In & Around ~ Mahabaleshwar !
Wilson Point (Sunrise Point)
Famously known as the Sunrise Point, it is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar situated at 4710 ft above sea level. It is a vast plateau having three paltforms that provide breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset. Platform no. 2 offers clear picture of the sunrise.
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Lodwick Point Or Sydney Point
Formerly known as Sydney Point, it was renamed as Lodwick Point when a memorial pole was erected on this point in memory of the first British General Ludwick who was the first one to visit Mahabaleshwar in 1842.
A popular hang out spot,it offers breathtaking view of the valley below. Equally famous is the divine view of the Lodwick Fall.
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Arther's seat
Another popular spot that has derived its name from the the famous British actor Arthur Malet, Arthur's Seat is blessed with spectacular scenic beauty. The wind under the hill here is so powerful that it returns everything that is flung.
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Panchaganga Mandir
One of the holy places in Mahabaleshwar is the Panchganga Mandir. Water from five different rivers that is the Koyna, Krishna, Venna, Savitri and Gayatri join in this place.
The confluence of five rivers has given the name Panchganga where Panch means five and ganga means river. All the rivers come out of a cow’s mouth which is carved out of stone. Thus the place being called Panchganga Mandir. This famous mandir was built by Raja Singhandeo. He was the king of the Yadav of Devgiri in the 13th century. In the 16th century the temple was improved by the Maratha Emperor Shivaji.
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Elephant's Head Point
The Elephant’s Head Point is one of the best points to be visited in Mahabaleshwar. The cliffs which overhang resemble an elephant’s head and trunk. Thus the point got its name as the Elephant’s Head Point.
The Elephant’s Head Point is beyond the Lodwick Point. The Elephant’s Head Point is the extreme end of the mountain range.
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Kate’s Point
Kate’s Point is along the Duchess Road. It is at a height of 1,290 metres. It is one of the greatest points and no tourist would like to miss it. The distance of the point is 6.8 km.
The view from the point is clear and splendid. The best time to visit is winter. It is during winter that the skies are clear. During winters, the Dhom dam is full and it is a fantastic scene. The peaks of Kamalgadh, Pandavgadh and Mandardeo can also be seen from Kate’s point. Close by to the Kate’s point is the Echo point. |