Mahabaleshwar: Located in the misty green mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, Mahabaleshwar is an idyllic summer retreat and is blessed with some of the finest natural wonders. This place was once upon a time the most favored summer getaway for the British and one can still sense the colonial charm here. There are many interesting things about Mahabaleshwar that draw large number of tourists from all parts of India. Its scenic points, temples and a salubrious climate attract nature lovers or seekers of solitude. Touristplacesinindia is the site providing helpful inputs about Mahabaleshwar that would be of great help to those who are planning for a trip to Mahabaleshwa.

How to Reach

From Bombay via Pune, Mahabaleshwar is 290-km and via Mahad it is 247-km. The State Transport buses ply from Bombay and Pune to Mahabaleshwar. MTDC also operates daily bus services except during the monsoon, between Bombay-Mahabaleshwar-Bombay. There are sightseeing tours also for Mahabaleshwar and Mahabaleshwar to Pratapgad Fort.

Nearest railway station is Wathar at 62-km, but the Pune railway station is the most convenient railway station situated at a distance of 120 kms.

Nearest airport from Mahabaleshwar is at Pune around 120-km away. The Pune airport is a domestic airport.

Tourist attraction in Mahabaleshwar:

• Mount Malcolm
• Catholic Church
• Mahabaleshwar Club
• Pratapgad Fort