Marvellous Mahabaleshwar
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A Scenic View Captured while travelling towards Mahabaleshwar from Panchgani (20 kms. from Mahabaleshwar) |
Our journey began at 8:00 AM from the Shivajinagar bus station, Pune. A couple of hours later, we reached a place called Vaai. It is one of the most famous rural destinations of Maharashtra. The fresh smell of the recently cut crops was steadily oozing through the window and enchanting my mind. I had a look all around the road that we were continuously leaving behind. The serenity of the green farms on either side of the road was dragging me close to the nature's bust. The elevations of the roads was making me feel that we were actually climbing a mountain. We continued to struggle towards gravity leaving behind the breath-taking views of the valleys on our right. Just then, I was completely amazed to see a couple of parachute gliders flying just beside our bus.
Our journey continued to progress as our bus halted at Paachgani. Paachgani is well-known for a varied reasons - boarding schools, it's scenic beauty, para-gliding clubs etc. But it is the ever cool climate of this place that drags most of the tourists to Paachgani. Mahabaleshwar is roughly 20-25 kms. from Paachgani. We decided to spend some time here during our return from Mahabaleshwar.
The Venna Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes I have ever seen in my life. If you decide to spend a relaxed afternoon time at this lake, you may like to opt for a boat ride for yourself and your loved ones. Just beside the lake, you may like to try out some adventures with a horse ride. We decided to spend our evening at the Sunset point which was one of the best sunset spots I have ever been in my life. At times, the crowd that had gathered to watch the sunset in large numbers turned me down, but I promise that the majestic view of the setting sun from this place will definitely force you to forget the world around you.
Places gaining their names from the famous temples is a very striking feature of most of the places all over India. On similar tracks, this place has adopted the name Mahabaleshwar from the old Ateebaleshwar or Mahabaleshwar temple. In the local language Marathi, the word 'Mahabaleshwar' literally means - the God with immense strength. Interestingly, the glorious history of this beautiful place can be tracked as back as year 1200.
Pleasant climatic condition has boosted fruit production in this area. The production of strawberries, raspberries and gooseberries has given rise to several fruit crush and pulp manufacturing industries. The Bagicha restaurant just on the outskirts of the main market is worth trying. You may also opt to buy a few bottles of fresh squash and crush here. Besides the restaurant also treats you a variety of falooda and other fruit drinks. I am sure that you would not forget to clean the glass off the last drop.
Hill stations such as Mahabaleshwar have always been great hangouts and a short-lived rescue from the soaring heat in our cities. It is a hard fact that every place on earth is under the threat of Global warming. Places like Mahabaleshwar are definitely refreshing and soothing but to safeguard their sanctity and serenity is what I feel is the need of the day.
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Wonderful pics! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDelete"The April heat has started soaring to a new peak - all credits to the global warming and our ever-negligent attitude towards the issues pertaining to the climate change."
Just wait for the backlash of nature. In our arrogance we as a species have forgotten to bow our head in front of mother nature. Instead we are going about our job - of cutting trees, destroying forests and other flora and fauna, polluting water-bodies indiscriminately... as if there is no tomorrow.
It is indeed a wonderful place..I had gone during last summer..here is my account
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A nice and informative account of Mahabaleshwar. Wud luv to go there esp for strawberries ;)
ReplyDelete@Roshmi, My pleasure... Really feels so bad about the deforestation
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I stayed in a boarding school in Panchgani for three years. I always remember Mahabaleshwar and PAnchgani as an abode of strawberries, Mapro jams and jellies, and extremely heavy downpours during the monsoon.
ReplyDeleteIts been almost 14 years since my stay there.
Brought back some memories.
Its been so long since I went to mahabaleshwar that I don't even remember when I went! But this is a good account, makes me wanna go back to Mahabaleshwar!
ReplyDeleteI first visited M'shwar in 1985. Over the years, I have learnt to avoid the crowds and visit the unknown quiet places. Like the lesser known temple of Krishna (the river) or the even lesser known Koteshwar temple at Avkali.
ReplyDelete@Vyazz, Three years is an awesome stretch of time. I am sure you would have enjoyed your time to the fullest. Sorry for making you so nostalgic :)
ReplyDelete@Nishant, I think you must plan another visit to the land of strawberries :)
@Puchkaraj, I agree with you. Crowds sometimes create real mess. How can I forget my recent visit to Matheran for this. Nevertheless, that's a pretty long and sad story :( Christmas vacations must be planned in advance to avoid unwelcome surprises. The places you have mentioned must be truly lesser known among tourists - will plan to visit them sometime! Thanks for updating my knowledge buddy!
Its gr8 during the monsoons.
ReplyDeleteWoah.. Mahabaleshwar! I am sure you had a superb time!
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, it is sad to see that such hill stations are also falling prey to climate change with soaring temperatures.
By the way, don't you find the Venna Lake actually serene and gorgeous? :)
Wonderful and detailed travelogue! Thanks for all the information along with the photos! Strawberries look awesome too. Look forward for many more travelogues.
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ReplyDeleteIndeed, it was a remarkable time...
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nicely said! nothing can beat the shadows which a tree can give :D
ReplyDeleteI missed it in my last summer vacation. I heard its really a nice place.And ur post also describe its scenic beauty also. :)
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Oooohhh, I'd been there just once, and LOVED the strawberries and cream... yummm!
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Mahabaleshwar is a hill station located in the Satara district of Maharashtra state. As per the geographical details, these Mahabaleshwar lies into the Western Ghats ranges. Mahabaleshwar sums up three cities into its cavity. It is believed that the river Krishna springs out from the holy ‘gaumukh’ of the old Mahabaleshwar temple.
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