Mahabaleshwarमहाबळेश्वर
Maharashtra’s largest hill station, and the source of the Krishna.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSatara, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Best time to visit1 October to 31 May
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1353 m above sea level
Time neededWeekend
Base and nearbyMahabaleshwar, Wai
EntryFree · viewpoint parking charges
About Mahabaleshwar
The largest hill station in Maharashtra and the source of the Krishna, at about 1,350 m. Arthur’s Seat and Wilson Point are the famous viewpoints, the strawberry farms here supply much of India, and Pratapgad is half an hour away.
What to see and do
- Arthur’s Seat over the Savitri valley
- Wilson Point for sunrise
- Panch Ganga temple, source of five rivers
- Strawberry farms and the market
- Lingmala falls, Venna lake and Pratapgad
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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