Mahabaleshwar Tour Package

Mahabaleshwar Tour Package

Mahabaleshwar is located in the Satara district of Maharashtra. This charming hill station is a significantly popular getaway spot in the region. Its scenic enchantment is enhanced by the soft mist, obscuring the hills, which makes people want to open their eyes wide and gaze at the phenomenon endlessly. Cascading waterfalls, splendid vistas, greenery, which soothes the eye, and climate so pleasant that it makes you want to stay forever, together make Mahabaleshwar an ideal holiday destination.

Pune is a pleasant travel getaway destination to spend a quite holiday. Situated in the southern part of Maharashtra, Pune is a calm and peaceful city. It offers a comfortable respite from the busy life. Shirdi is a small village in Kopargam taluk, in Ahmednagar district of the Maharashtra state. It is located 83 km north of the city of Ahmednagar and at a distance of 185 km from the Pune city. It has acquired fame as a place of pilgrimage because the Shirdi Sai Baba lived there. The shrine of Sai Baba is the main hub for millions of devotees from all round the globe. Lonavala is a popular hill station and a local getaway 110 km from Mumbai. Lies on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the place is perfect for all those seeking for calm and peaceful place. It is known for a popular candy known as 'chikki'. Every year lots of tourist from around the world visit this soothing place especially during monsoon.

Day 1: Pune to Shirdi

Early morning proceed to Shirdi on arrival check into the Hotel. After some rest proceeds to take Darshan of Sai Samadhi, rest of the day is free to explore the Shirdi city Overnight halt at Shirdi.

Day 2: Shirdi - Mahabaleshwar

Early morning departure to Mahabaleshwar on arrival checks in to the Hotel evening free to explore the city. Go for boating. Overnight Halt.

Day 3: Mahabaleshwar

After breakfast Proceed to sightseeing in Mahabaleshwar evening visit to Panchgani Table Land, Pratapgarh. Overnight halt at Mahabaleshwar.

Day 4: Mahabaleshwar - Lonavala

After breakfast proceed to Lonavala. On arrival start Lonavala sightseeing. Overnight halt at Lonavala.

Day 5: Lonavala - Pune

After breakfast drop at Pune Airport / Railway Station.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Road from Pune & Mumbai (Primary Access Route):

• From Pune (~120 km / 2.5 to 3 hours): Via NH-48 (Pune Bengaluru Highway) to Surur, turning west through Wai, ascending Pasarni Ghat to Panchgani and continuing on SH-72 to Mahabaleshwar.
• From Mumbai (~260 km / 5 to 5.5 hours): Via Mumbai Pune Expressway to Pune bypass, continuing on NH-48 to Wai and Mahabaleshwar; or via NH-66 (Mumbai Goa Highway) through Mahad and Poladpur ascending Ambenali Ghat directly to Mahabaleshwar.
• From Panchgani (~19 km / 30 minutes): Smooth mountain ridge road on SH-72.
• Frequent MSRTC Ordinary, Asiad, and Shivshahi AC buses and private luxury Volvo coaches operate directly from Mumbai (Dadar, Borivali, Vashi) and Pune (Swargate, Station) to Mahabaleshwar ST Bus Stand.

By Train & Air:

• Pune International Airport (Airport Code: PNQ - 125 km north): Nearest major commercial airport with extensive domestic and international flight connectivity.
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (Airport Code: BOM - 265 km northwest).
• Wathar Railway Station (Station Code: WTR - 64 km east): Nearest small rail station.
• Pune Junction Railway Station (Station Code: PUNE - 120 km north): Major broad gauge railway terminus connected across India.

Mahabaleshwar features mountain lakes, 1,400m cliff viewpoints, Maratha fortresses, and sacred river origin temples:

1. Venna Lake & Waterfront Recreation Grounds (Historic 1842 Reservoir & Row Boating - 2 km)

A picturesque 28 acre freshwater lake constructed in 1842 by Appasaheb Maharaj, ruler of Satara. Surrounded by lush eucalyptus and pine trees, it is the center of tourist life in Mahabaleshwar offering vintage wooden rowboats, paddleboats, lakeside horseback rides, and food stalls serving hot sweet corn patties.

