How To Reach Mahabaleshwar

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Mahabaleshwar is a very popular hill station located in Satara district of Maharashtra state. It has lush greenery, breath taking views and soaring mountain peaks. The climate here is very cool and enjoyable.

Mahabaleshwar has developed as a tourist spot. It has all the facilities and infrastructure required for tourism. The climate of the place is such that, tourist can come here and relax at any time of the year. Though it is closed during torrential rains, many come here to enjoy the rains and enjoy indoor activities.

There are many places offering accommodation in Mahabaleshwar. There are Heritage hotels in Mahabaleshwar, Deluxe hotels in Mahabaleshwar, Budget hotels in Mahabaleshwar where you can stay comfortably and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.

Another important aspect of this place is that it is well connected to other places. The nearest airport to Mahabaleshwar is the Pune Airport.

You can take a bus from Mumbai or Pune. There are tourist Volvo buses from Dadar, Scion and Vashi if you are coming from Mumbai. There are ordinary buses, AC buses and buses operated by state travels from the same locations why ply on the road to Mahabaleshwar. It takes about 6 hours to reach Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai. You can hire a private car or taxi and go to Mahabaleshwar via Panvel, Mahad and Poladpur.

There are buses from Pune that leave from Swargate bus stand. The government Express bus is moderately priced and the frequency is good. There is one Express bus to Mahabaleshwar every hour.

Since the Mumbai-Pune expressway is excellent and the highway from Pune to Satara is in very good condition, you can drive down from Mumbai. Scenic beauty and lush green fields from both the sides surround the roads. On this way you can travel via Wai, Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar. These places also have a lot of places of tourist attraction. There are temples at Wai. Points at Panchagani where you can take a welcome breaks.

The nearest station to Mahabaleshwar is Wathar station but Satara station is more convenient. Satara is very well connected to other places by Railway stations like Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune.

There are many points you should visit during your trip to Mahabaleshwar. There are unbeatable views from these points which are located at various edges of the plateau. Since these points are located in different directions, you will have to rent a taxi or a car. If you love adventure, you can travel on a horse back, ride on the lovely shady bridle paths, and enjoy a delightful ride.

There are govt. buses provided which can take you to these points if you want a cheaper traveling option. Pratapgarh tour is also organized from here.