Mahabaleshwar
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A hill station in the Sahyadri range, known for its viewpoints, strawberries and the source of the Krishna river.
Hill stationSatara districtBest time to visit: October to June; very heavy rain in the monsoon
Highlights
- Arthur's Seat, Elphinstone Point and other valley viewpoints
- Old Mahabaleshwar temple at the source of the Krishna and four other rivers
- Strawberry farms of Mahabaleshwar and nearby Panchgani
- Pratapgad fort nearby
Significance
Mahabaleshwar was the summer capital of the Bombay Presidency. Mahabaleshwar strawberries carry a GI tag. Nearby Pratapgad is one of the forts of the Maratha Military Landscapes World Heritage Site.