Mahabaleshwar is located in the Satara district of Maharashtra is a 5 hour drive away from Mumbai.The hill station has a cool and pleasant climate all through the year but the beauty of this hill station unfolds its true demeanor during monsoons.This hill station located in the Sahyadri mountain ranges of the Western Ghats welcomes its guests with unending farms of strawberries and mulberries. It will be an unforgettable experience for you to take a boat ride in the Venna Lake while it is drizzling. Drive to Mahabaleshwar on a long weekend this monsoon.

Monsoons in Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwaris famous for its unending stretch of strawberry farms, misty mountains and wide blue lakes. This hill station is the starting point of five rivers: Krishna, Koyana, Venna, Savitri and Gayatri. Mahabaleshwar is also home to temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna that were built in the medieval era. The Lingmala waterfall atop the Venna Valley is a pleasant sight during monsoons. You can also visit the Dhobi waterfall to watch the water flow down the valley into the river Koyna.It is a fantastic place to leave behind all the worries of daily life and enjoy the nature in all its bliss.

Drive to Mahabaleshwar

You can reach Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai via two routes. The first one is Panvel-Pune-NH7-Wai-Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar, while the second route is Panvel-Alibaug-NH17-Poladpur-Mahad-Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar. You can stop at Wai, on the way from Pune to Mahabaleshwar and visit its famous temples.While driving to Mahabaleshwar, you will also pass through Panchgani, a hill station famous for its residential schools, fresh climate and scenic spots like the Table Top-point.

Things to Do While at Mahabaleshwar

The vastyet unexplored green spans of flora and fauna offer eye-pleasing views of the Western Ghats.There are many picturesque locations like the Needle’s point, Arthur’s seat, Sunrise and Sunset points to visit and create photographic memoirs.A late evening boat ride in Venna Lake while it is drizzling is a nice idea too.

Where to Stay in Mahabaleshwar

To make the holiday a truly memorable experience you need to stay at a place that offers a luxurious stay.Club Mahindra Mahabaleshwar Sherwood resort is spread across eight acres of land and is aesthetically designed for family holidays. Equipped with a swimming pool, spa, discotheque, indoor and outdoor games among others, Sherwood resort enhances the stay at Mahabaleshwar. Every room in the resort is equipped with modern amenities so you can sit back, relax and experience modernity in a rustic environment.

South India Monsoon Destinations: Mahabaleshwar, Munnar, Virajpet