Arthur's Seat

Mapro Garden, tucked amidst the lush strawberry cloaked valleys of Gureghar village on the scenic Panchgani Mahabaleshwar road in Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, stands as Maharashtra's most celebrated agro tourism destination and culinary landmark.

Founded in 1959 by pharmacist Kishore Vora as Mahabaleshwar Products ("Mapro") to support local Sahyadri hill farmers by processing perishable fruit crops into premium jams and syrups, this sprawling park has evolved into a world famous 2 acre agro culinary wonderland.

It's the home of decadent bowls of fresh red strawberries smothered in thick whipped cream, artisan wood fired thin crust pizzas baked with herb infused cheeses, an operational viewing chocolate factory, the annual Easter Strawberry Festival, and an organic hydroponic greenhouse nursery.

It represents a rich farm to-table sanctuary where sustainable horticulture, joyful family recreation, delicious Western Ghats fruit processing, and cool mountain breezes unite in the Satara hill district.

Located along State Highway 72, it sits 8 km east of Mahabaleshwar market, 11 km west of Panchgani, 60 km from Satara Railway Station (STR), and 120 km southwest of Pune International Airport (PNQ), easily accessible by private car, tourist cab, or luxury bus.

The 1959 Cooperative Heritage & Agro Tourism

In the late 1950s, Mahabaleshwar's fertile volcanic soil and subtropical mountain mist produced exceptional British introduced strawberry varieties, but local growers struggled with post harvest spoilage during transit to Mumbai markets.

Kishore Vora established a small village cooperative canning unit to preserve fresh berries into fruit pulps, squashes, and jams, revolutionizing the economic livelihood of hundreds of local farming families across the Panchgani plateau.

Truth is, that pioneering agro enterprise grew into a beloved tourist destination welcoming over one million travelers annually who stop here to experience authentic hill station agriculture firsthand.

Iconic Delicacies: Strawberries with Cream & Wood Fired Pizza

Strawberries with Whipped Cream: The quintessential Mapro signature dish. Generous bowls piled high with freshly picked, ruby red strawberries topped with velvety, sweetened fresh cream and ice cream scoops.

Wood Fired Sourdough Pizzas & Club Sandwiches: Baked in traditional clay ovens with thin crusts, fresh mozzarella, garden herbs, and organic toppings. The three tiered grilled cheese and vegetable club sandwiches are legendary among weekend road trippers from Mumbai and Pune.

The Chocolate Factory & Easter Strawberry Festival

Live Chocolate Processing: Visitors can watch chocolate making through transparent glass windows, witnessing liquid cocoa being blended with roasted almonds, hazelnuts, and dried strawberry pieces.

Annual Strawberry Festival: Celebrated annually during the four day Easter weekend (March/April), the festival features folk dances like Lezim and Lavani, processing workshops, and complimentary fresh strawberries handed out to every visitor.

After treating your tastebuds at Mapro Garden, head up to Mahabaleshwar to explore Arthur's Seat viewpoint, take a boat ride on Venna Lake, or visit the flat volcanic plateau of Table Land in Panchgani.