Location: Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar is a small town and a municipal council in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station located in the Sahyadri mountain range. With one of the few evergreen forests of India, it served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj.
Climate
Mahabaleshwar Climate is more mild and pleasing in the months of February, March, and April when the temperature cuddles at an average of 20 degrees whereas during the summers, from May to June the temperature slightly rises to a maximum of 30 degrees. Hence Mahabaleshwar weather is ideal for tourists throughout the year.
History
The first historical mention of Mahabaleshwar dates back to the year 1215 when the King Singhan of Deogiri visited Old Mahabaleshwar. He built a small temple and water tank at the source of the river Krishna. Around 1350, a Brahmin dynasty ruled this area.
Transportation
The airport at Pune is the nearest to the hill resort of Mahabaleshwar. At a distance of one 120 km, the Pune airport caters to the needs of the tourists to Mahabaleshwar. For local transportation in Mahabaleshwar taxis, rickshaws and horses are available. For sightseeing, purpose taxi can be hired on per day basis.
Place of Interest
Lord Mahabaleshwar Temple., Mahabaleshwar, Mapro Garden, Mahabaleshwar
Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar, Krishnabai Temple, Mahabaleshwar
Elephant’s Head Point, Mahabaleshwar, Lingamala falls, Mahabaleshwar
Pratapgarh Fort, Mahabaleshwar, Arthur’s Seat, Mahabaleshwar
Tapola, Mahabaleshwar, Dhobi Waterfalls, Mahabaleshwar
Wilson Point, Mahabaleshwar, Lodwick Point, Mahabaleshwar
On Wheelz, Mahabaleshwar, Bombay Point, Mahabaleshwar
Connaught Peak, Mahabaleshwar, Mumbai Point (Sunset Point), Mahabaleshwar
Pinchers Point 445, Mahabaleshwar, Ram Mandir, Mahabaleshwar
Roman Catholic Church, Mahabaleshwar