Pune to Mahabaleshwar Cab
Mahabaleshwar is a cool and scenic spot in Satara district. Since the British era, Mahabaleshwar has been blessed as an excellent pilgrimage site. The place is scenic and picturesque and is full of tourists throughout the year. It is also known as Paradise of Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar comes alive during monsoons and if you visit this place during this time, you will find the scenery here green and attractive. Local waterfalls are also overflowing at their full capacity. It is best if you visit this area immediately after October and November.
Krishnabai Temple in Mahabaleshwar is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in 1888. It is believed that the site of this temple is the source of river Krishna. The water coming out of the stone-carved gomukha of the temple turns into the river Krishna. The temple has a Shiva Linga and an excellent idol of Lord Krishna. Known as Needle Hole Point, Elephant’s Head Point offers you an amazing natural view of Mahabaleshwar. The mountain ridge has come forward in such a way that its shape looks like an elephant’s head. The cavity formed between the elephant’s trunk and the elephant’s foot is shaped like a needle hole, so it is given another name as Needle Hole Point.
Wilson Point, also known as Sunrise Point, is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar. It is named after Sir Leslie Wilson, the Governor of Mumbai during the British period. There are three observation towers erected on this Sunrise Point, from these towers tourists can have a panoramic view of Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar is the first choice of everyone in Maharashtra as a cool place. Millions of tourists come here and the atmosphere here is always clean. So Punekars do weekend tours here. For your family weekend tour just select a vehicle like Tavera or Innova, or as per your requirement just Call Us and Book Cab.
Best Places to Visit in Mahabaleshwar
1) Arthor Seat Point
Sir Arthur Mallet, an English officer, discovered this point and Arthur’s Seat Point is known after him. He used to sit here looking at the river Savitri, he had lost his wife and children in the Galthan disaster. He was the first British officer to sit at Arthur’s Seat Point.
The rock system in the south is compared to the world’s most remarkable rock stratification of the Grand Canyon of Colorado, USA. On the left side one can see the Savitri river in a desolate deep valley and on the right side one can see the shallow Green Valley.
2) Sunset Point
Also known as Mumbai Point, this place is 3 km from Mahabaleshwar Bus Stand. It is one of the most popular view points of Mahabaleshwar due to the spectacular views seen here.
Many people come here for view and it’ photogenic point you can enjoy natural air with Sunset. Every visitor must visit this point and get a memorable photo.
3) Kate's Point
Originally known as “Khind”, Kate’s Point was named after the daughter of the British Emperor, Sir John Malcolm. Close to Lodwick Point and Elephantus Head Point, Kate’s Point is at an elevation of 1,290 feet. Hole Point is the most picturesque photograph of Mahabaleshwar. It is truly a wonder of nature. The echo point is quite popular among fun-seekers.
4) Venna Lake
In the year 1842, the King of Satar Shrimant Ch. Appasaheb Maharaj created the ‘Venna Lake’. The Venna Lake is spread over an area of about 28 acres and has an average depth of 10 feet. Also, due to the perennial spring, the gardens here have flourished. The beauty is further enhanced. The entire area around the lake is covered with trees, greenery and flowers. After monsoon, there is a lot of water storage here. So now is the right time to visit this place.
5) Mapro Garden
Mapro Gardens are not just strawberry farms anymore. They are a popular picnic spot in Mahabaleshwar where you can spend a day relaxing at the lush strawberry farms. Photo booths, sprawling gardens decked with in-house Khakra plants, and delectable lunch with fantastic views of surrounding hills are activities at Mapro Garden that keep visitors engaged throughout the day. but it also sells a variety of chocolates, squash and fruit crushes, and more. Inside this large garden is a chocolate factory, as well as a nursery. It has a large number of plants and flowers.
6) Pratapgad Fort
Pratapgad Fort was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1656. Pratapgarh Fort also has a statue of the Maharaja installed 60 years ago. The attractive pond, large rooms and long dark corridors in the fort attract tourists. It is said that when the work of Pratapgad started, a Shivling was found during the work. Shivaji Maharaj himself had built this Shiva temple near the fort during his time. You can see the Shiva temple after crossing the entrance of the fort.
7) Panchgani Table Land
At 4,550 feet above sea level, it is the highest point in Panchgani. Additionally, this entirely volcanic plateau is the second-longest mountain range in Asia after the Tibetan Plateau. A 6 km stretch of flat laterite rock is surrounded by green hills. This view point offers a breathtaking view of the picturesque aerial landscapes of Panchgani. Additionally, you can find the best restaurants in Panchgani here.
8) Tapola
Tapola – Maharashtra’s Mini Kashmir”. At a distance of 30 km from Mahabaleshwar is the beautiful Tapola lake for hiking and boating. The dense greenery of the Koyna sanctuary and the magnificent Shivsagar reservoir formed by the backwaters of the Koyna dam create a small paradise. Tapola is known as mini Kashmir as tourists come here to relax and enjoy the peace and nature. Must Visit this place just Book A Cab.
9) Mahabaleshwar Temple
Mahabaleshwar is a famous cool place in Satara district of our state of Maharashtra, which is very famous for the Shiva temple at Mahabaleshwar. There is a beautiful history behind the construction of this Shiva temple. The number of people visiting here is increasing day by day. The crowd here never subsides. This beautiful place blessed by nature is very picturesque and spectacular.
Along with this place, another special attraction of Mahabaleshwar is the Mahabaleshwar Shiva Temple here. Mahabaleshwar has a very steep mountain range, and the temple is designed in the Hamdanta style, which is famous in South India.
