Mahabaleshwar Hill Station

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The Enchanting Hilly Landscape of Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar was the erstwhile summer capital of the Mumbai Province during the British Raj. Located in the Western Ghats region, Mahabaleshwar is one of the most famous and picturesque locales present in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Mahabaleshwar still covered with one of the few remaining Evergreen forests in the country, at an average elevation of 1,353 meters above the sea level, it presents some of the most beautiful views of the Western Ghats and has charmed people since time immemorial.

elephants head point mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar’s historical journey began in the year 1215 A.D. when King Singham of Deogiri paid a visit to Mahabaleshwar and built a small temple here. Later when it was conquered by Shivaji Chatrapati, the Pratapgarh Fort was built and Mahabaleshwar hill station was christened with a name that would remain eternally in Indian history.

But, at present, Mahabaleshwar mostly visited hill station by tourists and nature lovers, and with the perennial streams, springs, and waterfalls Mahabaleshwar is still as charming as it always has been.

Located in the Satara district, Mahabaleshwar hill station is home to over 12,000 people and boast of a literacy rate of 78% that is even higher than the national literacy rate of 74.04%. Though Mahabaleshwar is pretty cool all around the year, because of the average maximum temperatures, even during the summer months, hardly go beyond 300C, yet Mahabaleshwar hills receive a heavy rainfall all thanks to the South West Monsoon, during June to September.

The best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is from November to April, but it is at its stunning best during the cold winter months. Road, rail, and air travel are the best ways to visit Mahabaleshwar, and Mahabaleshwar always ensures that the tourists enjoy a pleasant and charming stay, once they arrive.

Mahabaleshwar Mountain Ranges

Mahabaleshwar Tourism

Mahabaleshwar is one of the most popular hill stations in Maharashtra. If there is a plan to visit hill stations, Mahabaleshwar is on top of everyone’s list. Its breathtaking valleys, lakes, green surrounding, high peaks, and the cool atmosphere always attract many tourists from India and International countries.

Mahabaleshwar hosts various attractive sightseeing points and each Mahabaleshwar points are unique and provide a panoramic view of grand mountain ranges of the Western Ghats and surrounding forest.

Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar

The best season to visit Mahabaleshwar is Winter and Summer, i.e. from October to May months. November, December, and January months are festive months in Mahabaleshwar and it is flooded with tourists due to festive and holiday season.

Weather in Mahabaleshwar

Monsoon in Mahabaleshwar starts from mid-June month and extends till September. Mahabaleshwar receives heavy rainfall during monsoon. The climate in Mahabaleshwar in monsoon is wet and humid. Hence tourists avoid visiting Mahabaleshwar during monsoon.

Winter starts from November, December, January, and February and sometimes extends to March. the temperature in Mahabaleshwar in winter falls down till 10ºC. Nights are very cold in Mahabaleshwar in winter. Carry warm clothes with you while visiting Mahabaleshwar in Winter. As Mahabaleshwar is situated at a height of about 4,400ft the summers are not so hot. The maximum temperature in summer goes higher of around 28ºC. Nights are cold in summer too.


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Other Destinations near Mahabaleshwar

Panchgani Hill Station

Pratapgad Fort

Sajjangad Fort

Vasota Fort

Ajinkyatara Fort

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary

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