| Mahabaleshwar - A delightful and scenic hill-station, | | | | delighted at the opportunity to paddle their feet in |
| Mahabaleshwar is the holiday lifeline for people in | | | | Tiger's Spring, which is believed to be the originating |
| Mumbai and across India. After facing the stresses of | | | | point of the river Savitri. |
| daily life, commuting long distances and tolerating hot | | | | Babbington Pointoffers an imposing view of three |
| and humid weather, Mahabaleshwar outperforms the | | | | important valleys; Makarandgadh, Solshi and Koyna. A |
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| an alluring picture of a quaint hill-station with more | | | | Kate's Pointalso known as Echo Point stands tall on a |
| than its share of scenic spots, delicious natural | | | | 50 mt high rock. Sir John Marshall, credited with |
| goodies like strawberries and innumerable boat rides. | | | | discovering Mahabaleshwar probably rewarded himself |
| Nature lovers will be suitably occupied with the | | | | by naming this point after his daughter, Kate. Visitors |
| hill-station's glades and valleys. Food lovers can gorge | | | | to this point will be captivated by the serene |
| on fudges, jams, jellies, blackberries and strawberries. | | | | grandeur of the Krishna valley and the tumultuous |
| Adventure enthusiasts can experience the unique | | | | waters of Dhom dam. |
| forest rides and horse rides that Mahabaleshwar is | | | | Bombay Pointis one of the most frequented spots at |
| famous for. | | | | Mahabaleshwar. It offers a stunning view at sunset |
| History | | | | hours and is therefore also known as Sunset Point. |
| Given its wealth of natural charms, it is not surprising | | | | One can also glimpse Pratapgarh Fort from this point. |
| that Mahabaleshwar enjoyed pride of place as the | | | | Lakes and Waterfalls |
| summer capital of the Bombay Presidency during | | | | Venna Lakeis easily the most glamorous and sought |
| colonial rule. Thanks to the efforts of Maharaja of | | | | after leisure spot at Mahabaleshwar. The opportunity |
| Pratapsinha of Satara and Sir John Malcom, the first | | | | it offers for long, enchanting boat rides is of course |
| Governor to visit Mahabaleshwar in 1828, | | | | its main claim to fame. A person looking for a silent |
| Mahabaleshwar got firmly established as both a health | | | | communion with nature can clamber onto a boat and |
| resort and a leisure destination. Slightly at variance | | | | escape into his or her own world. Couples get their |
| with this persona is the fact that Mahabaleshwar | | | | money's worth of long, romantic rides. Families and |
| served as a jail for around 120 Chinese and Malay | | | | people traveling in groups make a boisterous event |
| convicts in the middle and latter half of the 1860s. | | | | out of a boat ride at this lake. |
| The prisoners with their dedicated farming activities | | | | Lingmala, Chinaman and Dhobi waterfalls |
| made Mahabaleshwar synonymous with red potatoes | | | | For city dwellers, the cascading waterfalls of |
| and strawberries. Such were the intoxicating charms | | | | Mahableshwar offer a beautiful and refreshing |
| of Mahabaleshwar that several prisoners chose to | | | | communion with nature. To see the sparkling waters |
| make it their home even after their release. Truly, it | | | | gush down and feel the icy droplets on one's skin is |
| is a great example of India's diversity that | | | | sheer bliss. No wonder that these waterfalls are one |
| Mahabaleshwar's voter's list had Chinese names till the | | | | of the greatest attractions of Mahabaleshwar. |
| year 1951. Mahabaleshwar is distinctly segregated into | | | | Fruits and Honey |
| two areas; old Mahabaleshwar that is largely dotted | | | | Honey lovers will be tantalized at the opportunity to |
| with temples and new Mahabaleshwar that bustles | | | | visit Sanjeevan Honey Centre. Set up in the midst of |
| with city life. A famous historic spot close to | | | | the forest at Mahabaleshwar Poladpur Road, the main |
| Mahableshwar is Pratapgadh Fort where the | | | | product is derived from the honey comb of the |
| legendary Maratha warrior Shivaji overcame the | | | | Molofice species, a globally recognized and superior |
| treacherous General Afzal Khan. | | | | honey species. Another treat in store for visitors to |
| What to see | | | | this plant is the chance to visit a leading juice centre |
| Popular Points | | | | AFCO. Jams, juices, gulkand and syrups are the |
| Mahabaleshwar has a vast array of 'points' from | | | | specialities here. The journey doesn't end here. There |
| where one can glimpse historical sights or beautiful | | | | is also Natraj Chikki Centre on the premises which is |
| landscapes, gardens and valleys or of course its | | | | famous for its specialities; strawberry chikki and |
| famous waterfalls. Here are some of the most | | | | strawberry fudge. Visiting hours at this complex are |
| popular points. | | | | 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm |
| Arthur's Pointis easily the most popular as it offers a | | | | Makhria Garden and Pratap Sinha Park |
| stunning view of rockscapes and clear denotation of | | | | Tourists who would like to take a quiet stroll among |
| the Konkan and Deccan territories of Mahabaleshwar. | | | | plants and flowers should head for these parks. |
| Named after Arthur Malet, the first resident at this | | | | Well-maintained and attractive, these parks are |
| area, Arthur's Point is 12 km away from the main | | | | popular with residents and vacationers. |
| market of Mahabaleshwar. Nature lovers will be | | | | |