Facts
Location: 73° 41' 54" East / 17° 56' 13" North.
Area: 45.04 sq.km.
Mahabaleshwar is perched high amidst the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. It is a paradise on earth with its lush evergreen forests, carpet of wild-flower meadows, beautiful springs and early morning mists. An ideal escape from the heat of the plains and an opportunity to rediscover nature. A typical colonial town, with plenty of bridle paths, boating and golf facilities, fishing spots and trekking trails. The town is full of sightseeing points, Bombay Point, Elphinstone Point, Babington Point, Kates Point, Wilson's Point, Arthur's Seat, Sunset Point that provide fetching views of the plains and the backwaters of the dams hundreds of feet below. There are also some pret ty waterfalls in the vicinity that are worth visiting. An evergreen vast plateau with long winding roads , horse rides & foot paths and treks along the forest . While in Mahabaleshwar, one must try the local honey, chikki, channas, and the juicy strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries & mulberries. Horse riding, photography, walking, bird watching and boating in the famous Venna Lake are various interesting options!
Weather
- Altitude: 1372 Mts. A.S.L. (4525 feet)
- Seasons: Winter: October to February [Max 23.5 °C and Min 5 °C]
- Summer: March to June 15th [Max 28 °C and Min 15 °C]
- Monsoon: June 15th to Sept [Max 28 °C and Min 9 °C Rainfall - 6500 mm]
Mahabaleshwar is a pleasure to visit all year around with each season having its own unique charm. Mahabaleshewar's famous strawberries are available from December until May.
Access
- The nearest Railhead and Airport is at Pune [120 kms], whereas from Mumbai or Pune, Brightland can be most conveniently reached by road, via Mahad or Wai.
- From Mumbai Via Mahad By Road : Mumbai - 51 - Panvel - 31 - Pen - 5 - Vadkhal - 30 - Nagothane - 30 - Mangaon - 32 - Mahad - 20 - Poladpur - 40 - Mahabaleshwar - 5-Brightland. Total 240 kms.
- From Mumbai Via Pune By Road : Mumbai - 51 - Panvel - 47 - Lonavala - 54 - Pune - 85 - Wai - 17 - Panchgani - 14 - Brightland [5kms before Mahabaleshwar]. Total 272 kms.
- Public transportation by luxury bus is available both from Mumbai and Pune. Brightland Holiday Village can assist with transportation.