best 5 Places to visit near Mahabaleshwar market | complete guide

Mahabaleshwar market

Mahabaleshwar, situated in a dense forest surrounded by nature, has always attracted tourists. It is located in the high valley hills. If you’re planning a trip to Mahabaleshwar this year, make sure to explore its stunning attractions. The forts of Mahabaleshwar always attract tourists. You can take a taxi or a private vehicle to get there.

When you come to Mahabaleshwar, you can walk to many points of interest. There is no need for a taxi or a private car to see some points in Mahabaleshwar, as you can also see all these points on foot. In today’s article, I will provide comprehensive information about these points of interest.

Mahabaleshwar is a very dense and forested area where you can find many wild animals. Every point in Mahabaleshwar has historical significance. If you start from Mahabaleshwar Market, each point can be seen at a distance of 4 kilometers or more, some of which are very close, and some are farther away. The local taxis you can use to visit the farther points have fewer trips, making taxi fares affordable.

Mahabaleshwar Market has become a center of attraction for people. You can buy many things there. The market is one kilometer long, and you can buy all kinds of things in it. So, friends, let us now know what points are at a shorter distance from Mahabaleshwar Market. How do you see that?

Places to visit near Mahabaleshwar market

1. Venna Lake

Located 2.5 km from Mahabaleshwar, Venna Lake has become a main attraction for tourists. Here, you can enjoy many adventure activities like boating, horse riding, and various entertainment games. The water supply to Mahabaleshwar City comes from Venna Lake. There are many food stalls in this area, including the famous strawberry stalls of Mahabaleshwar. Not far from Venna Lake, there is a restaurant called Garden, where you can find all kinds of strawberry foods, such as strawberry milkshake and strawberry shake.

It takes 15 to 20 minutes to walk from Mahabaleshwar Market to Venna Lake. On the way, you can see the Chhatrapati Pratap Singh Forest Park, which has an entry fee of twenty rupees. Here, you can play games in the entertainment zone and do a walking photoshoot in the garden. The lake area is open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Boating is available from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., after which it stops. There is plenty of parking space at Venna Lake, with a parking fee of Rs 50.

2. Wilson Point, Mahabaleshwar

Since Mahabaleshwar is a tourist destination, Sunrise Point, also known as Wilson Point, is the most attractive spot here. Many tourists visit this place. Wilson Point is 5 kilometres away from Mahabaleshwar, and you can take advantage of the taxi service to get there. If you prefer trekking, you can reach Wilson Point via Satara Medha Road.

Wilson Point is known as Sunrise Point, and the view here is charming. It is named after the governor. Here, you can see the rocky plateau, which has an old building and rough trees below after going a short distance.

3. Lingmala Waterfall

Lingmala Waterfall is a famous waterfall in Mahabaleshwar. You can visit this waterfall in Lingmala village, located just 6 km from Mahabaleshwar. Lingmala Waterfall has become a popular tourist attraction. While going to Lingmala Waterfall, you will see a water break lake, i.e., a pond. Here, you can do a photo shoot, and from there, Lingmala Waterfall is only 15 to 20 minutes away. You will also see various plants along the way.

If you are visiting Lingmala Waterfall, the environment is friendly. You may encounter many wild animals on the road, including peacocks and deer.

4. Sunset Point, Mahabaleshwar

If you walk straight from Mahabaleshwar towards the stand, even after crossing the Mahad Naka, you will see a road going to the right, which takes you to Sunset Point. This point, located 4 kilometers from Mahabaleshwar, attracts many tourists. Your trip to Mahabaleshwar wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Sunset Point. The breathtaking views at sunset are truly unforgettable. Between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., Sunset Point, also known as Bombay Point, offers a spectacular view.

In the British era, families used to go to this point for mountaineering or picnics. After 3:30 p.m., Sunset Point becomes quite crowded, and you’ll find many food stalls offering a variety of snacks. There is no fee to visit this point. There is plenty of parking space, so you can park anywhere. On the way to Sunset Point, you can do a photo shoot in the company of nature. The road and surrounding area are very beautiful and charming, making it a great spot for trekking and picnics with your family.

5. Lodwick Point, Mahabaleshwar

Lodwick Point, located just 6 km from Mahabaleshwar, is a great place for tourists to picnic and hike. To reach this place, take Mahabaleshwar Road and turn left. You will need to park your car and walk from there. It takes at least 20 to 25 minutes to reach the top of Lodwick Point.

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From there, you can do a photo shoot and trekking. Pratapgad and the Koyna River are visible from this point. You will also see Elephant Head, which is visible from Eco Point. After reaching Lodwick Point, you can stand on top of the “elephant’s head” for a unique view. There is no parking fee or entry fee for this point.