MAHABALESHWAR – Place to Visit – Picnic
MAHABALESHWAR – Place to Visit
MAHABALESHWAR – Place to Visit – Mumbai
Mahabaleshwar, Queen of all Hill Stations, is situated at an altitude of I ,372m in the heart of Sahyadri Hills in Satara District. The hill station has a legendary past. The name ‘Mahabaleshwar’ is derived from a temple of Lord Mahadev and three Sanskrit words, “Maha” (great), “Bal” (power) and “Ishwar” (God). But, some say that the name ‘Mahabaleshwar’, which simply means very mighty God, seems to have a mythological past. The British, in order to escape the summer heat of the plains and in their search for cooler pleasant climates, were always looking for mountain tops and piateau for recreation and change. So it happened that Col.
Lodwick (Late General Sir Peter Lodwick) stationed at Satara, in April
1824 with a contingent of soldiers and Indian guides climbed up the mountain face reaching what is now known as the Lodwick Point. Thus Mahabaleshwarwas “Discovered”. Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the sea, which is quite visible clear days. Pony rides on the lanes of Mahabaleshwar are quite thrilling. Several charming hilt resorts nestle in these mountains. They seem to belong to the colonial era when people traveled up to these resorts to escape the heat of the plains. Many of them still retain some of the old world charm and make an ideal holiday destination. Mahabaleshwar is by far the best of any holiday spot in Maharashtra for climate, excursions, sports and many other activities. It is, after all, the “Queen of all Hill Stations”.
Waterfalls In Mahabaleshwar
Lingmala Waterfalls present an enthralling sight of cascading water as itscatters from atop a steep cliff into thin silver streaks, often encircled by rainbow colors. The other water falls-Chinaman and Dhobi are popular with picnickers. The former can be reached by the Carvioli Road. Dhobi waterfall is on a bridle path connecting Petit Road’ with Old Mahabaleshwar Road. A boat ride on the tranquil, crystal-clear waters of Lake Venna entices one beyond appreciation. The cool whispers of the surroundings add to the serenity of the landscape
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