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When you are totally exhausted and need a respite from the
humdrum life of the chaotic cities, then heading towards the
secluded location in salubrious surroundings is best.
Maharashtra has many of them to refresh and rejuvenate you.
Overlooking the Krishna and Koyna valleys, Mahabaleshwar, at
an altitude of 1372 m, opens up a whole world of nature's
delight. With an air of untouched beauty, it is a paradise
for nature explorers and peace lovers. Mahabaleshwar retains
its quintessential old world charm, despite the rising
number of tourists that visit the town in the peak hours for
its composed climate and eye soothing views. Also in the
list are the picturesque location of Khandala and Lonavala,
the two most loved hill resorts for the tourists in
Maharashtra. |
MAHABALESHWAR |
Location :
In the
state of
Maharashtra
in the
western
coast of
India.
Major
Tourist
Attractions
:
Mount
Malcolm,
Catholic
Church,
Mahabaleshwar
Club,
Morarji
Castle,
Pratapgad
Fort,
Panchgani
Best
Hangout :
Panchgani
Best
Activity : Roam
around
Nearby
Tourist
Destinations
:
Mumbai,
Aurangabad,
Nagpur,
Pune,
Satara,
Matheran,
Lonavla,
Khandala.
When To
Visit :
October to
June
About
Mahabaleshwar
The
highest
hill
station in
the
Western
Ghats of
Maharashtra,
Mahabaleshwar
is
situated
at 1372 m
around
Lake Venna.
Mahabaleshwar
was the
summer
capital of
Governor
of the old
Bombay
Presidency.
Spread in
10 sq km.
of land,
Mahabaleshwar
is the
most ideal
respite
from the
humdrum
life of
the city.
There are
30 valley
viewpoints
with
panoramic
views
spread
through
out the
hill
station
and the
way to
these
places
most
enchanting
with
shady,
pleasant
walks and
treks. The
area has
strong
historical
connections
with
Shivaji,
the heroic
Maratha
warrior
king.
The
Britishers
built
several
mansions,
cottages
and
bungalows
all around
the town,
lending it
a
charming,
sophistication.
The place
is popular
with both
Indian and
foreign
tourists,
for its
luring and
refreshing
surroundings.
Tourist
Attractions
in
Mahabaleshwar
Mount
Malcolm
Mount
Malcolm
used to be
the most
famous
building
in the
olden
days. It
was built
in 1829
with
superb
architectural
skills.
Unfortunately,
today it
has lost a
lot of its
old charm.
Catholic
Church
A visit to
the old
Roman
Catholic
Holy cross
church is
worth a
detour.
Although
the church
is
practically
falling
apart, its
stained-glass
windows
are still
a sight to
behold.
Mahabaleshwar
Club
Built in
1881, the
club is
still
flourishing
and
well-preserved.
Only
members of
the club
are
allowed to
stay here.
It is very
popular
for its
well-tended
roses and
lovely
jogging
track.
Pratapgad
Fort
The
historic
Pratapgad
Fort (24
km) was
built by
the
Maratha
chieftain
Chhatrapati
Shivaji in
1656, to
control
the
rebellious
rulers of
the nearby
Javali
Basin. It
is said
that,
Shivaji
was
blessed
with a
shining
sword at
the temple
of Goddess
Bhawani
located
here. It
is also
the site
of the
famous
battle
between
Shivaji
and Afzal
Khan,
ruler of
the
Bijapur
Sultanate.
Panchgani
Tucked
away in
Satara
district,
just 19
kms east
of
Mahabaleshwar,
Panchgani
is also
amongst
the most
frequented
hill
resorts in
India. The
name is
derived
from the
fact that
it is
located at
the centre
of five
hills ("Panch"
means
five, "Gani"
means
hills).
The place
is well
known for
trekking
and other
adventure
activities.
Getting
There
Air : Pune
is the
nearest
airport
both for
Mahabaleshwar
(120 km
and
Panchgani
(98 km)
Rail : The
nearest
railhead
is Wathar
(62 km)
but Pune
(120 km)
is the
convenient
railhead.
For
Panchgani,
the
nearest
railhead
is Wathar
(45 km).
Mumbai-Wathar
via Pune
(312 km).
Pune-Wathar
(120 km)
Road : The
State
Transport
buses ply
from
Mumbai and
Pune to
Mahabaleshwar.
MTDC
operates
daily bus
services
except
during the
monsoon,
between
Mumbai-Mahabaleshwar-Mumbai.
Accommodation
Both
Mahabaleshwar
and
Panchgani
have
reasonable
priced
bungalows.
MTDC run
holiday
resorts
and
hotels.
The
accommodation
available
offer good
line of
facilities
and
services,
as per the
expectation
of the
tourists. |
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