A popular hill fort situated in Maharashtra’s Satara district, Pratapgarh stands witness to the famous battle that was fought between the armies of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Adil Shahi General Afzal Khan and it is one of the best places for Mahabaleshwar one day trip.
Also known as ‘Mini Kashmir’, Tapola is famous for the picturesque Shivsagar Lake, jungle treks, pastoral beauty and Eco Agro Tourism. Trek to the Vasota and Jaigad forts located in the dense jungles around the lake. Take a stroll or enjoy the sunset at the several islands situated near Tapola. Indulge in adventure sports like kayaking and paragliding or enjoy a peaceful boat ride at the lake and it is one of the best Mahabaleshwar places to visit in one day.
As the name suggests, Elephant’s Head Point is a mountain rock that has an uncanny resemblance to an elephant’s head. Easily one of the best places to visit in Mahabaleshwar in one day, Elephant’s Head Point offers a mesmerising view of the Sahyadri Range.
A man-made lake spread over 28 acres, Venna Lake is one of the most scenic places to visit in Mahabaleshwar in one day. It was initially built to cater to the city’s water needs. The lake also has a couple of pilgrimage spots submerged within 1-2 km. There’s also a garden called ‘Chhatrapati Pratapsinh’ situated on its banks.
Mapro Gardens is one of the most famous places to visit in Mahabaleshwar in one day. Located in Panchgani, this garden park comprises a chocolate factory, restaurant, small nursery, children’s play area and a retail outlet that sells Mapro products.
Trek through the forest to reach the Lingamala Falls, one of the most scenic places to visit in Mahabaleshwar in one day. The best time to visit is between July and December. The water falls below from a height of 600 feet and gets illuminated when the rays of the sun fall on it.
Initially known as Sydney Point, this hill-top was renamed Lodwick Point to honour General Lodwick, the first British officer to have climbed the hill. His son also got a 25-feet high pole constructed in his father’s memory and it is one of the famous Mahabaleshwar places to visit in one day.
One of the most lovely places to visit in Mahabaleshwar in a day, the Sunset Point raises the bar high for all the other mesmerising sights you would indulge into. Popularly known as the Mumbai Point or Bombay Point, the place is a splendid spot to spend some quality time with your friends and family.
