54 km from Satara, 123 km from Pune, 177 km from Kolhapur, 243 km from Mumbai, 377 km from Panaji, Mahabaleshwar is the Satara district of Maharashtra Scenic mountainous city. Situated at an elevation of 1,353m in the Western Ghats, it is one of the most popular hill stations in India and one of the most visited places in Maharashtra.
This beautiful hill station is often called the Queen's Hill Station of Maharashtra. It is one of the most popular attractions near Kolhapur, Pune and Mumbai. It offers panoramic views of the plains, spectacular peaks and surrounding forests. Mahabaleshwar consists of three villages: Malcolm Peth, Old Mahabaleshwar and part of Shindola village. Arthur's Seat, Lingmala Waterfall and Pratapgad Fort are the places included in your Mahabaleshwar tour package.
Mahabaleshwar today was born in 1829-30 when it became the summer capital of the President of Mumbai during the British rule. He was previously known as Malcolm Peth, and the first mention of Mahabaleshwar in history dates back to 1215 AD, when King Singhan of Devgiri visited the old Mahabaleshwar. He built a small temple and a water tank at the source of the Krishna River. In the 16th century, the Malata family of Chandarao ruled the city. In the late 17th century, Shivaji Maharaj took over Jaoli and Mahabaleshwar, who built the Pratapgarh Fort in 1656 AD. The city has also witnessed the footprints of the British, including destinations in the territory of Satara Raja in 1819.
Mahabaleshwar is the source of the Krishna River, which flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The legendary source of the river is the spikes that emerged from the mouth of a bull statue in the Panch Ganga Temple in Old Mahabaleshwar. Four other rivers also flow from here and then join Krishna; they are Koyana, Venna (Veni), Savitri and Gayatri.
Mahabaleshwar attracts a large number of tourists with its beautiful scenery, beautiful scenery and pleasant temperature. Mahabaleshwar has many tourist attractions such as fortresses, temples, lakes and so on. Pratapgarh Fort, Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Krishnabai Temple, Lingamala Waterfall, Tapola, Panchgani are some of the important attractions in Mahabaleshwar. Several lookouts are strategically located to capture the panoramic view of the majestic Sahyadri Mountains and deep valleys. Arthur's Seat, Wilson Point, Kate's Point, Elephant Head Point, Connaught Peak, and Bombay Point are popular attractions. Mahabaleshwar is famous for growing strawberries and blackberries.
Pune International Airport is the nearest airport, approximately 132 kilometers from Mahabaleshwar, with daily flights departing from Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Kolkata and Goa. Satara is the nearest railway starting point, about 60 kilometers from Mahabaleshwar. It comes from Goa, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hubli, Kochi, Kolhapur, Tirunelveli, Mysore, Pondicherry, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Gorakh Trains in Bur, Ajmer and Jodhpur. Mahabaleshwar is connected by roads to Mumbai, Pune, Satara, Bangalore, Goa and Shidi.
Mahabaleshwar has a mild climate throughout the year and can be visited all year round. However, the best time is from June to October.