A picturesque hilly resort nestled in the lap of majestic mountain ranges of Western Ghats, Mahabaleshwar boasts of an invigorating ambiance. At an altitude of 1372 meters, Mahabaleshwar offers panoramic view of the plains with the imposing sloppy peaks and surrounding woods. This prettiest hill station is often referred as the queen of hill stations in Maharashtra.
Mahabaleswar famed to its glory after the English discovered the magical charm and ethereal landscapes and their innovative outlook made a drastic change to this sleepy terrain in to a most sought after tourist destination. Present day hill station has come in to existence in the year 1829-30, when it became the summer capital of erstwhile Bombay presidency.
In old times, Mahabaleshwar was known as Malcolm Peth and was under the influence of the foreign hands in the development of this hilly resort. Apart from that its princely past is reflected in the colonial mansions and palatial buildings that reminds the visitor about the richness of artistic caliber of the by gone generation.
As the base of five lovely rivers, the scenic beauty of this hill station presents awesome sceneries, which mesmerizes the spectators. Its unparallel beauty with the meandering cascades, marvelous streams, and charming peaks along with a rejuvenating climate enthralls any visitor. Literally the term Mahabaleswar means great power and indeed it is so. In Mahabaleswar one can have the respite of a tranquil holiday spot as well as the serenity of a great devout centre.
Mahabaleshwar offers you a quite revitalizing ambiance where you can witness the delightful vistas of nature at its full bloom. If your passion is to enjoy the sizzles of nature in an unruffled environ, you won’t get a better place than Mahabaleshwar.
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by Madhav Srinivasan on Aug 29, 2011
Traveling to the western region of India is always an amazing experience, thanks to the Western Ghats and the many beaches that are located along the rocky coastline. You can take a monsoon trip to one of the many hill stations or revel in the beaches.
Travel within city
Travelling around Mahabaleshwar is easy, due to the number of options available for tourists. There are buses, auto rickshaws and taxis that are available regularly for travelling purposes and these will be available from all the major destinations in the hill station of Mahabaleshwar.
Bus
Buses are cheapest and easiest mode of transport in Mahabaleshwar. These buses ply to almost all areas in the town, and you can take a bus ride to any destination of your choice provided you know the location well beforehand. Getting help from the locals can make things easier during a bus journey, and ticket fares will normally range between Rs 4 to 10. Government run buses are also available for sightseeing purposes. These can be helpful as they will allow you to comprehensively cover all major portions of the town. Sightseeing trips through a government bus can cost you around Rs 60 to 70 per head. These start at 9:15 in the morning and 2:15 in the afternoon from the bus stand and the transport office.
Taxi
Taxis are a good way to travel through Mahabaleshwar at night, and these do not run on meter too. They can charge you anywhere between Rs 30 to 200.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws in Mahabaleshwar do not run on meter, so fixing up a particular rate beforehand is a good idea.
Horse Carriage
Horse rides are also very popular in Mahabaleshwar, and this mode of travel can be quite adventurous too. A horse ride can cost you anywhere around Rs 50 to 100.
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You can find 79 hotels in Mahabaleshwar under following categories:
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