City Info
Mahabaleshwar - How to get there:
By Airways:
The nearest airport is at Pune, it is 120 km from Mahabaleshwar.
By Railways:
Nearest railhead is Satara, 47 km from Mahabaleshwar.
By Roadways:
Mahabaleshwar is very well connected by road from Satara and Pune.
About
Mahabaleshwar is situated in the middle of the Sahyadris, south of Pune. It is regarded as the queen of hill stations in Maharashtra and lies at an altitude of 1372 m. Once, it was the summer capital of Bombay Presidency during the British rule. Numerous majestic mansions built during the British days still stand as monuments of the Raj. Mahabaleshwar is the origin of the five rivers - Krishna, Koyna, Venna, Savitri, and Gayatri, and got its name from the Mahabaleshwar Temple. The area is rich in springs, waterfalls, and lush green valleys. Sir B D Petit library and Morarji Castle are worth visiting here. Tourists can enjoy boating or fishing on the Venna Lake.
Tourist Attractions
Arther Seat
This is famous point of Mahabaleshwar. The enchanting view of the baron deep valley of Savitri in Konkan on left and dense forest called "Bramhaaranya" of Deccan is in the right. You can also see Raigad fort & Torana fort, if the weather is clear. There are many points on this route like Tiger Spring, Echo Point Elhpniston Point and many others.
Echo Point
On the way to Arther’s point you can see breath-taking scenery of echo point, the deep valleys, and sharp cuts of mountains.
Venna Lake
Venna lake with an area of 28 Acres and average deep of the 10 ft. constructed by Ch.Appasaheb Maharj, Raja of Satara in 1842. It is Situated 2 Km from the ST Stand on Panchgani road.
View from Falkland point
The marvelous scene of Koyana in the deep valley adds immense beauty while looking at sunset time.
Lingmala Waterfalls
This is very good picnic spot, close to Venna Lake situated on the road to Panchagani.
Bombay Point
This is a famous point in Mahabaleshwar, popularly known as `Sunset Point`
Kshetra Mabaleshwar
The name of city Mahabaleshwar came from the Lord Shiva (Mahabali), the temple situated in old Mahabaleshwar, popularly known as Kshetra Mahableshwar. It is situated 5 Km from Mahabaleshwar city. Where there are different temples, one Krishnabai Temple, the oldest one built in 13th Century. The 5 holy rivers Krishna, Venna, Koyana, Savitri and Gayatri starts from here called as "Panchganga Temple".
Excursions
Panchgani
Panchgani is a hill station in Satara District, Maharashtra, situated at an altitude of 1,334 m. It lies just 38 m below Mahabaleshwar and got its name from the five hills around it. On one side from Mahabaleshwar to Panchgani one can find the Krishna River flowing through the farms, ravines, and hamlets. On the other side there are the coastal plains. From the time of the British, the air of Panchgani, with its high level of oxygen, has been famous for its curative and restorative effects. This is still a favorite haunt of ill and convalescing patients. The Venna Lake and Mahabaleshwar Hill Station are nearby attractions. The Pune Lohegaon Airport is 98 km from here. The nearest railhead is also at Pune. Panchgani is well-linked by road to Mumbai, Pune, and other important places.