Top 10 Places to Visit in Mahabaleshwar

Built in South Indian Hemadanta style of architecture, the Shiv temple is a landmark of the Maratha Heritage, built during the rule of Chanda Rao More dynasty

Mahabaleshwar Temple

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Also known as the ‘Queen of Points’ it offers enchanting views of the Savitri River on the left and the dense forests of Bramha Aranya on the right

Arthur's Seat

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It is an idyllic orchard known for its strawberry farms and beautiful gardens. An annual Strawberry festival is held during March and April to strawberry cultivation 

Mapro Garden

It is a scenic viewpoint that resembles an elephants head and truck, and offers breathtaking views of the Sahyadri mountain range and the lush green valleys

Elephant's Head Point

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The majestic waterfall is located 6 km from Mahabaleshwar,  amidst the lush green forests and is a popular picnic spot offering stunning views 

Lingmala Waterfall

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It is a man-made lake built by Satara Shri Appasaheb Maharaj, descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1842. The scenic lake is a popular picnic spot in Mahabaleshwar

Venna Lake

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Also known as Sunrise Point, is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar and offers spectacular views of the sunrise. It is a popular spot for nature lovers and photographers

Wilson Point

A historic hill fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Located on a hilltop, it houses four lakes, a watchtower, a cultural library, and Bhawani temple at its top

Pratapgad Fort

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A beautiful hill station near Mahabaleshwar, famous for its scenic beauty, strawberry farms, and colonial-era architecture. It is popularly known as the Strawberry Garden of India 

Panchgani

Mount Olympia, the second highest peak of Mahabaleshwar and is popularly known as Connaught Peak. It offers scenic views of Pratapgarh Fort, Venna Lake, and Krishna Valley

Connaught Peak

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