Things to Do in Mahabaleshwar

1. Enjoy Thrilling Rides at Velocity Entertainmentz: Thinking of what to do in Mahabaleshwar post office hours? Your best bet is this amusement park that offers super-exciting things to do long after sundown. Enjoy go-karting, zip-lining, and bull riding and round off the day with delicious snacks and strawberry desserts at the food court here.

2. See an Amazing Sunset at Venna Lake: One of the best things to do in Mahabaleshwar is to watch the sun cast its warm golden hues on the waters of this pristine lake and finally set behind the Sahyadris in the background.

3. Enjoy a Late Dinner: Mahabaleshwar is dotted with several great restaurants for a late-night meal. There are so many choices that you don’t have to think twice about what to do in Mahabaleshwar for food. You can enjoy Chinese, Tandoori, and seafood at places like Farmhouse Bistro, The Olive Garden, and Aangan.

4. Shop at the Local Market: Head over to Town Bazaar, one of the most vibrant markets here, to explore the vibrantly lit shops. You can pick up handicrafts, strawberry jams and jellies, leather items, etc.

5. Indulge in a Sundowner: Dotted with chic bars and pubs, Mahabaleshwar offers a fun pub-hopping experience. You can indulge in a huge variety of wines, freshly-brewed beers, and mixed spirits. These places also offer great live gigs, music, and dance floors to add more to your night out.  Some of the best places for a night out are Longitude 73, Plunge Bar, Angaare, etc.

6. Try Lakeside Camping at Tapola: Often referred to as ‘Mini Kashmir’ of Maharashtra, Tapola offers the perfect night-time camping experience. You can also enjoy a range of exciting activities like kayaking, swimming, bonfire, night cricket, barbecue, and music here.

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There are quite a lot of adventure activities to do in Mahabaleshwar. 

1. Boating: A boat ride in the colourful ‘Shikara’ of Venna Lake is one of the most popular things to do in Mahabaleshwar. 

2. Jungle trekking: Tapola, also known as Mini Kashmir is a great spot for jungle trekking. It is also accompanied by the pristine Shivsagar Lake.

3. Kayaking: One of the most popular adrenaline-pumping things to do in Mahabaleshwar is kayaking and other water adventure sports at Shivsagar Lake. One can also go for swimming and scooter ride at the lake. 

4. Trekking: Trekking to Pratapgarh Fort, Lingmala Falls, Wilson Point, Arthur’s Seat, and Elephant’s Head Point will leave you stunned. These places offer the most mesmerizing views of the Sahyadris. 

5. Horse riding: Horse riding at Table Land and Venna Lake is one of the most memorable things you can do in Mahabaleshwar.

6. Rock climbing and Ziplining: Mahabaleshwar serves as a great place for adrenaline junkies, in terms of rock climbing, zip-lining, flying fox, and similar adventures. For the best rock climbing and zip-lining experience, head over to Village Bhose in Panchgani.

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Apart from being a traveler’s delight, Mahabaleshwar is also an idyllic destination for shopaholics who want to fetch some items at giveaway prices. Situated in the heart of the city, Town Bazaar greets you with a hustling crowd, tiny shops, and attractive handicrafts.

From leather goods to tribal jewelry, handmade clothes to footwear, one can find everything in this shopper’s paradise. Some of the other popular markets in Mahabaleshwar include Imperial Store and Mapro Garden. While Mapro Garden is a perfect place for foodies where they can get delicious fruit salads, strawberries, and ice-creams, Imperial Store welcomes its visitors with tempting wines and mouth-watering pizzas.

You can reach Mahabaleshwar in the following ways-

By Bus: Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) provides for regular bus services from nearby cities, such as Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Panchgani, and Kolhapur. 

By Train: Mahabaleshwar does not have a railway station. The closest railway station to Mahabaleshwar is Wathar. It is located at a distance of 60 km from Mahabaleshwar. There are several trains that run from Mumbai to Wathar. One can also book trains to Pune Railway Station and get a cab to Mahabaleshwar. 

By Air: The closest airport to Mahabaleshwar is in Pune, which is well-connected to all the major cities in India. The airport is located at a distance of 131 km from Mahabaleshwar.

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The best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is from December to February.  However, Mahabaleshwar is worth visiting throughout the year.

Summer season (March –June): The temperature is moderately high at this time of the year.  It usually drifts between 5 degree Celsius and 35 degree Celsius.

Monsoon Season (July – September): The temperature usually drifts between 20 and 25 degree Celsius. The weather is cool and misty during monsoon. However, the roads become quite slippery due to heavy showers. Nonetheless, the emerald green of the hillside is quite refreshing to witness during the rains.

Winter Season (October – February): The best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is during winter. The temperature drops to an average of 10 to 24 degree Celsius. There is no snowfall in Mahabaleshwar.

If you are on a visit to this hill station of Maharashtra, you can’t afford to miss even one scenic spot. Normally, the entire town of Mahabaleshwar can be covered within 3 days. If you cover around 3-4 spots in a day, you will still be left with enough energy to get back to your hotel and enjoy an eventful evening with your family.

Normally, each spot includes 30 minutes of travel time and if you take another 1 hour for exploring the spot, you still have a lot of time in your hand to recharge yourself for the next day.

Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty. The town is enveloped by the Sahyadri range on all sides. It is also popular for its numerous tourist attractions, such as Venna Lake, Parsi Point, Lodwick Point, Lingmala Falls, and Elephant’s Head Point. 

Mahabaleshwar also offers stunning views of sunrise and sunset. Connaught Peak is the best place to witness a sunrise. Sunsets are exceptionally good from The Bombay Point. Mahabaleshwar is also known for its strawberry farms. Mapro Garden is the best place to find abundant strawberry plantations. The Garden also hosts the annual Strawberry Festival that usually takes place in the month of May. The place is also quite famous for the divine Mahabaleshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The shopping streets of Mahabaleshwar have something for everyone. Though it is hugely popular for its handicraft items available at Town Bazaar, one can also please their taste buds by purchasing delicious strawberries from the well-known Mapro Garden.

If you are an art lover, don’t miss out on its streetside stores which sell tribal trinkets, toys, and handcrafted artifacts. Some other items which can be purchased from here include pickles, juice concentrates, Pappads, honey, syrups, and fruit crushes. With so much of variety in its reserve, shopping is an unmissable thing to do in Mahabaleshwar.