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Pratapgad Fort

Pratapgad is a hill fort in Maharashtra. Situated close to the famous hill station of Mahabaleshwar in the district of Satara, the citadel rises to an elevation of about 3500 feet from the ground. Much of the fortifications are still intact, and the fort is a popular tourist destination. There are four lakes within the fort, many of which overflow during the monsoons. There is a watchtower just beside the Mahadarwaza, or the main entrance, at the end of the motorable road. There is a statue of Shivaji Maharaj in his full glory, which was installed about 60 years ago. There is a Bhawani temple at the top of the fort, and a cultural library showcasing the heritage of the fort. There is a handicrafts centre en route to Pratapgad from the base village, which draws a lot of tourists. Read More

Roman Catholic Church is an 18th century church built for British citizens who settled in India. It the only Roman Catholic Church in Mahabaleshwar. The Church has stunning stained class windows and beautiful paintings. The Colonial era architecture has quite a pleasant vibe and is a treat to the eyes.

The Mapro Strawberry Festival is a three-day annual event which is one of the most awaited festivals of Mahabaleshwar; it aims to spread sweetness, cheeriness, and love all over the world. It was initiated roughly four years ago when there was an excess production of strawberries. Strawberry Season in Mahabaleshwar - Festivities Mapro, a strawberry farm conceptualized it to promote their products and also to encourage people to consume fruits by coming up with different and innovative forms of the fruit. It has boosted the Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani tourism manifold.Over the years, the festival has expanded, attracting thousands of enthusiasts. The festival is a good avenue for the farmers of the nearby villages, and over 250 of them come to participate in the festival. Strawberries are abundantly available from December to February, and the harvest is celebrated during the Easter weekend through this festival. What to Eat - Relish These Delicacies Mahabaleshwar StrawberrySource The tourists during four days get to experience a wide assortment of strawberries and strawberry based products like strawberry pizza, strawberry bhel, jams, crushes, milkshakes, chocolate-based strawberry, strawberry jam sandwiches among other finger-licking delicacies. It is an absolute delight for the taste buds and is something which shouldn't be missed.The highlight of this event is that one gets to eat strawberries for free! Other Entertainment at the Mapro Strawberry Festival The Strawberry Festival also includes free visits to the strawberry farms, Mapro Food Park excursions and a variety of cultural and entertainment activities. The festival also has some not-to-be-missed Mehendi and watercolour tattoo stalls.Tourists also get to witness lezim and dhol dance performance along with a live orchestra. The performers come from Pratapgarh and enthralling the audience with some foot tapping music. Video of Mapro Garden in Mahabaleshwar A major factor which leads to a large footfall of visitors is that it is held over a long weekend. The Strawberry Festival is one of its kind and should not be missed for some tasty, delicious and extremely exquisite strawberry and strawberry products. Read More

Situated in Mahabaleshwar, Tapola is a satellite village famed as the 'Mini Kashmir'. It has some of the most picturesque scenic beauty which makes it an ideal destination for a back to nature experience. There are many unknown forts in the dense forest around the lake in Tapola like Vasota and Jaygad, which make for an adventure in its own right. Jungle treks, especially the trek to Vasota Fort is a thrilling activity in Tapola and is fast gaining popularity amongst tourists. You can also explore the many nameless islands which lie in this vast 90-kilometre reservoir, or boat in Shivsagar Lake as well. With a plethora of fascinating things to do, Tapola is the perfect weekend getaway. Read More

Tiger's Spring

The natural thermal spring near River Savitri, it is believed to be infused with spiritual powers. A 10 minute walk away from the Arthur's point, the shallow waters are ideal to experience and spend a solitary relaxing time amidst natures gift.

Velocity Entertainmentz is a themed amusement park in Mahabaleshwar. They have a number of indoor and outdoor games to suit every age group including dashing cars, gyroscope, go-carting, basketball, air hockey, zorbing, merry go round, etc. The park also has restaurants that serve Indian and Italian cuisine. It is a perfect attraction for picnics and outings.

Venna Lake is a scenic manmade lake in Mahabaleshwar. The lake offers rowboats, and paddleboats ride to the visitors and hence is usually very crowded. There is horse riding and rides for children such as merry go round and the toy train. There are a number of eateries around the lake famous for street food like corn, bhelpuri and fresh fruits like mulberries, strawberries and carrots. Venna Lake was built by Shri Appasaheb Maharaj who was the ruler of Satara and a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in 1942. The lake is spread over an area of 28 acres with a periphery of 7 to 8 km. It was initially built with the aim of catering to the water needs of the city of Mahabaleshwar. Read More

Wilson Point is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar, situated at an altitude of 1439m. Also famous as the Sunrise Point, it is a famous tourist attraction for viewing stunning sunrise. Wilson Point is a vast plateau comprising of three watchtowers at different spots which offers stunning panoramic view of Mahabaleshwar. Originally known as Sindola Hill, Wilson Point is named after Sir Leslie Wilson, the Governor of Bombay province from 1923 to 1926. Read More