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A two-day road trip exploring Mahabaleshwar from Pune

View from Krishnabai temple old Mahabaleshwar

Abhi, have you written something on Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani – a question that has been asked a lot to me of late.  All my readers were sceptical that how come I haven’t written something on the famous hill station, that too when I live in Pune and travel a lot to the nearby places and write about them. To be honest, Mahabaleshwar is too touristy and I never felt like writing about it.

Amazing view from Arthur Seat Mahabaleshwar

Amazing view from Arthur Seat Mahabaleshwar

With the extended monsoon season this year, I finally decided to do a road trip to the hill station. The place wasn’t as crowded as I expected it to be and I was left flabbergasted by its beauty. On my earlier visit to the town, I visited it in the summers and had used public transport, so I couldn’t explore it much. You really need your own transport to explore it to the fullest.

Mahabaleshwar Forests

Mahabaleshwar Forests

Located in the Sahyadri mountain range of Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar is a beautiful hill station known for its juicy Strawberries, numerous lakes and waterfalls, majestic peaks, lush green forests, ancient temples and breathtaking valley views. The nearby Panchgani and Wai add more to the beauty of the hill station.

view from Krishnabai temple

view from Krishnabai temple

Owing to the popularity, so much has been written about Mahabaleshwar over the internet. While planning my trip to Mahabaleshwar, what I found missing was a proper 2-day itinerary covering all the must-visit places which can be useful to plan the complete trip. I did a bit of research on how I can possibly cover Panchgani, Wai and Mahabaleshwar on a 2-day road trip from Pune and mapped all the locations on Gmaps.

Enroute to mahabaleshwar

Enroute to Mahabaleshwar

Elphinstone point Mahabaleshwar

Elphinstone Point Mahabaleshwar

How to reach Mahabaleshwar from Pune and Mumbai

Mahabaleshwar is located around 250 kms from Mumbai and 120 kms from Pune. Direct buses are available from both these cities to Mahabaleshwar. To explore the hill station, one would need to rely on Taxis and that could be a bit hefty on your pocket.

What I would suggest is to rent a bike from Pune and explore the towns of Wai, Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar on a 2-day road trip. T o rent a bike check out Wheelstreet and Boongg .

How to reach mahabaleshwar from Pune

Raining at Mahabaleshwar

So let me put down a 2-day itinerary on how I covered all the must-see places in Wai, Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar. You can follow the same if you find it interesting 🙂

Day -1 (Pune – Wai – Panchgani – Mahabaleshwar)

I along with one of my friends started from Pune at around 5 am. We first decided to cover Wai followed by Panchgani and some spots at Mahabaleshwar if we possibly could.

This is what all we covered on Day 1:

Day 1 - how to explore Mahabaleshwar panchgani and Wai

Day 1 itinerary

  • Shri Maha Ganapati Temple and Shri Kashi Vishweshwar Mandir Wai

You can kick start your journey by taking blessings at the temples of Wai. Mostly the temples at Wai are situated on the bank of Krishna stream. After taking a dip in Krishna river, we took blessings of Lord Ganapati and Lord Shiva.

Shri Maha Ganapati Temple Wai

Shri Maha Ganapati Temple Wai

Shri Kashi Vishweshwar Mandir Wai

Shri Kashi Vishweshwar Mandir Wai

After taking the blessings at temples of Wai, next on our list was the scenic Dhom Lake. The Instagram pictures of this lake have always fascinated me and I wanted to visit it in person.

Many Bollywood movies including Swadesh, Chennai express, Singham and Rab ne Bana di Jodi are being shot here. The lake gives a beach like feelings when not filled to its capacity.

Dhom Dam Wai

Dhom Dam Wai

  • Harrisons Folly

Harrisons Folly is a flat table barren land which gives a great view of Panchgani on one side and Wai on the other side. This point comes first if you are entering Panchgani from Wai side. I especially loved riding the bike on this barren land.

