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Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is the origin of five rivers - Krishna, Koyna, Venna, Savitri and Gayatri. This hill station with it's breathtaking and enchanting scenic beauty, rugged mountains, deep forests, clean lakes, enticing waterfalls, strawberry gardens, exotic flowers, lush green walks, horse rides coupled with comfortable, decent hotels and small markets, all adds up to a memorable and delightful visit for all kinds of tourists.

The Hindus consider Mahabaleshwar is one of the important Holy places of India. The hill station comprises of three villages namely Malcolm Peth , Old 'Kshetra' Mahabaleshwar and Part of Shindola village.

Panchgani
Panchgani is like a sister town to Mahabaleshwar, a health resort surrounded by five hills. There are atlas two spots for every hundred yards that one would consider taking photographs, and it really seems like a dream pastoral retreat, especially during tourist free monsoons.

Sidney Point
Sidney Point , lies near to the octroi check point and is a flattened area on the apex of a conical hill. There is a cement bench and a monument from where one can see the ghats (valleys) of Wai and the sanatorium in the distance.

Pratapgarh
To the west of Mahabaleshwar, the setting for this Maratha fort is spectacular. From the summit (1,080 metres) on which it is sited there is a splendid view down the hillside. A road leads to the foot of the hill, then 500 steps run up to the top.

Elphinston Point
A popular picnic spot, the Elphinston Point is named after the Governor of Bombay, Sir Elphinston. Located about 10 kms from Mahabaleshwar, this point was discovered by Dr Murray in 1830.