Tourist Place Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar was established as a health center in 1829 AD. It was a prison for Chinese & Malay prisoners from 1834 to 1864. Prison power was 120 prisoners. 

The inmates introduced the planting of red potatoes, strawberries and weaving sugarcane and bamboo baskets. Many prisoners remained in Mahabaleshwar after their release

A Brief History

Maharaja Pratapsinha of Sara (1818 to 1839) developed a plan to develop M'war as a health center. Mr. John Malcolum, the first emperor to visit Mahabaleshwar in 1828, founded M'war in 1829. Sir Charles Malet, the first Pune darbar of Peshwas in 1791, happened to be the first European to set foot on the plateau.

Friends The various points in Mahabaleshwar must be considered. 

Here I give details on some of these points

Wilson Point

Also called the Sunrise point. Very high point. 4710 ft above sea level. Great plain. There are three circular platforms to build to see the sunrise. You are advised to watch the sunrise from platform no: 2. You can also see the sunset from this point.

High degree

The second high point. Introduce the panoramic view of the green carpet. You can see the rising and setting of the sun from this point.

Elphiston's point

The first point of the M'war / overlooking the two valleys, the left one & the right side.

Marjorie Point

Shoes are several distances from the Sahyadri range.

Castle Rock

On the way to Arthur's seat it shows the valley of Savitri.

Arthur's chair

Queen of all points. Some compare the placement on the south side to the world-famous Colorado Grand Canyon. EU.SA. It is interesting to see the empty desert valley of Savitri on the left and the shallow green valley on the right.

 It is even more interesting to know that Arthur's seat is the only place that shows the geographical division of kokan & Desh (Deccan), two Mahabaleshwar places, so clear and close. As you walk down the stairs you come across a spring known as the Tiger spring which is supposed to be the source of the Savri river.

Immediately under the seat is a window area. You have to go through the steps to reach the point of the window.

 Kates Point:

It offers a spectacular view of the Krishna valley and the deep waters of the dhom dam. From the south side, it looks like an elephant's head. There is also the point of echoing.

The point of Baghdad

Very good point. It passes through the village of Moleshware on the way. You see a magnificent view of the water behind the Koona dam on your left, the solshi river in front of you, and the small villages as if you were sitting on the banks of the river and the great green slopes of the M'war plain to your right.

Babington Point

Introduces the saddleback & Koyna valley view.

Northcote Point

Introduce the koana valley view & back seat.

Falkland Point

Below it, Artists Point, also known as nature lovers, spans the valley below you.

Carnac Point

In the same way the Falkland point.

Fitzgerald Point

A similar view of the Bombay point.

Bombay Point

The most famous sunset point. It shows the scope of Sahyadri koyana valley & Pratap Garh.

How to Get to Mahabaleshwar:

Distance: Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar by Mahad at 220 kms

Mumbai to Pune at 180 kms

Pune to Mahabaleshwar at 120 kms.

Panchgani goes to Mahabaleshwar in 20 kms.

Location: A beautiful green plain of about 150 sq. M. Kms.

Height: 4500 meters above sea level.

Climate:

 It will never be too hot because of the altitude. Never get too cold because of the proximity of The Arabian Sea. High-temperature time is short.

Seasons: 

October, Diwali & Xmas holidays and summer. Hotels are open all year round even during the rainy season.

The Mahabaleshwar Forest is vast and produces many commercial and medicinal plants and plants. Wildlife is limited to foxes, foxes, and wild boars.

Deers and bison are found in the Brahma Aranya area. Panthers are rare. A popular bird in Urdu poetry, Bulbul is found all over the plain.

 The Mahabaleshwar climate is also healthy and contains 20% oxygen which is usually caused by late summer misty rains and early rains when the plateau is covered with thick mist. Water contains a small percentage of iron that helps increase hemoglobin in the blood.