Harrison's Folly Panchgani

Harrison’s Folly Panchgani

Camel at Harrison's Folly Panchgani

Camel at Harrison’s Folly Panchgani

  • Sydney Point

Named after Sir Sidney Beckwarth, Sydney point offers breathtaking views of the Dhom Dam, Krishna Valley, Kamalgad Fort and Wai town. On your return journey on day 2, I would recommend you to watch the sunset from here. The sunset views from Sydney point are spectacular.

Me at Sydney Point

 Sydney Point

  • Ghatjai Mandir

The temple has sculptures of Goddess Ghatubai and Goddess Jaiebai, hence referred to as ‘The Ghatjai Mandir’.

Ghatjai temple Panchgani

Ghatjai temple Panchgani

Situated at a height of 4500 feet above sea level, Table Land is the highest point of the entire region of Panchgani. It is believed to be Asia’s second-longest mountain plateau. The Table Land gives unobstructed views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Sunrise and sunset views from here are amazing. When I visited it, the hills were covered in green and Table land was full of wildflowers, green grass and bodies of water. Do visit the Tiger cave.

Flower and Lake at table Land Panchgani

Flower and Lake at Table Land Panchgani

Tiger's cave at table land Panchgani

Tiger’s Cave at Table land Panchgani

  • Parsi Point

The point is known for its extensive views of the lush green Krishna Valley and the crystal sky-blue backwaters of Dhom dam.

View from Parsi point Panchgani

View from Parsi point Panchgani

  • Mapro Garden

After exploring the above spots, you must be starving. Why not take a halt at Mapro garden and enjoy the delicious food served at the restaurant? Also, you can try the free samples of Mapro candies and the juices being served here. It’s unlimited!! LoL!!

Mapro Garden Panchgani

Mapro store Panchgani

  • Kates Point

After having delicious refreshments at Mapro garden, you can head straight to Kate’s Point. Kates point is actually a combination of 3 view points namely Kates’s Point, Echo Point and Needles Hole View Point.

Kate's Point Mahabaleshwar

Kate’s Point Mahabaleshwar

From Kate’s point, one can enjoy the marvellous views of the lush green Krishna Valley and the beautiful Dhom dam. Echo point as the name suggests is where you can scream, to hear back the sound. From needles Hole View point, one can see a natural rock formation with a hole in between, thus giving the name Needle-hole.

View from Echo Point Mahabaleshwar

View from Echo Point Mahabaleshwar

  • Sunset point/Bombay point

The place is considered to be one of the best spots to witness the sunset in Mahabaleshwar. The sight of the sun setting and disappearing into the valley and meanwhile the sky changing colours is simply astonishing. We couldn’t enjoy the sunset as it was cloudy on that particular day.

Sunset as seen from Bombay Point Mahabaleshwar

Sunset as seen from Bombay Point Mahabaleshwar

To put an end to the beautiful day, you can enjoy the delicious food served at the Poonam veg restaurant which is just next to the main market. The cost is on a bit higher side but worth it. Before you head back to your hotel, you can have a quick stroll around the Mahabaleshwar local marke t and buy some souvenirs for your loved ones.

Mahabaleshwar local market

Mahabaleshwar local market

Day -2 (Mahabaleshwar – Old Mahabaleshwar – Pune)

After exploring the beautiful towns of Wai, Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar on Day 1, for Day 2 we planned to explore the Old Mahabaleshwar and outskirts of Mahabaleshwar.

Day 2 - how to explore Mahabaleshwar and Old Mahabaleshwar

Day 2 Itinerary

  • Wilson point of sunrise

You can kick start the day by watching the beautiful sunrise from the Wilson point. Try to reach a few minutes before sunrise to get some spectacular views of the hues of the sky.

Wilson Point of Sunrise Mahabaleshwar

Wilson Point of Sunrise Mahabaleshwar

  • Lodwick and Elephant point

A small walk from the parking on the kutcha road completely covered under trees will lead you to the Lodwick point. There is a huge statue of Lord Lodwick situated on the site. The point provides an unmatched view of Pratapgarh Fort, the Elphinstone Point and the deep valleys.

