Mahabaleshwar Travel Blog by Tushar Sanas · 2024-01-01

36 Best Places to Visit in
Mahabaleshwar

The mysterious Mahabaleshwar is a fanciful hill station popular for its natural beauty, strawberries and 30 plus breathtaking viewpoints. All major attractions are covered in our all inclusive packages from Mumbai.

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Best Places to Visit in Mahabaleshwar

Best Time to Visit Mahabaleshwar

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Summer March to June

Strawberry season. Good climate for families and couples.

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Monsoon July to September

Lush greenery waterfalls at peak. Some activities limited.

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Winter December to February

Best time. Clear views all activities and scenic beauty.

1. Mapro Garden

Known for production of delicious strawberries. Includes chocolate factory restaurant nursery kids play area and retail outlet. You can tour the Mapro Foods Factory to see strawberry jams marmalades and syrups being made. Timings 8 am to 8 pm.

2. Dhobi Waterfall

Located less than 3 km from Mahabaleshwar. Cascades directly into the valley and merges with River Koyna. Perfect for picnics amid lush vegetation. Timings 6 am to 6 pm.

3. Wilson Point Mumbai Point

At 1439 metres above sea level the highest point in Mahabaleshwar. Breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Known as Sunrise Point. Timings 6 am to 8 pm.

4. Venna Lake

Man made lake built by Raja of Satara. Paddle boating and horse riding available. Boating: Rs 500 Row Boat per hour · Rs 440 Paddle Boat per hour. Timings 7 am to 7 pm.

5. Pratapgarh Fort

Historical fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Afzal Tower, Bhavani Temple and Lord Shiva temple. Timings 6 am to 6 pm. Covered in our 2N 3D and 3N 4D packages.

6. Arthur Seat Queen of Points

The most celebrated viewpoint in Mahabaleshwar. Panoramic views of Brahma Aranyana and Savitri River valley from 1340 metres. Timings 9 am to 8 pm.

7. Lingmala Waterfall

Short forest trek leads to this spectacular fall. Entry Rs 20 per person and Rs 10 for still camera. Timings 8 am to 5:30 pm.

8. Elephant Head Point

Unusual resemblance to an elephant head and trunk. Also known as Elphinstone Point or Needle Hole Point. Timings 9 am to 6 pm.

9. Table Land Panchgani

Highest point of Panchgani at 4550 ft. Asia 2nd largest volcanic plateau. Famous Bollywood film location. Horse ride Rs 750 for 45 minutes and Rs 1400 for 1.5 hours at own expense.

10. Kate Point and Echo Point

Famous Echo Point is a 50 metre high rock. Breathtaking views of Krishna Valley. Named after Kate Malcolm daughter of Sir John Malcolm. 6 km from Venna Lake.

11. Babington Point

2.5 km from market. Views of Makarandgadh, Solshi and Koyna valley. Favourite for birdwatchers. Read our complete Babington Point guide.

12. Tapola Mini Kashmir

Small village 30 km from Mahabaleshwar. Famous Shivsagar Lake for motorboat riding kayaking and water scooter riding.

What are the best places to visit in Mahabaleshwar?

Top 12 places: Mapro Garden, Dhobi Waterfall, Wilson Point, Venna Lake boating Rs 500 per hour, Pratapgarh Fort, Arthur Seat, Lingmala Waterfall entry Rs 20, Elephant Head Point, Table Land horse ride Rs 750 for 45 minutes, Kate Point, \1 and Tapola Mini Kashmir.

What is the entry fee at Lingmala Waterfall?

Entry Rs 20 per person and Rs 10 for Still Camera. Timings 8 am to 5:30 pm.

What is the horse riding charge at Table Land Panchgani?

Horse ride at Table Land Rs 750 for 45 minutes and Rs 1400 for 1.5 hours.

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