Spend your Ganesh Chaturthi Holidays at Mahabaleshwar
Mahableswar, the jewel in the crown of the Sahyadri Mountain range, is commonly known as the grand canyon of India. It has inspired this quote from an avid traveler,
‘Should I call this a spiritual or a lover's place’
As the quotation describes, it is hard to decide whether Mahabaleshwar is most likely to bring you peace or romance. The term signifies ‘God of Great Power’, which is essentially justified by its breathtaking beauty and grace. The main attractions of this place are the numerous sightseeing points, which all provide the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains.
Located in the lap of Western Ghats, this beautiful hill station is a part of Satara district of Maharashtra and a popular weekend destination from Mumbai. The beautiful hill station was an ideal summer retreat during the British Raj and thus it still bears the mark of the colonial period in its architecture, culture. It houses one of the evergreen forests of the world and is surrounded by the valleys from all the sides. In the summer, you can enjoy the cool weather and gentle breeze of the town along with the strawberry and fresh honey. After the hot summer, you can also enjoy the rain drenched Mahabaleshwar during your Ganesh Chaturthi holidays along with a cup of hot coffee.
Overall, if you want to get away from the maddening crowd of the cities like Mumbai and Pune during Ganesh Chaturthi, then Mahabaleshwar is your perfect choice. Now, let’s take an in and around trip to this beautiful town,
1. Venna Lake
Situated among the lush greenery and the amazing landscape, Venna Lake is one of the most bustling tourist spots of Mahabaleshwar. Take a boat ride to enjoy the surrounding greenery of the lake.
2. Pratapgarh
Retelling the history of courage and glory of Maratha Rule, this old fort is located on the top of the hill. Although today you can only find the ruin, this fort is to provide you a dose of a historic element along with the awesome view.
3. The elephant head point
Mahabaleshwar possesses a wonder of nature - a rock in the shape of an elephant. It is also a needlepoint of this quaint hill station, from where you can have an excellent view of the surrounding valleys or have a breath of fresh air.
4. Mapro Garden
Mapro garden is a public park located close to Mahabaleshwar, it is famous for its strawberry plantation. Along with visiting this plantation, also taste the treats made from the fresh strawberries available here. The strawberry milkshake, ice cream or the fruit salads taste divine and unlike all the treats you have taken so far. You can also buy strawberry jams, squash or syrup from here for your friends and family.
5. Lingamala Falls
In the time of Monsoon, the view of the Lingamala Falls is a beautiful place to visit. The beauty of this place also turns dangerous during the monsoon. You need to walk through nature’s trail to reach to this falls.
6. Bhushan Mahamuni
The Bhushan Mahamuni is the temple of lord Shiva. The ‘Swayambhu’ shiv linga is the birthplace of five holy rivers, Venna, Koyna, Gayatri, Krishna, and Savitri.
Amidst beautiful nature, lush greenery of Mahabaleshwar you need a place to stay which will give you every opportunity to enjoy the rain and the breeze without compromising the comfort.
An Eco-Friendly home near Gurgaon, Mahabaleshwar
This eco-friendly villa is located very close to the Mapro Garden. This house is made of wood, ensuring all the comfort to its visitors. The glass décor of the house provides a beautiful view of the valley of Mahabaleshwar. This is also the perfect place to enjoy the rain during your Ganesh Chaturthi Holidays. For details refer to,
So finally, pack your bags and head on to Mahabaleshwar,
You can reach to Mahabaleshwar by Pune-Mumbai expressway. You can reach to Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai via Panvel, Mahad, and Poladpur. The nearest Airport is Pune which is located 120 km away. You can also reach by train to Mumbai or Pune and drive or take a bus till Mahabaleshwar.
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