Mahabaleshwar

 MAHABALESHWAR

Mahabaleshwar is another beautiful and mesmorising hill station located in Satara district of Maharashtra. The soothing climate and the green hills are a pleasure to watch here. I remember having spent my best time here. The jungles of Mahabaleshwar are known for their density and various species of birds and wildlife. Near to this  hill station lies Panchgani , which  is another  famous tourist spot. The strawberries of Mahabaleshwar are the best. 

Mahabaleshwar is also known for its vast plateaus , beautiful roads and forests. It is surrounded by greenery all around . Visiting this hill station will surely improve your health. Lets have a look at some of the features of Mahabaleshwar:

PLACES TO SEE:  For places of worship, you can visit Shri Shankar mandir and Panchaganga mandir. For  adventure activities such as hiking , trekking and climbing,  Wilson point, Castle rock,  Connought peak, Elphinstone peak, Carnac point are perfect. Pratapgad fort is also present.

SHOPPING :  Strawberries, raspberries and jams are the most popular food items here. Head to Main street to purchase them. Local shoes made of wood are also very popular in the region and can be brought at cheap  prices.

EATING OUT:  Mahabaleshwar is a little more modern then most hill stations of Maharashtra. If you are looking for  local food, try Hirakanis. For fast food lovers, there are food stalls selling pizzas, burgers and sandwiches.  There are also restaurants selling Chinese, Italian, North Indian and South Indian dishes. The Batata Vada is very famous here, don't forget to try it.

ACCOMODATION: There are many hotels and lodges here where you can have a comfortable stay.

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO VISIT: All year around.

 HOW TO REACH: By road , Mahabaleshwar is connected by various bus services and private taxis from Pune , Mumbai and Satara. By rail, direct trains are available from CST(Mumbai) and Pune to Satara. You can easily get private cars , cabs and state run buses once in Mahabaleshwar.

       The people of this hill station are extremely hospitable and friendly. Besides that, the  cool climate shall  make your trip a memorable one. Don't forget to buy the delicious strawberries from Mahabaleshwar. Do visit this hill station with your family or friends and create wonderful memories.