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Mahabaleshwar
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Are you tired of the sultry heat and the overburdening pressure at both office and home? The enchanting hill town of Mahabaleshwar, could be the right destination for you. One of the most popular hill stations in Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar is most frequently visited by not only tourist from Mumbai but also from across the country.
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Situated at an altitude of 4500 feet above sea level, Mahabaleshwar is actually an eroded plateau. A sylvan tableland, this place is alluring for its extremely pleasant weather. Owing to its proximity to the Arabian Sea, Mahabaleshwar offers a temperate climate. Although the winters are little chilly, best enjoyed with some light woolens, summers are extremely pleasant here. A major summer getaway for the Mumbaikars, there is no dearth of good hotels and luxury resorts in Mahabaleshwar. Located 220 kilometers from Mumbai and 180 kilometers from Pune, you can either take government or private buses or even hire a private cab to reach your dream destination.
Because of its weather and natural wealth, Mahabaleshwar is a popular health resort where tourists come for fresh oxygen in the laps of nature. Although the place brims with life and there is a sylvan touch almost everywhere during the monsoons, it is best to avoid the hillstation of Mahabaleshwar during the rainy season. An evergreen plateau which always breathes with life, Mahabaleshwar has a rich flora and fauna. The place is rich with plantations of strawberries, raspberries , goose berries, red potatoes, french beans, beets, salad, carrots etc. Don't forget to pamper yourself with the fresh juices available here, or the fresh squash sold by locals at the cheapest price you could think of.
Some of the most popular attractions at Mahabaleshwar include Elphiston point, Castle Rock, the magnificent Arthur's Seat which is often compared to the Grand Canyon of Colarado, Northcote Point, Bombay Point, The Lamington Plateau, Panchgani Point etc. Home to umpteen waterfalls, which are the source of spring water here these are another reason as to why Mahabaleshwar is a favorite among health freaks.
There is so much more to this small hill town, you will never feel bored. Do not forget to go for a boat ride at the Venna lake or a happy hitch hiking along the untrodden hilly terrain of Mahabaleshwar.
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