Mahabaleshwar-a Heaven On Earth

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A scenic hilly resort located in the lap of the splendid mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, Mahabaleshwar in endowed with a revitalizing ambiance. Situated at a height of 1372 meters, Mahabaleshwar offers tourists picturesque view of the plains besides a panorama of imposing peaks and surrounding forests. This hill station discovered by the British is called the queen of hill stations in the state of Maharashtra.

Weather in Mahabaleshwar

This idyllic hilly resort has a moderate climate year round. However, the perfect time to visit Mahabaleshwar is from October to June.

Winters are cool- ideal for sightseeing and summers are also very pleasant.

Mahabaleshwar gets average annual rainfall and the place looks stunning in rains.

Accommodation in Mahabaleshwar

Accommodation in Mahabaleshwar is available to suit the budget of different kinds of travelers. There are private villas and luxury hotels offering excellent recreational and dining facilities besides impeccable service. There are other hotels as well that offer visitors warm hospitality and comfort features at reasonable rates.

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... also has an array of fine dining joints that provide multi-cuisine menus in addition to sumptuous local cuisine.

Mahabaleshwar tourist attractions

The magical charm, ethereal landscapes and strawberry farms make this place one of the most sought after destination for tourists and places to visit in Mahabaleshwar are aplenty.

A must watch spectacle in Mahabaleshwar is the famous Morarji Castle. An old structure influenced by British architectural style, Morarji Castle charms the onlookers with its magical appeal.

The Pratapgarh Fort is yet another place to visit in Mahabaleshwar due to its historic significance.

The beautiful Rajpuri Caves in Panchgani is one of the main Mahabaleshwar tourist attractions owing to its religious importance. These ancient caves are surrounded by holy kunds (ponds) and people believe that a holy dip in these ponds has a healing effect.

Babington Point, an enchanting location at an altitude of 1294 meters is also a favorite among tourists.

The Chinaman’s Waterfall falls and the Dhobi Waterfall with their cascading streams of lucid water holds the spectators spellbound.

Other Mahabaleshwar tourist attractions include Kate’s point, Hunter point, Helen’s point, Falkland point, Lodwick point and many more.

Things to Do in Mahabaleshwar

On the edge of the beautiful Venna Lake, a local boathouse rents out rowboats as well as pedal boats. Tourists can enjoy a boat ride coupled with mystical nature’s beauty.

One of the interesting things to do in Mahabaleshwar is cycling. Bikes can be easily hired from Vasant Cycle Mart for Rs. 50 a day.

Visitors can also enjoy delectable Parsi and continental dishes with a glass of wine at Grapevine in elegant wrought-iron table settings topped with beautiful placemats. Another joint for food lovers is Hotel Rajmahal that offers some mouth-watering vegie delights.

Author’s Bio:

Praveen is a prominent and amateur writer, primarily focusing on providing Mahabaleshwar travel guide for those planning to travel to Mahabaleshwar. Here you can get top places to visit in Mahabaleshwar, things to do, information on accommodations in Mahabaleshwar and lots more.