Venna Lake — 1842 Scenic Mountain Reservoir and Boating Promenade in Mahabaleshwar

2. Arthur's Seat & Savitri Valley Abyss (The Queen of All Points at 1,470m - 13 km)

Perched at an elevation of 1,470 meters, Arthur's Seat is revered as the Queen of All Points. Named after Sir Arthur Malet who lost his wife and daughter in the Savitri river below, the viewpoint offers sheer 600 meter cliff drop views into the dense tiger woods of the Savitri valley with natural upward aerodynamic air drafts.

Arthur's Seat — Iconic Queen of All Points Clifftop Viewpoint in Mahabaleshwar

3. Pratapgad Fort & Shivaji Maharaj Memorial (1656 Maratha Mountain Citadel - 24 km)

A formidable hilltop fort built in 1656 by Prime Minister Moropant Pingle under the orders of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Famous as the historic site of the Battle of Pratapgad (1659) where Shivaji Maharaj defeated the Bijapur general Afzal Khan. Features massive stone bastions, Bhavani Temple, and a 17 foot bronze equestrian statue of Shivaji Maharaj.

Pratapgad Fort — 1656 Historic Maratha Mountain Fortress near Mahabaleshwar

4. Mahabaleshwar Temple & Panchganga Mandir (16th-Century Origin of 5 Sacred Rivers - 6 km)

An ancient religious sanctuary in Old Mahabaleshwar (Kshetra Mahabaleshwar) built in the 16th century by the Chanda Rao More dynasty in Hemadpanthi stone style. Panchganga Mandir features a stone carved cow mouth (*Gaumukh*) from which the waters of five holy rivers (Krishna, Koyna, Venna, Savitri, and Gayatri) continuously flow into holy tanks.

Mahabaleshwar Temple — 16th-Century Hemadpanthi Stone Shrine and River Source

5. Lingmala Waterfall & Venna Forest Gorge (Tiered 600ft Forest Cascade - 6 km)

A spectacular perennial waterfall located on the Mahabaleshwar Pune road. Features a lower tier pool safe for swimming and an awe inspiring main cascade plummeting nearly 600 feet down sheer basalt cliffs into the Venna Valley, surrounded by dense evergreen woods.

Lingmala Waterfall — 600ft Tiered Forest Mountain Cascade in Mahabaleshwar

6. Wilson Point / Sunrise Point (Highest 1,439m Plateau Peak & 3 Watchtowers - 2 km)

Named after Sir Leslie Wilson (Governor of Bombay), Wilson Point is the highest geographic point in Mahabaleshwar at 1,439 meters elevation. Features three masonry observation towers offering spectacular 360 degree sunrise panoramas across the Sahyadri ranges.

7. Kate's Point & Elephant's Head Point (Needle Hole Natural Rock Arch - 7 km)

A premier cliff lookout at 1,290 meters elevation named after Sir John Malcolm's daughter. Presents a stunning natural rock formation resembling an elephant's head and trunk, along with an overhanging natural needle eye arch overlooking the Dhom reservoir.

8. Elphinstone Point & Lodwick Point (Savitri and Koyna Valley Vista - 12 km)

Historic cliff lookouts discovered in the 1830s offering vertigo inducing views of the deep ravines where the Savitri and Koyna rivers originate, featuring a 25 foot monument honoring General Lodwick.

9. Tapola Lake & Koyna River Backwaters (The Mini-Kashmir of Maharashtra - 28 km)

A tranquil rustic village located 28 km from Mahabaleshwar at the confluence of the Koyna and Solshi rivers. Known as the Mini Kashmir of Maharashtra, offering speedboating, water scooters, kayaking, and jungle treks into the Vasota Fort wilderness.