| Places to visit in Mahabaleshwar: | | | | Valley. One of the most famous and beautiful |
| Wilson Point: This is one of the most famous place for | | | | destinations in Mahabaleshwar, Elphinston Point was |
| tourists. It is also called as Sunrise point. The highest | | | | named after the Governor of Bombay, Sir Elphinston, |
| point. 4710 ft above sea level. It is a vast plateau. | | | | and was originally discovered by Dr. Murray in 1830. |
| There are three masonary round platforms to see the | | | | From the Elphinston Point, one can get a supremely |
| sunrise. You are advised to see sunrise from platform | | | | clear view of Pratapgarh and it also overlooks two |
| no:2. The second platform which is about 1 km away | | | | valleys, the Koyana on the left and the Savitri on the |
| from the market area of Mahabaleshwar is the ideal | | | | right. Bungalow at Elphinston Point provides stay to |
| place to view the sun rise You can see sunset also | | | | tourists. This is not in good condition. |
| from this point. | | | | Marjorie Point: This place is situated on the way of |
| Connaught peak: Second beautiful place to visit is | | | | Author's seat. The point is about 500 meters below |
| Connaught peak. It is in old Mahabaleshwar. The peak | | | | the Konkan valley. The Marjorie Point offers |
| was called as Mount Olympia. In 1880, the Duke of | | | | enchanting and panoramic view of the Sahyadri |
| Connaught visited this fabulous spot and he was so | | | | Ranges. The different points in Mahabaleshwar are |
| inspired by the grandiose of the peak that he renamed | | | | situated at various edges of the plateau in different |
| the peak with his name. After that Mount Olympia | | | | directions. Cars and taxis can be rented to get to the |
| became called by the name Connaught Peak. | | | | points quickly. Horses are also available in the town |
| Connaught is situated at an altitude of 1400 meters. | | | | and the adventurous can venture it. |
| Tourists who want to do rides, they loves this place. | | | | Arthur's Seat: This place is also called queen of all sites |
| Besides its challenging treks and rides, this peak offers | | | | in Mahabaleshwar. It is facinating to see the barren |
| stupendous views of the entire Mahabaleshwar valley. | | | | deep valley Savitri on the left & shallow green valley |
| Krishna Valley, Kamalgadh, Elphinston Point, Torana, | | | | on the right. It is more facinating to know that Arthur's |
| Pratapgad Ajinkyatara and Venna Lake look | | | | seat is the only place showing geographical distinction |
| marvelous when viewed from the top of this peak. | | | | of kokan & Desh. This place is named Mr. Arthur |
| Elphinston point: Mahabaleshwar is place, where there | | | | Mallet, who first built a house here, the view of the |
| are several attractions.you will find a new adventure | | | | valley, Savitri River and the valley of Jor is truly |
| place next to one. You will never disappoint in | | | | exhilarating. In the summer season, the haze usually |
| Mahabaleshwar. There are several tourist destinations | | | | obstructs the view but in the months from October to |
| around the city, two places highly recommended are | | | | November, these hills are seen to a fine advantage. |
| Elphinston Point and Arthur's Seat. It is near to koyna | | | | |