Lodwick point Mahabaleshwar

Lodwick point Mahabaleshwar

Further ahead of Lodwick point is the Elephant Point. The extended front part of the hill looks like Elephant Head and hence the name. the point provides a 300-degree view of the nearby region.

Elephants head point near Lodwick point Mahabaleshwar

Elephants head point near Lodwick Point Mahabaleshwar

On way to Lodwick point, there is a small diversion for Dhobi Waterfall. If you are visiting Mahabaleshwar in Monsoon, do visit this hidden gem.

Enroute to Lodwick Point Mahabaleshwar

Enroute to Lodwick Point Mahabaleshwar

  • Venna Lakeview Point

This is not a popular point and rarely people visit this place. It is at the backside of Venna Lake. Just put in Venna Lakeview point on Gmaps and continue till the road ends. Few boats are parked over there. You can take a dip into the lake and enjoy a peaceful time over here.

Venna lakeview Point Mahabaleshwar

Venna Lakeview Point Mahabaleshwar

  • Old Mahabaleshwar

Situated around 7 kms from Mahabaleshwar, Old Mahabaleshwar is a historical place and a village in Mahabaleshwar. The village mostly comprises of temples and few houses. Panchganga Temple, Mahabaleshwar Temple and Krishnabai Temple are the popular ones. Do not miss visiting any of the above temples. The nearby views from Krishnabai Temple are breathtaking.

Panchganga temple Old Mahabaleshwar

Panchganga Temple Old Mahabaleshwar

Krishnabai temple Old Mahabaleshwar

Krishnabai temple Old Mahabaleshwar

  • Elphinstone Point, Savitri Point, Castle Rock Point, Arthur seat

After taking blessings at the temples of Old Mahabaleshwar, you can continue your journey towards Elphinstone point followed by Savitri Point, Castle Rock Point and finally the Arthur Seat. Arthur Seat itself comprises of 6 points – Arthur’s Seat Point, Echo Point, Hunter Point, Tiger Spring Point, Window Point and Malcom Point.

All these points provide some breathtaking views of the nearby valleys and Sahyadri ranges from different perspectives.

View from Arthur Seat Mahabaleshwar

View from Arthur Seat Mahabaleshwar

Me at Elphinstone point

Elphinstone point

  • Lingmala Waterfall

This is a must-visit waterfall if you are visiting Mahabaleshwar in the Monsoons. From the entrance gate where a fee of INR 20 per person is charged, one needs to walk for around 15-20 minutes to reach the main view point of the waterfall. The feeling that one gets on seeing water falling majestically and gracefully high up from the cliff is indescribable. There is also a small waterfall which is safe & suitable for swimming and playing in the water.

Lingmala Waterfall Mahabaleshwar

Lingmala Waterfall Mahabaleshwar

I decided to skip visiting Pratapgad Fort on this particular road trip to Mahabaleshwar . We were late in reaching the Sydney point, the sun had already set behind the mountains. After an amazing road trip of 2 days, we finally returned back to Pune by 9 PM.

Sunset as seen from Mahabaleshwar Panchgani Road

Sunset as seen from Mahabaleshwar Panchgani Road

Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar

If you want to experience the heavy rainfall, make a visit to the town in the monsoon months of July to September. But remember it rains heavily in the region and most of the viewpoints are completely covered under fog so you probably won’t get the surrounding views.

Breathtaking view from Arthur Seat Mahabaleshwar

Breathtaking view from Arthur Seat Mahabaleshwar

I would recommend you to visit the town when the monsoon season is on its last legs, maybe like mid-September to mid-October. During this time, you get to experience all aspects of climate. The valleys are lush green, the jungles are still dense and the clouds are still low at this time of the year at Mahabaleshwar. Riding a bike in such weather is an experience of a lifetime.

