Strawberry Hills And Mahabaleshwar

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A hill station that will provide you an invigorating ambience and a panoramic view of surrounding woods, imposing sloping peaks and the plains is Mahabaleshwar. This picturesque hill station is at an altitude of about 1400 meters, nestled in the lap of majestic mountain ranges of the Western Ghats. People in Maharashtra have labeled it as the queen of hill stations. In the olden days it was known as Malcolmpeth. The climate of this hilly resort will rejuvenate you and enthrall you with its charm.

Easy Access

This hill station has easy access by road from Mumbai and Pune. Pune being the main city is quite close to it. The best time of the year to visit this hilly area is from October to June. During the monsoon season the hill station is as good as shut down. In the interior of the hill station, you can walk around or even take a bus, a horse carriage and auto rickshaw or even a taxi.

Mahabaleshwar hotels cater to all budgets. If you visit here in a group you can even rent ...
... a bungalow for a week or a weekend stay. Most of the hotels will provide you with all the amenities that are required by any tourist who visits this hill station for a wonderful holiday. Apart from hotels and accommodations there are wonderful sightseeing opportunities here. If you travel a distance of about 24 kilometers from here towards the west of the hill station, you can visit the famous Pratapgarh Fort. This is where Emperor Shivaji turned the history of Maratha into a decisive course.

You can view the replica of the rocks of the Grand Canyon of More at the Author's point. This is at the height of about 1500 meters and is also known as the queen of all points. The sunset point which is commonly known as the Bombay point is a must visit. For comfort and recreation you can stay at the Grand Resort which gives you a perfect view of the Tratapadh fortress. This hotel is considered to be one of the best hotels in Mahabaleshwar. It offers fitness and spa facilities, an outdoor swimming pool and the food at its restaurant is mouthwatering.