of nature and is only at a distance of 120 kms from Pune and 260 kms from Mumbai. Typical travel time is 3 to 3.5 hours from Pune and 5 hours from Mumbai. On the way, you can take a halt at Wai to visit the Mahaganpati temple, and at Panchgani to visit strawberry farms.
Mahabaleshwar the most beautiful hill stations of Maharashtra that is why it is famous as "Queen of Hill stations". The place is decorated by lush evergreen forests of Western Ghats, cascading waterfalls and lovely weather.
Mahabaleshwar attracts visitors from all over the India. It is source of River Krishna; the River originates from Mahadeva Temple. River Krishna is worshipped here in the form of Goddess.
Main Attractions:
In Mahabaleshwar, Venna Lake and Arthur’s point, which is the highest peak, are the most popular sights. Arthur,s point or Arthur’s seat offers beautiful sight of Savitri River. Venna is not natural lake. It is built by the Ruler of Satara, Shri Appa Saheb Maharaj. You can enjoy a cruise or pedal boating in the lake. This is ideal place for spending time with kids.
There are also other points to go to, such as Wilson point, Sunset point, Connaught point, Elephant point, Kates point and Lodwick point. From the tip of these points you can scenic view of Sahyadri Mountains and spectacular valley.
One more place of attraction nearby is Lingamala waterfall, which is merely 6 kms away from Mahabaleshwar; that you can visit in monsoons. The clear water cascading from rocks gives you beautiful sight. Of course, the temple of Mahabaleshwar, the namesake of the town, is on everyone’s list of places to go.
Several accommodation options are available in and around town. You will get both budget hotels and luxurious hotels and resorts around the town.
When to Visit?
The climate of Mahabaleshwar is pleasing all over the year. During summer also the atmosphere will cool. So you can visit here any time of the year. Accounting for all the sights and places, this is a trip for three to five days.
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