Around Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a popular holiday destination and honeymoon spot and is known for the honey and strawberries produced here. Venna Lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar; The Lake is surrounded by trees on all sides. Scores of magnificent scenic perennial springs, streams, and waterfalls of Mahabaleshwar plateau, with its year round superb climate makes it a attractive get away for a weekend.

There about 30 different view points strewn around Mahabaleshwar offering panoramic views of the valleys. Its prudent to choose a few of the view points rather than trying to visit all the points if you are on a short break. Old Mahabaleshawar, Panchganga Temple, Aurthur's seat, Window Point, Tiger Spring, Echo Point, Hunting Point, Castle Rock, Savitri Point, Monkey Point, Elphnistone is a popular tourist route in Mahabaleshwar which 'can' be done in a day.

Also known as the Mini Kashmir of the west, Tapola is a 25 km drive away from Mahabaleshwar. 'Shivsagar' boat Club in Tapola is very popular for motor boats and scooter rides amongst water sports enthusiasts. If you are a trekking enthusiast Tapola is the launching spot to Vasota the most exciting jungle trek in Maharashtra.