5 Popular Places to Visit in Mahabaleshwar |
Posted: July 25, 2017 |
Mahabaleshwar is a charming hill station located in Satara district of Maharashtra. This pristine hill station is the source of the Krishna River that flows across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Mahabaleshwar is one of the top monsoon destinations in India and also one of the best weekend gateways from Mumbai and Pune. Mahabaleshwar attracts large number of tourists for its lovely views, beautiful landscapes and pleasant temperatures. Pratapgarh Fort, Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Krishnabai Temple, Lingamala Falls, Tapola, Panchgani are some important places to visit in Mahabaleshwar. There are several viewpoints that are strategically located to capture the panoramic views. Arthur’s Seat, Wilson Point, Kate’s Point & Elephant head Point, Connaught Peak and Bombay Point are popular viewpoints. Here are the top 5 tourist places to visit in Mahabaleshwar. Pratapgad Fort Pratapgad, also known as Pratapgarh, is a huge hill fort located in Satara district of Maharashtra. Pratapgarh Fort is among the best forts in Maharashtra and among the top places to visit in mahabaleshwar and one of the best historical forts near Pune. Pratapgad consists of two parts. The upper citadel houses numerous homes, which includes a Mahadev Temple and the lower castle houses Bhavani Temple at the eastern aspect. It is believed that Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja turned into blessed with a shining sword at this temple. Elephant’s Head Point & Kate’s Point Elephant's Head Point or Needle Point is one of the most popular vantage points in Mahabaleshwar. At a height of 1290 m, the viewpoint offers an amazing view of the Dhom Dam and the surrounding valley. It is named after Kate, daughter of Sir John Malcom, founder of Mahabaleshwar. Thus, the point named as Elephant's Head Point and is among the best tourist attractions in Mahabaleshwar. This vantage point is the extreme end of the mountain range and lies beyond the Lodwick Point. Mahabaleshwar Temple Mahabaleshwar Temple is an ancient temple situated in the Old Mahabaleshwar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is one of the popular Mahabaleshwar tourist places. The temple is enclosed by a 5 feet wall and is divided into two areas, the sanctum sanctorum and the central hall. The main sanctum has Shiva linga made of black stone, which is 500 years old swayambhu lingam. It is considered to be superior to the twelve Jyothir Lingams. The trishul of Lord Shiva along with his Damru, Rudraksha and one bed has been preserved in this temple and these are around 300 years old. Arthur’s Seat Arthur Seat Point is the most popular viewpoint in Mahabaleshwar and among the top places to experience Mahabaleshwar Tourism. It is also called as Queen of the Points, This place is named after Arthur Mallet, the first man to build a house at this point. Arthur Point is surrounded by the deep Savitri gorge on one side and a lush green plateau on the other side. This is the handiest factor that sincerely shows the geological evaluation between the Konkan and the Deccan territories. Arthur's Seat is famous for floating of mild objects. The gravitational pressure of the earth at this point is minimal and lighter items thrown into the valley are said to fly up due to this opposite force. One can also see Tiger's spring, the source of Savitri River. Venna Lake & Dam Venna Lake is a manmade lake constructed in 1842 by Sri Appa Saheb Maharaja. Venna Lake has an area of about 28 acres having periphery around 7-8 km and is fed by repeated springs. Venna Lake is very popular spot among honeymooners as well as families and also one of the top places to visit in Mahabaleshwar town. Tourists can enjoy a boat ride in the lake or a horse ride next to the lake. Row and Pedal boats are available for the tourists.
|
||||||||||||||||
|