Mahabaleshwar is considered the queen of hill resorts in the State of Maharashtra, which is popular with residents of Mumbai who want to getaway for a weekend holiday. It has gained popularity with holiday travellers from across the country and abroad. Perched in the Sahyadri Mountains at a height of 1372 metres (4500 ft), Mahabaleshwar offers stunning views of the green valley of the Deccan, and of the Arabian Sea, on clear days. It was once a colonial retreat of the Bombay Presidency, during the days of the British Raj.

There is much to see and do in Mahabaleshwar. There are over 30 popular vantage points, which offer scenic views of the green valley and hills. These include Elphinstone Point, Babington Point, Kate's Point, and Bombay Point. Arthur's Seat, a spectacular viewpoint, located 12 km from Mahabaleshwar, looks out over a precipitous drop of 600 metres. The beautiful waterfalls are also worth visiting, the main ones being Chinaman's, Dhobi, and Lingamala. Venna Lake offers fishing and boating with the added attraction of wayside stalls and horse riding. The historic Pratapgad Fort 24 km away was built by the Maratha chieftain Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1656, to control the rebellious rulers of the nearby Javali Basin. According to legend, Shivaji was blessed with a shining sword at the temple of Goddess Bhawani located here. It is also the site of the famous battle between Shivaji and Afzal Khan, ruler of the Bijapur Sultanate.

While away the hours at wayside coffee shops in the marketplace; or sip coffee or fresh fruit juices at the roadside cafes. Admire the seasonal flowers in the park, amble off on gentle mountain ponies, and go for a boat ride on Venna Lake. Shop for locally made shoes, varieties of honey, fruits and an enormous range of soft fruit like strawberry, raspberry and mulberry from the surrounding Brahma Aranya forests. As you drive up to Mahabaleshwar, the road passes by farms that put up stalls selling fresh fruits, ice creams, jams, jellies and crushes… take some home with you so that the taste of Mahabaleshwar lingers on

The best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is between October and June. Our hotel is however open all year.

We can arrange for our guests any of the following ways to get to Mahabaleshwar from either Mumbai or Pune.

State Transport bus, daily
Deluxe Luxury bus, daily
Salon Car – 4 passengers
Tata Sumo – 7 passengers

The hotels salon cars and coach is available for sightseeing in and around Mahabaleshwar.