Introduction to Mahabaleshware

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Mahabaleshwar The Summer Capital of Bombay
Province
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Attractions in Mahabaleshwar

• Today, Mahabaleshwar is a popular holiday resort
  and honeymoon spot.
• Added to the scores of magnificent scenic
  "points", the perennial springs, streams, and
  waterfalls of Mahabaleshwar plateau, with its
  year round superb climate, drew the English and
  others to Mahabaleshwar like honey bees to sweet
  nectar.
• Veena lake is one of the major tourist
  attractions of Mahabaleshwar. Panchgani and
  Pratabgad fort are other attractions.
• Experience magnificent scenic beauty with stay in
  best hotels in Mahabaleshwar.

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Points in Mahabaleshwar

• Mahabaleshwar is known for its "points", from
  which a person can stand and enjoy the entire
  scenery.
• Famous points include Kate's point, Needle hole
  point, Wilson Point (highest point in
  Mahabaleshwar) and Monkey point.
• Wilson point is the only location in
  Mahabaleshwar where both sunrise and sunset can
  be seen. It offers a spectacular glance of
  Mahabaleshwar in all directions..

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Near by Places Veena Lake

• The lake is surrounded by trees on all sides.
  Tourists can enjoy a boat ride over the lake or a
  horse ride next to the lake.
• Most tour operators include the Venna lake in
  their tours. Most buses, private vehicles will
  stop at the Venna lake on their way to
  Mahabaleshwar on request.

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Near by Places Pratapgad Fort

• The fort is built on a spur which overlooks the
  road between the villages of Par and Kinesvar.
• A 17-foot high equestrian bronze statue of
  Shivaji was unveiled by Jawaharlal Nehru, then
  Prime Minister of India, on the 30th of November
  1957

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Near by Places Panchgani

• Scenic Panchgani was discovered by the British
  during their rule as as a summer resort, and a
  superintendent named John Chesson was placed in
  charge in 1860.

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Food Specialties

• One can visit strawberry farms to enjoy the real
  flavour of the fruit.
• Climate of Mahabaleshwar is ideal for
  Strawberries and Mulberries and one can shop them
  in bulk at low cost.
• One can also get a taste of "Strawberries with
  Cream" (Jan -Feb) or "Mulberries with Cream"
  (AprilMay).

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