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Mahabaleshwar Travel Guide

Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.

  • Best time: July To March
  • 12 places to see

About Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in India's forested Western Ghats range, south of Mumbai. It features several elevated viewing points, such as Arthur’s Seat. West of here is centuries-old Pratapgad Fort, perched atop a mountain spur. East, Lingmala Waterfall tumbles off a sheer cliff. Colorful boats dot Venna Lake, while 5 rivers meet at Panch Ganga Temple to the north.

Places to visit in Mahabaleshwar

  • Falkland Point
  • Monkey Point
  • Kamalgad Fort
  • Babington Point
  • Venna Lake
  • Helen's Point
  • Arthur's Seat
  • Wilson Point
  • Chinaman Waterfall
  • Marjorie Point
  • Mapro Garden
  • Mahabaleshwar

Things to do in Mahabaleshwar

  • Boating At Venna Lake
  • Explore Pratapgarh Fort
  • Trek To Arthur's Seat
  • Visit Lingmala Waterfalls
  • Visit Elephant's Head Point
  • Trek To Connaught Peak

Famous food in Mahabaleshwar

  • Vada Paav
  • Chikki
  • syrups
  • ice creams
  • jellies

Things to buy in Mahabaleshwar

  • Wine
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Marmalade
  • Squashes
  • Leather Goods
  • Tribal Trinkets
  • Handcrafted Walking Sticks

Where to shop in Mahabaleshwar

  • Imperial Store
  • Mapro Garden
  • Town Bazaar

Night life

  • The Electrique Mist
  • The Tarang Bar
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