Mahabaleshwar, Queen of all Hill Stations, is situated at an altitude of 1,372m in the heart of Sahyadri Hills in Satara District. Mahabaleshwar is one of the most spectacular and the largest of Maharashtra's hill-stations. Mahabaleshwar is Sanskrit fro God of Great Power. The hill station India 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.

Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the sea, which is quite visible in clear days pony rides on the lanes of Mahabaleshwar, are quite thrilling. Unlike Matheran, Mahabaleshwar has long motorable roads to its sights and points. And several taxis stand by to help you on your way. If you're in a more adventurous mood, you could even hire a pony for the bridle paths, instead of a vehicle. Several charming luxury resort nestle in these mountains. They were involved in constructing roads, grinding cornflour, maintaining potato cultivation's and other vegetable gardens in the English charming luxury resort. They seem to belong to the colonial era when people traveled up to these Luxury mountain resorts to escape the heat of the plains. Many of them still retain some of the Old World charm and make an ideal honeymoon Holiday destination. Mahabaleshwar is by far the best of any honeymoon Holiday destination spot in Maharashtra for climate, excursions, sports and many other activities.

How To Get There

By Road: From Bombay via Pune, Mahabaleshwar is 290-km and via Mahad it is 247-km.
By Rail: Nearest railway station is Weather at 62-km, but Pune is the convenient railway station at 120-km.
By Air: Nearest airport is Pune at 120-km.

General Information

Location
Situated In The Heart Of Sahyadri Hills In Satara District, Maharashtra.
Formerly Known Also Known As Queen Of All Hill Stations.
Best Time: Like most hill stations, Mahabaleshwar closes up for the monsoon (mid-June to mid-September).

Mahabaleshwar Resorts

Hotel Lake View
Hotel Lake View  is a 3 Star resort in Mahabaleshwar with total Rooms 50, that include Double Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Suites. Hotel Lake View  is ideally located in close proximity to the Venna Lake in the marvelous Mountain Resort Vacations sport Mahabaleshwar. Hotel Lake View enjoy the beauty of Mahabaleshwar as It is a Leisure holiday Resort Four thousand five hundred feet above sea level, enveloped amidst lush green hills, strawberry farms and panoramic valleys is an one hundred and fifty square kilometers plateau.

Address: Satara Road, Mahabaleshwar
Accessibility: Airport: 120KM., Railway Station: 120KM., Bus Station: 240KM.

Sherwood Resort
Sherwood Resort, Mahabaleshwar's latest jewel in its crown, is set amidst 8 acres of lush forest. Sherwood Resort is characterized by excellent interiors, clean and stylish exteriors, large common areas and an expanse with a valley view off the hustle and bustle of the Main Market area completely at peace. This beautiful Luxury mountain resorts caters to the corporate world and is also the perfect retreat for a Mountain Resort Vacations. The rooms-be it double bed, duplex, or suites are tastefully decorated with all modern amenities and give the cozy feel of an English country home.

Address: Blue Valley Ride, Off Satara Road, , Mahabaleshwar
Accessibility: Pune Airport: 110KM., Railway Station: 110KM.

Strawberry County
Strawberry County Resort is a 3 Star resort in the town and it is an age old recognized Health Resort kind of farm-house place, next to the world famous Panchgani, discovered much before the British ruled India, over 300 years old. Strawberry County Luxury mountain resorts is situated at 4,800 ft. Above sea level, offers a panoramic vision of hilly ranges and valley sides surrounded by fruit orchards and garden estates.
Address: Mahabaleshwar - Panchgani Road, Metgutad, , Mahabaleshwar
Accessibility: Airport: 110KM., Railway Station: 55KM., Bus Station: 6KM.