Foggy at Mahabaleshwar

Foggy at Mahabaleshwar

Stay and food option at Mahabaleshwar

Don’t trust your Oyo or MakeMyTrip bookings is what I would say!! I was denied entry to the Oyo room which I had booked online from MakeMyTrip by the receptionist. Most of the hotel owners and their union at Mahabaleshwar have ongoing issues with all the online hotel booking providers. Before going, better confirm at the hotel where you had done bookings online. I would suggest you to directly reach Mahabaleshwar and find a stay on the go.

Table Land Panchgani

Table Land Panchgani

View from Elphinstone point Mahabaleshwar

View from Elphinstone Point Mahabaleshwar

you can also set up you own tent. The tent that I carry with me is Quechua Arpenaz 2 Tent . It has enough space for 2 people.

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Many restaurants and street food vendors are serving all sorts of cuisines in Mahabaleshwar, to the delight of happy foodies. I had my dinner at Poonam Veg Restaurant. The food was delicious and I would highly recommend them.

Poonam veg restaurant Mahabaleshwar

Poonam veg restaurant Mahabaleshwar

Before the start of the journey, I had a little expectation from Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani. I always thought it would be too touristy. But after the journey, my whole perception for the town has changed. I agree its touristy, but still, it has so much to explore that you can find many places all to yourself.

Lodwick point view Mahabaleshwar

Lodwick point view Mahabaleshwar

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Pune to Mahabaleshwar by Road

Why travel from Pune to Mahabaleshwar?            

Pune to Mahabaleshwar is the shortest path to reach. The route is about 120 km. It takes to cover this distance almost three hours. The best way to reach Mahabaleshwar from Pune is Thane – Panvel – Mangaon – Indapur – Poladpul - Mahabaleshwar. 

The most popular way of travelling from Pune to Mahabaleshwar is via New Hampshire - 48, known as the Mumbai - Bangalore Highway. 

This is the shortest and the most convenient path to reach Mahabaleshwar from Pune. You have to be timely updated by maps and through a mobile app because there is a lot of traffic on this road. Another path to reach Mahabaleshwar is Pune – Kasurdi – Kapurhol – Khandala – Surur – Wai – Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar. 

While covering these routes, you come across some eminent and picturesque monuments.

1. Nanded Fort, Nanded

Nanded Fort

Nanded Fort was founded by Mohammad Bin Tughluq, who encroached on Nanded from 1318 to 1358. The fort was controlled by Mohammed Shah I in the Bahmani Sultanate. There are many attractive sites in Nanded, like Isapur Dam, Kaleshwar Temple, Shrikshtra, Mahurgadh religious sites, Siddeshwara temple and Sahastra Kund waterfall. 

It is the second largest city in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra. It is well known for its ancient forts, Gurudwara and distinctive saucer shipboats.

2. Sinhagad Fort

Sinhagad Fort

Sinhagad is a hill fortress situated 49 km Southwest of the city of Pune. This fort is mainly popular for Bal Gangadhar Tilak's freedom struggle from here. Mahatma Gandhi also met Tilak here.

The Mughals won Sinhagad by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj encroached on Kondana in 1647 by defeating Siddi Amber.

3. Satara Ghat

Satara Ghat

Satara Ghat is also named Khambatki Ghat. It lies on Sahyadri Mountain Range National Highway 48 between Pune and Kolhapur. 

It is situated west of the confluence of the Krishna Venna Rivers, southeast of Pune. 

Satara is eminent for the Kaas plateau and its peculiar natural surroundings. Kaas Plateau is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO WHS.

4. Mapro Garden Wai

Mapro Garden Wai

This garden is located on Wai-Surur Road. Mapro was founded by pharmacist Kishore Vora and his nephew, Mayur Vora, who extended it. It is a processed food industry which produces fruit syrups, jams, crushes, squashes, desserts, ketchup, fruit jelly, chocolates and snacks. Mapro is the brief name of Mahabaleshwar products. It is one of the renowned tourist places. It supplies luxurious, organic products. 

