A popular hill station in India, Mahabaleshwar, is located in the forested Western Ghats range South of Mumbai. It offers its visitors several elevated viewing points. This place is famous for its strawberries. The best time to visit this place is December to February, due to the temperature staying between 10 and 32 degrees Celsius. 

A guide to this place provided in this article will help you to do the things which will give you an unforgettable memory of your life. 

 

Visit the elephant head point.

Also known as Needle hole point, this place is 7 km from the Mahabaleshwar bus stand and is the most panoramic view of Maharashtra. The overhanging cliffs of this point are identical to the head of an elephant and its trunk. Here tourists also watch the Sahyadri mountain range. 

 

Visit Dhobi waterfall

Dhobi waterfall, 2 km from the Mahabaleshwar bus stand, is an exquisite waterfall in Maharashtra. The falls’ site is surrounded by rocks and walls, while the stream streams down from the rocks and flows into the valley before meeting the Koyna river. 

 

Visit Lodwick point

It is 4 km from the Mahabaleshwar bus stand, elevated at 4087 feet above sea level, and was previously known as Sydney Point. At the base of this monument is the head of the General carved in marble. This point offers views of the Pratapgad Fort and Elphinstone Point at a distance.

 

Boat ride in Veena lake

A scenic human-made lake of Mahabaleshwar, Veena Lake, offers its visitors rowboats and pedal boats. It is a very crowded place. This lake is all covered with trees and also offers horse riding experiences. 

 

Jungle trekking in Tapola

Tapola is famous for its panoramic beauty, strawberry fields, jungle treks, and water sports. The splendid lake and lush green environment of this place make Tapola a mini Kashmir of West India. Shivsagar lake is one of the biggest attractions at Tapola. So, enjoy this small jungle trek and make sure that you finish trekking before sunset. 

 

Mapro garden

Mapro garden is a fantastic picnic spot to spend a relaxing day. People can engage in activities like photo booths, sprawling gardens embellished with in-house Khakra plants, and delicious lunch with incredible views of surrounding hills.