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Arthur's
Seat (1470m)
Arthur's Point, named
after Arthur Malet.It is 12 kms. away from main
market. Said to be the Best of all points. There was a man named Arthur
Malet who was the first to come here and build a house for himself
hence the point is named after his name. It is the only palce which shows
the geographical distinction between the Konkan and the Deccan territories
of Mahabaleshwar.
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Arthur's
Seat is Queen of all points. Some compare the stractification of
rocks on southern side to the world famous stratification of rocks
of the Grand Canyon of Colarado. USA. It is facinating to see the
barren deep valley Savitri on the left & shallow green valley on
the right. It is more facinating to know that Arthur's seat is the
only place showing geographical distinction of kokan & Desh (Deccan),
two territories of Mahabaleshwar, so clear & so near. If you go
by the steps you come across a spring known as Tiger's spring which
is supposed to be the source of the river Savtri. Immediately below
the seat is window point. You have to go deep by steps to reach the
window point. Kates Point: Offers breathtaking view of krishna valley
& deep waters of the dhom dam. From southern side it looks like
an elephants head. There is also an echo point. |
Babbington point (1294m)
2.5 kms. from main market. Makarandgadh
,Solshi and Koyna valley
can be easily seen from this point. On the
way to Babington point is the Bishop tank- live streams , which are worth
visiting.This point
also presents a view of saddle back .
Kate's
Point (1289m)
Here you find the famous Echo point. It
is a huge rock which stands 50 mts high. It
is about 6 km away from Venna Lake. Founder
of Mahabaleshwar was sir John Malcom he had a daughter named Kate
and this point is named after her name. Offers breathtaking view of
krishna valley & deep waters of the dhom dam. From southern side it
looks like an elephants head.
Lodwick
Point (1239 m)
Elephant's Head Point as it is commonly called. If viewed from a specific
point one can see Pratapgad from here. General Lodwick after whose name
this point is named was the first European to visit Mahabaleshwar. Long
back it was also called as the Sydney Point. The
surrounding scenery is beautiful.
Wilson Point
(1435 m)
Wilson Point is also commonly known as
Sunrise Point. It is a vast plateau. There are
three masonary round platforms to see the sunrise. You are advised to see
sunrise from platform no:2.
It is about 1 km away from Mahabaleshwar
Market. When you are on this point believe it you are 4735 ft above sea
level and at the highest point in Mahabaleshwar. Other points that
can be viewed from this point are Kshetra Mahabaleshwar, Connaught Pick
Point and
Elphinston Point. You can see
sunset also from this point.
Mumbai
Point (1294 m)
It is commonly known as Sunset Point. It was on the old road to Bombay
hence the name. Pratapgadh is seen at the north of this point. It is one of the most popular and oldest point in
Mahabaleshwar. Crowd gathers to see the beautiful Sunset over here.
Connaught
Peak (1385 m)
7 kms. from
Mahabaleshwar market Connaught Peak is the second highest point in Mahabaleshwar. Presents panoramic
view of a green carpet. You can see sunrise as well as sunset from this
point. At its north you can see Torana, Kamalgadh and Rajgadh. To its east are Pasarani Ghat
and Panchgani. Ajinkyatara is at the south. To the west is Pratapgadh.
Elphinston Point and Kshetra Mahabaleshwar are at north-west. It was formerly known as Mount
Olympia.
Helen's Point (1280 m)
This place is also known as Blue Valley. You can see a beautiful water
fall at this place which is followed by River
Salshi.
It is 4 kms. away from main market. Other points in this area are Gavalani Point, Robbers Caves and
North coat point.
Venna Lake
In spite of being within Mahabaleshwar this Lake has its own
identity, and is capable of drawing ones attraction towards it. The main attraction
over here is Boating which is enjoyed by everyone. Venna lake is covers an
area of about 27
acres. Water supply to Mahabaleshwar is through this Lake. Prior
permission has to taken for Fishing in this Lake.
Water Falls
The Venna falls, the Chinaman's fall
and Dhobi's falls are the three main waterfalls. Beauty of these falls enhances
during the rainy season.
Lingmala Waterfalls present an enthralling sight of cascading water as
it scatters from atop a steep cliff into thin silver streaks, often
encircled by rainbow colors. The other water falls-chairman and Dhobi, are
popular with picnickers. The former can be reached by the Carviali Road.
Dhobi waterfall is on a bridle path connecting Petit Road with Old
Mahabaleshwar Road. A boat ride on the tranquil, crystal-clear waters of
Lake Venna entices one beyond appreciation. The cool whispers of the
surroundings add to the serenity of the landscape.
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