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Mahabaleshwar - A delightful and scenic hill-station, Mahabaleshwar is the holiday lifeline for people in Mumbai and across India. After facing the stresses of daily life, commuting long distances and tolerating hot and humid weather, Mahabaleshwar outperforms the best beauty products in the market by acting like a natural toner for your skin, body and soul. It presents an alluring picture of a quaint hill-station with more than its share of scenic spots, delicious natural goodies like strawberries and innumerable boat rides. Nature lovers will be suitably occupied with the hill-station's glades and valleys. Food lovers can gorge on fudges, jams, jellies, blackberries and strawberries. Adventure enthusiasts can experience the unique forest rides and horse rides that Mahabaleshwar is famous for.

History

Given its wealth of natural charms, it is not surprising that Mahabaleshwar enjoyed pride of place as the summer capital of the Bombay Presidency during colonial rule. Thanks to the efforts of Maharaja of Pratapsinha of Satara and Sir John Malcolm, the first Governor to visit Mahabaleshwar in 1828, Mahabaleshwar got firmly established as both a health resort and a leisure destination. Slightly at variance with this persona is the fact that Mahabaleshwar served as a jail for around 120 Chinese and Malay convicts in the middle and latter half of the 1860s. The prisoners with their dedicated farming activities мейд Mahabaleshwar synonymous with red potatoes and strawberries. Such were the intoxicating charms of Mahabaleshwar that several prisoners chose to make it their home even after their release. Truly, it is a great example of India's diversity that Mahabaleshwar's voter's list had Chinese names till the year 1951. Mahabaleshwar is distinctly segregated into two areas- old Mahabaleshwar that is largely dotted with temples and new Mahabaleshwar that bustles with city life. A famous historic spot close to Mahableshwar is Pratapgadh Fort where the legendary Maratha warrior Shivaji overcame the treacherous General Afzal Khan.

What to see

Popular Points

Mahabaleshwar has a vast array of 'points' from where one can glimpse historical sights or beautiful landscapes, gardens and valleys or of course its famous waterfalls. Here are some of the most popular points.

Arthur's Point

is easily the most popular as it offers a stunning view of rockscapes and clear denotation of the Konkan and Deccan territories of Mahabaleshwar. Named after Arthur Malet, the first resident at this area, Arthur's Point is 12 km away from the main market of Mahabaleshwar. Nature lovers will be delighted at the opportunity to paddle their feet in Tiger's Spring, which is believed to be the originating point of the river Savitri.

Babbington Point

offers an imposing view of three important valleys- Makarandgadh, Solshi and Koyna. A treat in store for visitors en route this point are the Bishop Tank Live streams.

Kate's Point

also known as Echo Point stands tall on a 50 mt high rock. Sir John Marshall, credited with discovering Mahabaleshwar probably rewarded himself by naming this point after his daughter, Kate. Visitors to this point will be captivated by the serene grandeur of the Krishna valley and the tumultuous waters of Dhom dam.

Bombay Point

is one of the most frequented spots at Mahabaleshwar. It offers a stunning view at sunset hours and is therefore also known as Sunset Point. One can also glimpse Pratapgarh Fort from this point.

Lakes and Waterfalls

Venna Lake

is easily the most glamorous and sought after leisure spot at Mahabaleshwar. The opportunity it offers for long, enchanting boat rides is of course its main claim to fame. A person looking for a silent communion with nature can clamber onto a boat and escape into his or her own world. Couples get their money's worth of long, romantic rides. Families and people traveling in groups make a boisterous event out of a boat ride at this lake.

Lingmala, Chinaman and Dhobi waterfalls

For city dwellers, the cascading waterfalls of Mahableshwar offer a beautiful and refreshing communion with nature. To see the sparkling waters gush down and feel the icy droplets on one's skin is sheer bliss. No wonder that these waterfalls are one of the greatest attractions of Mahabaleshwar.

Fruits and Honey

Honey lovers will be tantalized at the opportunity to visit Sanjeevan Honey Centre. Set up in the midst of the forest at Mahabaleshwar Poladpur Road, the main product is derived from the honey comb of the Molofice species, a globally recognized and superior honey species. Another treat in store for visitors to this plant is the chance to visit a leading juice centre AFCO. Jams, juices, gulkand and syrups are the specialities here. The journey doesn't end here. There is also Natraj Chikki Centre on the premises which is famous for its specialities- strawberry chikki and strawberry fudge. Visiting hours at this complex are 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Makhria Garden and Pratap Sinha Park

Tourists who would like to take a quiet stroll among plants and flowers should head for these parks. Well-maintained and attractive, these parks are popular with residents and vacationers.

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