Mahabaleshwaris a city located in the Satara district in the state of Maharashtra. It is geographically located on the low lying Western Ghats hill region and is endowed with rare evergreen forests. This makes it an ideal hill station and a popular tourist destination for many. In earlier times during the British Raj, it served as the summer capital of the Bombay Province.
Mahabaleshwar is located near the cosmopolitan hubs in Maharashtra such as Pune and Mumbai. While it is located only 120 km from Pune, it is at a distance of 285 km from Mumbai. This hill station is in the shape of a wide plateau region surrounded by valleys on all sides. The height of this table land plateau is 1352 metres. Primarily comprising of three villages, Malcolm Peth, “Kshetra” Mahabaleshwar and partially Shindola village, Mahabaleshwaris also the source of the Krishna river.
The Mahabaleshwar temple, one of the major attractions of the city, is located near Panchgani, another popular hill station destination, near Mahabaleshwar. This city, surrounded by evergreen hills on all side, is rich in strawberry and mulberry cultivation. There are several farms here whereby one can taste the real flavors of the local fruits. While strawberries with cream is popular in winter, mulberries with cream is a popular dessert in summer.
The city is picturesque with hills, rivers and lakes completing the scenery. The Venna lake is a popular tourist destination, with boat rides along the lake being one of the enjoyable experiences here. Visit to the Mahabaleshwartemple is also one of the tourist attractions for the city.
Mahabaleshwar packages for tours and travels are numerous and available not only in the city, but also in the cities like Pune, Mumbai and so forth. Mahabaleshwar packages come in high demand especially during the summer months and summer holidays. Mahabaleshwar sightseeing is a major tourist attraction which most tourists avail of when they are in the city. Then again, Mahabaleshwar sightseeingpackages can also be booked in advance along with stay accommodation. There are various private travel and tour operators as well as the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation which has several hotels on offer as well as package tours which are all inclusive of stay, sightseeing, food, pick up and drop facilities.