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Mahabaleshwar
Located about 120 km southwest of Pune and 285 km from Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau, bound by valleys on all sides. At 4710, Wilson Point or the sunrise point is the highest point in central India.
Mahabaleshwar is a popular holiday resort and honeymoon spot and is also known for the honey and strawberries produced here. The Venna
Lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar; The Lake is surrounded by trees on all sides. Scores of magnificent scenic "points", perennial springs, streams, and waterfalls of Mahabaleshwar plateau, with its year round superb climate makes it a attractive get away for a weekend.
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Mahabaleshwar is a perfect getaway from Pune and is well known for its many points which offer panoramic views. There are as many as 30 viewpoints, named after notable Britishers within close range. Accessibility of these points is largely by foot or vehicles. Some of the most popular points you could visit are:
Lodwick Point
Located at an altitude of 1,240 m, it is named after General Lodwick, who is said to have been the first to set foot on this point in 1824. A monument has been erected there in his memory by his son.
Elphinstone Point
Named after a Governor of Mumbai, Sir Elphinstone, it was discovered by Dr. Murray in the early 18th century. A great spot for picnicking, it bears a resemblance to an elephant's head and trunk,
if seen from the Lodwick Point.
Arthur's Seat, another famous point, and considered to be one of the best, is located at an altitude of 1,348 m and captures a beautiful view of the Jor Valley. It has been named after Arthur Malet and one can catch the two territories of Mahabaleshwar very distinctly set apart Kokan and Desh. There are other points that you will come across such as the points of Marjorie, Savitri and the Castle Rock, rising from the Valleys of Konkan, and on the way to Arthur's Seat.
Tiger's Spring, is the source of the River Savitri, which leads you, by way of steps, to a small ledge right beneath Arthur's Point, called The Window and offering an absolutely enthralling view.
Kate's Point, located at an altitude of 1,290 m and overlooking the Krishna Valley. Near this point is the Echo Point, where you can hear your voice echo. The Lingmala Waterfall, flowing from the valley of Venna is worth a visit.
Wilson's Point, is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar, is the best place to catch the sunrise, and hence has also been called the Sunrise Point. The second highest point is the Connaught Peak. Between it and Wilson's Point are other minor points such as Helen's Point, Gaolani Point, and Babington Point. To the south of Babington Point is the Chinaman waterfall, followed by Falkland, Carnac and Bombay Points.
Point, Gaolani Point, and Babington Point. To the south of Babington Point is the Chinaman waterfall, followed by Falkland, Carnac and Bombay Points.