Mapro Garden was set up in 1959 by young Kishore Vora. The main aim of Kishore Vora was to assist farmers in producing strawberry jams.

5. Wai Village

Wai Village, Maharasthra

Wai Village is on the Krishna River, well-known for its diverse ghats. The main attraction is Dholya Ganpati Temple on Ganpati Ghat. Kamalgad Fort is a square hill fort in Wai Taluka in Maharashtra. Several Bollywood and Marathi films are shot in Wai Village. It is also prominent for its temples and is called the town of temples. The must-visit places are Dholya Ganpati, Mehwali Ghat, Sydney Point, Devrai Art Village, Dhom Dam, Tableland, Harrison's Folly, etc.

6. Panchgani

Panchgani, Maharashtra

Panchgani is the second-largest plateau in Asia. Panchgani is a picturesque Hill Station in the western ghats of Maharashtra. If you like greenery and a natural environment, this place is the right choice. The road is very smooth, and there is no difficulty in reaching Panchgani by any transport. This is a charismatic place for tourists. Most tourists come here to perceive the true beauty of Panchgani.

If you want to reach Mahabaleshwar from Pune by train, two trains are available, which run twice a week. The first train is Gondia-Kolhapur SCSMT. It covers the distance in about 2 ½ hours. The nearest railway station is at Wathar, 60 Km from Mahabaleshwar. The distance between Pune and Mahabaleshwar is about 120 km.

Best Time to Take a Road Trip from Pune to Mahabaleshwar

Road Trip from Pune to Mahabaleshwar

The monsoon weather is the best time to visit Pune to Mahabaleshwar. The environment becomes green and cool. This is the time when the lush green surroundings attract your attention. If you want to travel on a road trip from Pune to Mahabaleshwar, there are many sightseeing sites where you can stay and take some rest and also view wonderful places, like Phoenix Market City, Aga Khan Palace, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Ganpati Mandir, Darshan Museum, Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Shaniwar Wada, Shri Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple etc.

Travelling from Pune to Mahabaleshwar By Car

Travelling from Pune to Mahabaleshwar By Car

Travelling to Mahabaleshwar from Pune by car takes around two hours and 48 minutes to cover 122 km. You can take the route one via New Hampshire 48. The traffic is not too much every day. But when there is some national holiday, it can be crowded with traffic jams. Sometimes, this traffic gets long, and it becomes very hard to manage.

If you have your car and can drive yourself, there is no problem, but if you want to hire a car, there are some car rental services which provide you with class car models. One among them is RenTrip. We offer you the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Tata Punch , Mahindra Thar , Toyota Innova and Toyota Innova Crysta , five-seaters with AC. If you hire a car from Pune to Mahabaleshwar , it is the safest, most convenient, affordable and comfortable option. 

Travelling from Pune to Mahabaleshwar by bike

Travelling from Pune to Mahabaleshwar by bike

Mahabaleshwar is 120 kilometres from Pune. If you want to travel by bike, you can choose from various cruisers or sports bikes in Pune . You can begin your journey from Pune and detect the towns of Wai, Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar.

