Tourist Attractions of Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar is a perfect tourist spot due to its topography that includes the majestic Sahyadri ranges, proximity to major cities of Mumbai, Pune , Satara, Kolhapur; weather, natural beauty, old world charm of colonial architecture along with numerous modern hotels with all technological amenities, modern transport facilities, varied cuisine, that entails a stay of comfort and leisure.
Mahabaleshwar has a rich history that goes back to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj then on to the British who made it their summer capital.
The architecture of the colonial era is still seen in many historic structures, libraries, the Governor's Bungalow, old Parsi bungalows, the boarding schools of nearby Panchgani.
Most of the scenic tourist points are also named after the English explorers who explored and enjoyed the peaks in their lifetimes.
Here is a list of the major attractions of Mahabaleshwar, not to be missed at all.
Arthur's Seat
Artist point
Babington point
Bombay point
Chinaman Waterfalls
Connaught point
Dhobi Waterfalls
Elephant's head point
Elphinstone point
Echo point
Falkland point
Gangadharpale
Gureghar nature trail viewpoint
Helen's point
Kate's point
Kamalgad fort
Koyna valley
Lodwick point
Lucky games point
Lover's point
Lingmala waterfalls
Mapro garden
Marjorie point
Morarji Castle
Market
Mini Kashmir
Old Mahabaleshwar, consisting of three temples and being the origin of the river Krishna as well as the meeting point of 5 rivers, namely the Krishna, the Venna, the Savitri, the Koyna and the Gayatri
Pratapgad fort
Parsi point
Panchgani
Polo ground
Pratap Singh park
Raigad museum
Rajapuri caves
Savitri point
Sydney point
Tapola
Table land
Three monkey point
Tiger Spring point
Venna lake and dam
Vajraj Falls
Wilson point ( Sunrise and Sunset point )
Wax Museum
There are also numerous strawberry farms in and around Mahabaleshwar, gardens and many walking trails.
Lodging and Boarding facilities include budget hotels, 3-star and 5-star hotels, all categories of resorts, private cottages and bungalows on rent, corporate guesthouses, MTDC resort , Railway Quarters.
Pre-booking is an absolute must, especially in the peak season of the summer and Diwali school , college holidays as well as the Christmas - New year week.
Weekends are also pre-booked as many tourists looking for a change prefer a 2 day break in these hills.
( Also a must-read -
Old Mahabaleshwar for its rich history and religious significance as a Hindu pilgrimage place.
Panchgani, a quaint town reminiscent of the British era )
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