Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwarवेण्णा तलाव
Mahabaleshwar’s boating lake, ringed by strawberry and corn stalls.
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
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyMahabaleshwar, Mahabaleshwar
EntryBoating ₹300
About Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar
The centre of Mahabaleshwar’s tourist life, rowing and pedal boats, horse rides around the shore, and a permanent line of stalls selling strawberries, cream and roasted corn. Unashamedly touristy and rather enjoyable for it.
What to see and do
- Rowing and pedal boating
- Horse rides along the shore
- Strawberry-and-cream stalls
- Lingmala falls and the viewpoints nearby
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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