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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Key attractions : Lodwick Point area has 2 points in total viz Lodwick Point and Elephant Head Point. General Lodwick was the first British officer to climb the hill. To honour General Lodwick's achievement, his son erected a memorial pole of about 25 ft.
Elephant Head Point: Near Lodwick Point, extended front part of hill looks like Elephant Head. Hence, this point is known as Elephant Head Point. This point offers unmatched views of the Pratapgad Fort and Elphinstone Point at a distance.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

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.

Key attractions : Parsi point is on Mahabaleshwar-panchgani road. Parsi point offers spectacular views of mountains, krishna valley and backwaters of Dhom dam. Parsi point is also has small park for childrens to play.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Key attractions : Connaught Peak is second highest peak of the hill station with height of 1400 m. Most of the Mahabaleshwar Peaks offer valley view. Cannought Peak offers view of Mahabaleshwar evergreen forests in addition to valley view. Initially this peak was known as Mount Olympia. This peak was renamed as Connaught Peak after the Duke of Connaught visited this spot and fell in love with its breathtaking beauty. Kamalgad, Rajgad, Torna are visible in the North direction where as Panchganmi, Pasarani ghat are visible in the East direction. Ajinkyatara, Yavateshwar, Makarandgad, Pratapgad and old Mahabaleshwar are also visible from this point.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Key attractions : Lingmala Waterfall is a major attraction in mahabaleshwar on the Venna river. The region has two waterfalls, one mini waterfall and one main waterfall which falls from the height of 500 feet. July to October is best time to visit the waterfall. Lingmala waterfall area also has wild animals like Giant Squirrel which is state animal of maharashtra.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: Rs. 20

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

Key attractions : Cactus in the premises of the Government Milk Scheme office is around 38 feet tall. In 2001, this cactus made entry into Limca Book of Records as Tallest Cactus in India.
This Cactus is located in the premises of the Government Milk Scheme office around just 1 KM away from Mahabaleshwar Bus Stand This 20 year old Cactus has seven branches and it is still growing.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.
Note: Bee Keeping Centre and Tallest Cactus are very close to each other at around 100 meters.

Key attractions : Government owned Bee Keeping Centre is another popular tourist spot in Mahabaleshwar. An educational tour to the local bee-keeping Centre provides a fascinating insight to the honeybee rearing and honey collection process. The Centre has around 600 wooden hives. Total number of Bees is around 25000 to 30000. Hoeny bees roam around 5 square km area and bring honey to the hive. Bee Keeping Centre is located around just 1 KM away from Mahabaleshwar Bus Stand
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.
Note: Bee Keeping Centre and Tallest Cactus are very close to each other at around 100 meters.

Key attractions : Plato Point area has 2 points in total viz Plato Point and King's Chair. In addition area also has Swayanbhoo Ganesh Mandir. You need to walk up to Plato point from Ganesh Mandir. Plato point offers scintillating view of surrounding green area. Kamalgad, Tableland and tower of Wilson point can be seen from here. King's Chair is a small platue in the midst of green woods. It looks like nature's chair.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None.

Key attractions : Velocity Entertainmentz is a Amusement park on Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani road with an outdoor games like Go-karting, indoor games, restaurant and ATM. The outdoor games like Go-karting, Gyroscope, Hanging Merry Go-Round, Train, Zorbing Ball and Drop Tour-18 Sector are available. Indoor games include Air Hockey, Dashing Cars, Basket Ball and HeliCopter. Velocity Entertainmentz premises also has a couple of restaturants - Temptation and Pallaudium. The park has a SBI ATM facility.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 9 pm, everyday.
Admission fees: None. Charges applicable per ride.
Note: Unlike On Wheelz which is mainly targetted for children under 11-12 years old, Velocity entertainmentz has been targetted for grown up kids or adults.

Key attractions : On Wheelz Amusement Park is children's theme park in Panchgani. For Children Baby train, Sun and moon - a small giant wheel rides are there. There are rides for Adult and Family also. Mr. and Mrs. Khanna movie was shot in On Wheelz park.
Category: Popular
Visiting hours: 9 am to 6 pm, everyday.
Admission fees:
Child package: Rs. 300 Unlimited rides.
Adult package: Rs. 400 Unlimited rides.
Or Alternately
Entry Fees: Rs. 50 and fees of Rs. 50 per ride.
Note: On Wheelz park is mainly targetted for children below 11-12 years.