Mahabaleshwar - A charming little weekend getaway from the madness of Mumbai. Situated some 250 kms from Mumbai, its a beautiful hill station located in the Western Ghats.
During the monsoons, it gives a feeling of being literally walking in the clouds. There is an all prevalent mist which breaks up only when it rains. The driving conditions are not great and its best to use a local tourist taxi for the local visits. All charges are fixed by local authorities
Places to visit - Not too many. A couple of local temples, multiple vantage points providing their own breath-taking view of the same valley (But a spectacular view, one must say), an old Maratha fort in Pratapgarh, multiple waterfalls along the roadside.
The area is known for its Strawberry farms (though not in season during the monsoons).
Must-have - Strawberry lassi served in clay containers.
Advise - Pack enough warm clothes. It gets really cold there.
In short a perfect place to relax and getaway from the hustle-bustle of daily life
Here is a little photo-log of Misty Mahabaleshwar.
During the monsoons, it gives a feeling of being literally walking in the clouds. There is an all prevalent mist which breaks up only when it rains. The driving conditions are not great and its best to use a local tourist taxi for the local visits. All charges are fixed by local authorities
Places to visit - Not too many. A couple of local temples, multiple vantage points providing their own breath-taking view of the same valley (But a spectacular view, one must say), an old Maratha fort in Pratapgarh, multiple waterfalls along the roadside.
The area is known for its Strawberry farms (though not in season during the monsoons).
Must-have - Strawberry lassi served in clay containers.
Advise - Pack enough warm clothes. It gets really cold there.
In short a perfect place to relax and getaway from the hustle-bustle of daily life
Here is a little photo-log of Misty Mahabaleshwar.
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| And the Mist Lifts - to reveal this breath-taking view |
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| A family portrait- of our ancestors |
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| The beginnings of many a river |
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| The Misty Lanes - Perfect settings for a horror movie |
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| Strawberry Lassi - A must have drink served in clay glasses |
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| Shivaji's Statue (Pratapgarh Fort) - The mist makes it singularly impressive |
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| A waterfall along the road side - One of the plenty |
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| Can there be an excess of greenery ever? |
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| Windmills |
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