Mahabaleshwar Sightseeing

Mount Malcolm used to be the most famous building in the olden days. It was built in 1829 with superb architectural skills. Unfortunately, today it has lost a lot of its old fascination.

A visit to the old Roman Catholic Holy cross church is worth. Although the church is practically falling apart, its stained-glass windows are still a scene to take a look at. It was built in the late 18th century for the British citizens settled in Mahabaleshwar.

The historic Pratapgad Fort was built by the Maratha chieftain Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1656, to control the rebellious rulers of the nearby Javali Basin. It is said that, Shivaji was blessed with a shining sword at the temple of Goddess Bhawani located here. It is also the site of the famous battle between Shivaji and Afzal Khan, ruler of the Bijapur Sultanate.

The view from the Kate’s point is clear and fabulous. The best time to visit is winter. It is during winter that the skies are clear. Kate’s Point is along the Duchess Road. It is at a height of 1,290 metres. It is one of the greatest points and no tourist would like to miss it.
 

The point leaves incredible views of the surroundings. The mountain range of Sahyadri is also visible from this point. The Elephant’s Head Point is one of the best points to be visited in Mahabaleshwar. The cliffs which overhang remind you of an elephant’s head and trunk. Thus the point got its name as the Elephant’s Head Point. The tourists and the visitors should take a pony ride or walk from the parking area to the spot.

The Venna Lake is a tourist’s attraction as it has boating facilities and stalls for games. It also has snacks stalls. The area of the lake is busy till late night.  Children are attracted towards the mini train. Fishing is fun and it adds to the delectation of the visitors. The Venna Lake is spread over an area of 28 acres and its average depth is 10 feet. The lake is nourishing by repeated springs. The area on all sides of the lake is full of flowers and greenery. The lake was constructed by Shri Appasaheb Maharj, who was Raja of Satara in the year 1842.