You are greeted by lush green mountains enveloped by clouds as soon as you enter Maharashtra’s rugged Western Ghats. It holds great promise. But the winding road leads to the center of Mahabaleshwar, a bustling and distinctly underwhelming focal point marred by the cacophony of tourists, vendors, boats men, and dozens of tour guides.
You are greeted by lush green mountains enveloped by clouds as soon as you enter Maharashtra’s rugged Western Ghats. It holds great promise. But the winding road leads to the center of Mahabaleshwar, a bustling and distinctly underwhelming focal point marred by the cacophony of tourists, vendors, boats men, and dozens of tour guides.
In the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra is located a small and peaceful town named Mahabaleshwar. It is its pleasant weather and beautiful locales that make this place a favourite of tourists. Linked via bus and train to all the nearby cities, Mahabaleshwar is your place if you want to enjoy some time in solitude.
For those of you who haven’t been to Mahabaleshwar, you certainly are missing something beautiful. Just a few hours drive from Mumbai and Pune, Mahabaleshwar is one of the most frequented holiday destinations in all of Maharashtra.