Mahabaleshwar is a beautified hill station in Western Ghats, Satara district of Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar is also famous for its strawberries, Mahabaleshwar is also well known for its numerous rivers, magnificent cascades ,majestic peaks and other hill points.The city comprises of ancient temples, boarding schools, manicured and lush green dense forest, waterfalls, hills, valleys.
According to the legend, Maharaja Pratapsinha of Satara planned to develop Mahabaleshwar as a health resort. Sir John Malcolum was the first governor to visit Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra India in the year 1828. It was he who established Mahabaleshwar in the year 1829.
The tourists visiting this evergreen place can travel along the long beautiful roads and forest.tourists can also enjoy horse riding. This place is well known for its good quality fruits and vegetables. You can find fruits like raspberries, goose berries,strawberries, mulberries and vegetables like red potatoes, French beans, beets, salad, carrots and radishes. tourists should not miss to enjoy boating in Venna Lake.
If you are planning holiday for 3-4 days and want to see the beauty of nature encased in the stunning architectures of Victorian era,then this hill station of Mahabaleshwar is best option near by Mumbai, it is a true retreat that will refresh your mind and senses unlike any other. Drive through the misty alleys and Ghats that can give any traveler the joy of wanderlust.
Destination : Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
Destination Type : Hill Station
Ideal Trip Duration : 2 Full Days
Distance from Mumbai : 264 kms
Nearest City to Mahabaleshwar : Pune and Mumbai
Things to do : water rafting
Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar : June to October
Where to stay Mahabaleshwar : Hotels in Mahabaleshwar, Resorts in Mahabaleshwar
Entry : Free
Near By Place to Visit in Mahabaleshwar : Elephant's Head point,Chinaman's falls,Dhobi waterfall,Arthur's seat,Panchgani,Venna Lake,Mahabaleshwar Temple,Wilson Point,Tapola,Elphinstone Point,Lingmala Falls,Connaught Peak,Morarji Castle,Helen's point,Lodwick Point,Koyna Valley Trek,Tiger's Spring,Arthur's Seat Trek,Bombay point,Krishnabai Temple,Panch Ganga Temple,Mapro Garden,On Wheelz,Babington Point,Velocity Entertainmentz,Marjorie Point,Table Land,Roman Catholic Church.
Mahabaleshwar Weather:
Summer: Maximum - 31°C and Minimum - 18°C
Winter: Maximum - 25°C and Minimum - 12 °C
How to reach Mahabaleshwar By Air
If you are planning to travel by flight then Mahabaleshwar then you have to Pune,the nearest airport of Mahabaleshwar is in Pune, which is about 120 kilometres away. You can hire a taxi or a bus from Pune here to Mahabaleshwar.
How to reach Mahabaleshwar By Bus
There are several buses running between Mumbai and Mahabaleshwar, which is a distance of about 264 kilometres from Mumbai. You will find both state transport as well as private buses from Mumbai and Pune.
There are many options to reach Mahabaleshwar by bus. Many bus services including Volvo, Sleeper and regular buses from Mumbai and Pune to Mahabaleshwar are available on different ticket rates.For Mahabaleshwar there are private and State Transport buses are also running frequently.
If you did not get train or flight ticket then you should go by private buses (AC/Non AC) which have options of sleeper coach also. Dont not worry about how you travel long journey by bus as bus halt many stoppage where passenger take a break for tea/coffee/snack/breakfast/toilet etc ,where you can refresh.
How to reach Mahabaleshwar By Train
Mahabaleshwar does not have a railway station.Pune is the the nearest and very convenient railway station. The distance between Mumbai to Pune is around 120 kms. There are many trains
running between Mumbai to Pune. After arrival at Pune, take a bus or a taxi from Pune to Mahabaleshwar.
How to reach Mahabaleshwar By Self Drive
If you want to self drive from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar it will take about 5 hours depending on the traffic and road. You have following two options of road –
1.You go first Panvel Navi Mumbai,then from Panvel through Mahad and Poladpur road
2.Take the Mumbai - Pune expressway and the highway onward from Pune to Satara.
2nd option would be about 40 kms long but the ride is much better and you would actually reach faster.
Mahabaleshwar distance from Satara is 54 km , 123 km from Pune, 177 km from Kolhapur, 243 km from Mumbai, and 377 km from Panaji.
Mahabaleshwar is one of the best places to visit near Pune & Mumbai and among the top Places to visit in Maharashtra.
What is the Nearest Airport to Mahabaleshwar?
Answer : Pune and Mumbai
What is the Nearest Railway Station to Mahabaleshwar?
Answer : Pune
I had visited the best place for night camping near Pune last year, and it was a fantastic time with my husband as it had been my wish to sleep under the stars while holding my partner's hand and it was the best experience of my life ever! The best part is that my husband enjoyed it too! He is more of an adrenaline junkie and he likes adventures and all, but when he loved this place, I fell in love with this place too!
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