  • First, visit Wai , located on the banks of Krishna River. 
  • The next site to visit is Dhom Lake . The Dhom Lake bewilders everyone who comes here. Some Bollywood movies, like Singham, Rab ne bana di Jodi, Swadesh and Chennai Express, are shot here.
  • Harrisons Folly is the next sightseeing site, a barren land, where precautions for a smooth drive are to be taken.
  • Sydney Point is the site that gives marvellous views of Dhom Dam, Krishna Valley and Kamlagad Fort. The alluring sunset view amazes the mind of the sightseer.
  • Ghatjai Mandir is the next venue for us while driving the bike. The temple has many deities of Goddess Ghatubai and Goddess Jaibai.
  • Followed by the above is Table Land , which is considered Asia's second-largest mountain plateau and is positioned at a height of 4500 feet above sea level. Sunrise and sunsets are worth seeing from the Tableland.
  • Parsi Point is another distinctive site offering lush green, panoramic views of Krishna Valley and the crystal sky-blue waters of Dhom Lake.
  • Mapro Garden is where you can find mouth-watering and flavoursome fruits, jams, crushes, ketchup, desserts, squashes and chocolates.
  • Kate Point is an amazing site to feel the natural environment. Kate Point, Eco Point, and Needles Hole viewpoints are also sightseeing.
  • Sunset Point, Bombay Point , is the best site to perceive the sunset in Mahabaleshwar. The charismatic view of the sunset, where the sun disappears into the valley, is astounding. After visiting Wai, Panchgani, and Mahabaleshwar, you can also visit old Mahabaleshwar.
  • Wilson Point of Sunrise is where you can see wonderful sunrise from Wilson Point.
  • Lodwick and Elephant Point is where you can view the magnificent Pratapgarh Fort . The Elphinstone Point and the deep valleys Dhobi waterfall is another site for sightseeing.

Popular Routes to Travel from Pune to Mahabaleshwar

Popular Routes to Travel from Pune to Mahabaleshwar

The best route to reach Mahabaleshwar is NH-48. The road is very smooth, and it doesn't take much time. This is the shortest and fastest route from Lal Bahadur Shastri Road and the Narveer Tanaji Malusare Road, Sinhagad Road to New Hampshire 4 in Kudale Baug. After leaving New Hampshire 4, take the Wai – Surur Road, then Panchgani, and at last, you'll reach Mahabaleshwar Road. 

There are three routes to reach Mahabaleshwar.

  • Pune – Surur – Wai – Mahabaleshwar (111 kilometres)
  • Pune – Kapurhol - Wai - Mahabaleshwar (113 km)
  • Pune – Satara - Mahabaleshwar (149 km)

There are three options available for travel. 

  • Drive from your car or hire a car from Pune. Travelling by car is better than any other because you can stop anywhere.
  • Private bus from Swargate (MSRTC buses stand) is also available. You can get semi-luxury or luxury buses from Pune. This will be a cheaper and safest option for you. 
  • You can ride a motorcycle and cover the scenic route. We have a wide range of bikes to rent in Pune for you to choose from. You can view the all-around scenery and talk to the surroundings whenever and wherever you desire.

There are many restaurants and hotels where you can stay and relax. Some eminent restaurants are Khed-Shivapur, Toll Plaza, etc.

The trip to Mahabaleshwar from Pune is exhilarating. You will never despair travelling. If you visit this unique place, you can see everything like hills, valleys, strawberry waterfalls, Mapro garden, etc.

There are many options to travel, whichever you like or prefer most. You can also travel by train. The nearest railway station is Wathar, which is 60 Km from Mahabaleshwar. The fastest train is Gondia – Kolhapur SCSMT. It takes two and a half hours.

Pune and Mahabaleshwar are both stunning locations for an exotic trip. You can spin unforgettable memories for a lifetime. Destination is not what one dies for. It's the journey that gives pleasure and harmony to one's self. Give your busy schedule a hold and move forward on a journey to relive the best times of your life. 

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  2. A two-day road trip exploring Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani and Wai from

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COMMENTS

  1. A two-day road trip exploring Mahabaleshwar from Pune

    What I would suggest is to rent a bike from Pune and explore the towns of Wai, Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar on a 2-day road trip. To rent a bike check out Wheelstreet and Boongg. Raining at Mahabaleshwar. So let me put down a 2-day itinerary on how I covered all the must-see places in Wai, Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar.

  2. Pune to Mahabaleshwar by Road

    The first train is Gondia-Kolhapur SCSMT. It covers the distance in about 2 ½ hours. The nearest railway station is at Wathar, 60 Km from Mahabaleshwar. The distance between Pune and Mahabaleshwar is about 120 km. Best Time to Take a Road Trip from Pune to Mahabaleshwar . The monsoon weather is the best time to visit Pune to Mahabaleshwar.