A quaint hill station tucked in the lap of the Sahyadri mountain range Mahabaleshwar was once recognized as the summer capital of India. During the era of the erstwhile British Raj.
The lush green hills endowed with scenic vistas of the sun cascading the expanse of the forests and the hills make Mahabaleshwar stand out amongst the crowd.
Booking at any of the resort in Mahabaleshwar offers divine views making your stay all the more memorable.
Voyaging to the quaint little Maharashtrian Abode
One does not need to face any hassles on how to reach Mahabaleshwar. Located at distances of 120 km and 280 km respectively are Pune and Mumbai. These two destinations are well connected by rail, road & air.
However, if getting the closest is the question then how to reach Mahabaleshwar is by booking train tickets to the nearest railway station of Wathar that is located at a distance of 60kms.
Indulging in Local Experiences
The things to do in Mahabaleshwar are plenty. Trying out the local home-style Maharashtrian cuisine steeped in flavors and spices is the one you will relish. The dishes are cooked hot to titillate the taste buds. The gravies are to die for.
The local dhabas or Khanavals serve authentic dishes. One of the most suggested things to do in Mahabaleshwar includes visiting the strawberry farms. The right time and season allow tourists to pluck strawberries and satiate their cravings.
Soaking in all things Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar tourism boasts of mesmerizing places that transport you into another world. Elephant’s head point is one such place that offers stunning views of the Sahyadri ranges amidst sundown and sunrise.
Chinaman’s falls, Dhobi waterfalls which connect Lodwick and the Elphinston points provides a surreal backdrop.
Mahabaleshwar tourism is richly loaded with sightseeing places that include various lakes, trekking points to forts. Venna Lake, Jungle trekking in Tapola, Pratapgarh Fort, etc.
The places to visit in Mahabaleshwar also include Arthur’s Seat that has gained recognition as the suicide point or the queen of all points. Owing to the breath-taking views that it offers of the Brahma-Arayana valleys coupled with the Savitri River.
Some of the other places to visit in Mahabaleshwar include Mahabaleshwar Temple, Lingmala Falls, Connaught Peak, Town Bazaar, etc.
A go-to destination all year round that makes no particular season being counted as the best time to visit Mahabaleshwar. Driving during the monsoon months of July to September is not suggested. However, people have varied perceptions.
But the best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is during the summer months from March to June or either the winter months between December to February. The temperature remains static around 33 degrees in summer and 20 degrees during winter.
Salivating on Spicy Maharashtrian Delights
The best restaurants in Mahabaleshwar include the Grapevine Restaurant. Located on the masjid road, this restaurant is a surprising delight serving Parsi, Mediterranean, and seafood offerings.
A food lovers paradise, is another one of the famous restaurants in Mahabaleshwar, the Saayali Restaurant. The exteriors to the interiors are welcoming and well lit up. Serving a fanfare of both veg and nonveg delights.
Finding a perfect dwelling
Mahabaleshwar resorts are all about taking in the views and enjoying the serendipity. Club Mahindra Sherwood is one of a kind of resort in Mahabaleshwar that offers trekking, bonfire in their sprawling lawns, boating at the Venna lake to stargazing.
Amongst the Mahabaleshwar resorts, there is also the beautiful Club Mahindra Saj. A resort in Mahabaleshwar that serves Gujrati thali at its Fasal Restaurant. Loaded with virtual reality games, art and craft sessions, and boasting of every possible amenity, this is the place to book for.
Conclusion
Mahabaleshwar is also known as the strawberry capital of India is a tranquil place that serves as the perfect destination for a quick getaway. Book a resort in Mahabaleshwar to experience the bliss away from the humdrum of daily life.
