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ELPHINSTONE POINT

Elphinstone Point is one of the highest viewpoints in Mahabaleshwar. It is famous for the stunning view of Pratapgad Fort, Koyna Valley and the nearby areas. It is also the origin point of the Savitri River.


PRATAPGAD

A popular hill fort situated in Maharashtra’s Satara district, Pratapgarh stands witness to the famous battle that was fought between the armies of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Adil Shahi General Afzal Khan and it is one of the best places for Mahabaleshwar one day trip.


RAJPURI CAVES

One of the most ancient attractions in Panchgani, Rajpuri Caves are a group of four caves surrounded by several holy water kunds with mythological references to the Mahabharata. Three out of the four caves are connected by underground tunnels and are believed to have served as a home for the Pandavas during their exile and it is one of the finest places for Mahabaleshwar one day trip.


LINGAMALA FALLS

Trek through the forest to reach the Lingamala Falls, one of the most scenic places to visit in Mahabaleshwar in one day. The best time to visit is between July and December. The water falls below from a height of 600 feet and gets illuminated when the rays of the sun fall on it.


LODWICK POINT

Initially known as Sydney Point, this hill-top was renamed Lodwick Point to honour General Lodwick, the first British officer to have climbed the hill. His son also got a 25-feet high pole constructed in his father’s memory and it is one of the famous Mahabaleshwar places to visit in one day.


PLATO POINT

Plato Point - is situated about 6 km from Mahabaleshwar Bus stand in the direction of Medha. Plato point offers scintillating view of surrounding green area. Kamalgad, Tableland and tower of Wilson point can be seen from here. Plato Point area has 2 points in total viz Plato Point and King's Chair. King's Chair - King's Chair is a small platue in the midst of green woods. It looks like nature's chair. Hence it is called as King's Chair. In addition area also has Ganesh Mandir.