Key attractions : Arthur's Seat is the most popular point in Mahabaleshwar popularly known as Queen of the Points. Arthur's Seat is famous for floating of light objects. If you throw light things like cold drink cap in the valley, it comes up again due to air pressure. From Arthur's Seat Point, one can see picturesque vista having Konkan on one side and Desh (Deccan) on the other.
This point is named after Arthur Malet who lost his wife and 1 month old daughter in a tragic ferry accident in Savitri River.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.
Note: Arthur's Seat Point area has 6 points in total viz Arthur's Seat Point, Echo Point, Hunter Point, Tiger Spring Point, Window Point and Malcom Point.

Read More

Key attractions : Monkey Point is natural sculpture of the stones which looks like three monkeys sitting beside each other. The sculpture seems to be portraying 3 monkeys of Gandhiji which say..

• See No Evil
• Hear No Evil
• Speak No Evil

Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Read More

Key attractions : Elphinstone point offers great view of Pratapgad fort and valleys of river Koyna and Savitri. Elphinstone Point was discovered in 1830 by Dr. Murray. This point got its name from Mountstuart Elphinstone, the then Governor of Bombay Presidency.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Read More

Key attractions : Old Mahabaleshwar, also known as Kshetra Mahabaleshwar, has 3 temples: Panchganga temple, Mahabaleshwar temple and Krishna temple. It is believed that five rivers (Krishna, Venna, Savitri, Koyna and Gayatri) originate from gaumukhi inside Panchganaga temple. Panchganga temple was constructed in the 13th century by Yadava King Singhandeo. Mahabaleshwar Temple is built in 1215 AD as per historical records. Ramdasi Math which has a copy of Dasbodh edited by Samarth Ramdas himself. Krishna temple which is 1 km away from Panchganga temple is built in Hemadpanti style.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Read More

Key attractions : Kate's Point/Needle Hole Point is the most picturesque photograph of Mahabaleshwar. The photo above looks like elephant head or needle hole which is truly a wonder of nature. Kate's Point is named after the then british governer Sir John Malcolm's daughter. Echo Point returns back one's voice when shouted loudly into the valley. The echo point is quite popular among fun-seekers. Children can enjoy Camel, horse ride, merry-go-round etc.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.
Note: Kate's Point area has 3 points in total viz Kate's Point, Echo Point and Needle Hole Point.

Read More

Key attractions : Venna lake is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mahabaleshwar. Venna lake is man made lake and not a natural lake constructed in 1942 by Chhatrapati Shri Appasaheb Maharaj (descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj). Row and Peddle boats are available for the tourists. Horse riding, fun fair games like toy train, merry-go-round are popular with children. Venna lake Choupati stalls serve typical choupati food.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: 9 am to sunset, everyday.
Peak Time: After 4:00 PM.
Waiting Time: 30-45 minutes
Admission fees: Charges for Row and Peddle boats.
Venna Lake Boating Charges

• Row Boat: Rs.250 for 30 mins or Rs. 500 for 1 hour. Max 7 ppl.
• Peddle Boat: Rs. 440 for 1 hour. Max 6 ppl.

Read More

Key attractions : Sunset Point is one of the most popular points of Mahabaleshwar. Sunset Point is also popularly known as Mumbai Point or Bombay Point. The Mumbai Point is the oldest point of Mahabaleshwar. The point got it's name as the point is on the old road to Mumbai. The place has a large open space with a bandstand. Many activities like Horse riding, Choupati games are popular with the tourists.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: Sunset, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Read More

Key attractions : Mahabaleshwar market is must visit place for shopaholics and for buying souvenirs.
Mahabaleshwar is famous for buying below items.

• Strawberries
• Chana from Mama Chanawala
• Farm fresh carrots and radish
• Mapro Juices, syrups and crushes
• Wooden handicrafts / sticks
• Cane items
• Leather footware
• Honey

Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: 9 am to 11 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Read More

Key attractions : Wilson Point also known as Sunrise Point, is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar at 1439 m. Wilson point is the only point in Mahabaleshwar where both sunrise and sunset can be seen. This point is named after Sir Leslie Wilson, the Governor of Bombay province.
3 towers are built on the Wilson Point platue provide mesmerizing vista of Mahabaleshwar and surrounding area

• 1st Tower: Sunrise and Polo ground can be seen from 1st tower.
• 2nd Tower: Panchgani platue and route to lingamala waterfall can be seen from 2nd tower.
• 3rd Tower: Old Mahabaleshwar, Elphinstone point, Cannought peak point can be seen from 3rd tower.

Category: Must Visit if visited at sunrise
Visiting hours: Sunrise everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Read More

Key attractions : Pratapgad fort is definitely a must-see tourist attraction for tourists. Mahabaleshwar trip would be a little monotonous without Pratapgad. Pratapgad is one of three most famous forts of Shivaji Maharaj (other two being Raigad and Rajgad). In famous Battle of Pratapgad, Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzal Khan and defeated his army despite being outnumbered. Pratapgad is privately owned by Chhatrapati Udayan Raje Bhosale who is descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Pratpgad used to host Diwan-e-Khas (meeting of ministers) during the time of Shivaji Maharaj. Pratapgad fort was built by Shivaji Maharaj in the period 1656 to 1659.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: Sunrise to Sunset, everyday.
Admission fees: None.
Note: Even today the entrance of the fort is opened and closed at sunrise and sunset.

Read More

Key attractions : A trip to Mahabaleshwar would be incomplete without a visit to Strawberry Farm in the land of Strawberries. One can visit strawberry farms during the period between December to April. Where to Visit: You can visit strawberry farm on Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani Road or Mahabaleshwar-Tapola Road and buy farm-fresh strawberries. The Britishers brought strawberry plants from Australia and planted in Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar and today these strawberries are exported to various countries. Held in the month of March/April (during the Easter weekend), the Mapro Strawberry Festival at Mapro Garden, has become a much awaited annual event.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Read More

Key attractions : Mapro Garden is a very very popular tourist spot in Mahabaleshwar. Mapro premises has Chocolate factory, a small nursery, a restaurant serving delectable food, children's play area and retail outlet selling mapro products. Mapro is short form of Mahabaleshwar Products.
Mapro is famous for its food.

• Sandwiches (Around Rs. 180)
• Pizza (Around Rs. 400)
• Strawberry with Cream (Around Rs. 169 - 199)

Mapro Garden retail outlet gives 10% discount on all mapro products. Mapro also hosts famous Strawberry Festival in the month of March/April during the Easter weekend.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: 9 am to 10 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None. Food charges applicable.

Read More

Key attractions : Table Land, at 4,550 ft above sea level, is the highest point in Panchgani. This volcanic platue is Asia's second longest mountain plateau after tibetan platue. Table Land is popular bollywood shooting spot. Many movies like Raja Hindustani, Mela, Taare Jameen Par, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (and many more) are shot at this place. The Pandavas footprints is one of the famous tourist spot on table land. As per mythology, Pandavas had stayed here for a while and used Devil's Kitchen place as kitchen. There is only one tree on table land which is known as one tree point.
Category: Must Visit
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.
Note: Table land area has 5 points in total viz Table land, Shooting Point, Pandava's Footprints, Devil's Kitchen and One Tree Point.

Read More