Thursday, 21 February 2013

Queen's land Mahabaleshwar


Mahabaleshwar is one of the largest and famous hill station located in the state of Maharashtra in India. The word 'Mahabaleshwar' which is Sanskrit word, it means 'God of Great Power. Governor of Bombay, Sir John Malcolm in 1828, who was chose this beautiful spot as the site for the official sanatorium. Soon after, the wooded downhill were covered with typical colonial structures, between them Frere Hall, Christ Church, the Mahabaleshwar Club Government House (which was the grand residence of the governor), the ever-popular polo grounds and race course. Mahabaleshwar has a rich flora and fauna. 




The place of Mahabaleshwar has grown the plantations of raspberries goose berries, strawberries, french beans, red potatoes, beets, salad, carrots etc.

Direction of Mahabaleshwar

The largest hill station in Maharashtra, the place of Mahabaleshwar has an altitude of 1438 m at the Wilson or basically known as Sunrise Point. It is not only famous as a hill station, but it is even more revered because of the ancient Mahabaleshwar Temple is also famous and that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also being an important pilgrimage site of the Hindu region and a beautiful hill station, Mahabaleshwar place is a noticeable place on the chart of travel and tourism in India. Before Switzerland entered in Hindi film routines, Mahabaleshwar's lake and their pathways were also a preferred choice for the Chopras. 





Best time to travel

Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is month of October to June and best time to visit Panchgani is September to May. Mahabaleshwar has being packed with tourist and honeymooners looking for a cool getaway except for the rainy season. If you are looking for good accommodation according to your pocket Mahabaleshwar hotels will never disappoint you, click here for budget hotels in Mahabaleshwar. 




Mahabaleshwar near Getaways

Panchgani has very near gateway to Mahabaleshwar. It is about 19 km from Mahabaleshwar and lies the hill station. Panchgani is surrounded on all sides by hills and is very famous with tourist owing to its close to Mahabaleshwar. Panchgani is also popular for its strawberry and raspberry farms. Visitors of Mahabaleshwar place almost always come to Panchgani to make the most of their holiday in the hills. 

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