Mahabaleshwar Tours
Mahabaleshwar is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. It is an ideal destination for those who love tranquil surroundings and want to be away from the hustle- bustle of city life.
Mahabaleshwar houses numerous hill resorts. The resorts liven up the feel of colonial era. Then many people used to travel to this destination to escape the heat of the plains during hot summer months.
Tourists can enjoy various recreational activities like fishing, boating, playing golf on the nine-hole golf course, horse riding and trekking. Mahabaleshwar is situated at an altitude of 1372 meters above sea level. With its pristine beauty, Mahabaleshwar has proved to be a heaven for the nature lovers. It is also an ideal site for he filmmakers and producers.
Mahabaleshwar got its name from local deity Mahabali. At the old Mahabaleshwar Temple there is a shrine of God Mahabali. Thousands of devotees come every tear to pay homage to the highly revered God.
Tourists visit this place to see refreshing waters of the waterfalls Lingmala, Chinaman and Dhobi gushing down the hills and scattering over a steep cliff. Enjoy a boat ride on the serene and crystal-clear waters of Lake Vena.
Thee are 30 striking viewpoints in Mahabaleshwar that captures the heart of the onlookers. These points derive their name from former British dignitary. Some of the famous points are Wilson Point (highest point in Mahabaleshwar), Babington point (offers a view of Koyna valley and Chinaman's waterfall), Helen's point, Bombay point, Connaught peak (second highest peak in the valley), Elphinston Point, Marjorie, Savitri Point, Lodwick Point, Kate's point and Hunter Point.
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