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Arthur's Seat PointArthur's seat point is an exotic and picturesque spot,
overlooking the konkan. On the way to Arthur's point are the ancient
Temples of Lord Shiva, 'Gau-Mukha' - Connected to a source of water. This
is supposed to be the source of the five Deccan rivers - viz, Krishna,
Koyna, Veena, Savitri & Gayatri.
Elphinstone PointThe other places of interest here for holiday makers are
the Echo Point, Malkam Point, Tiger Spring, Hunter Point, Castle Rock
Point, Savitri Point, Elphiston point, Cannought Peak
Point,WilsonPoint(Sunrise Point), Bombay Point (Sunset Point)and the
Babington Point.
Krishna valleyThe
krishna valley depicts the beautiful calligraphy of nature and a beautiful
location for nature explorers and fun seekers.
Venna Lake The Venna lake is a great attraction to everybody with
its dazzling sight, boating, facilities and stalls for games and
eatables.It is within walking distance from Town (mahabaleshwar).
Panchgini : A neighbouring Hill Station-(A famous education
center).
Lingmala waterfall
The Lingmala waterfall is an overflow from Venna lake and
cascades down in a steep drop.One can easily notice the three steps it
makes in its endeavour.
Tapola Lake as seen from koyna valley, a bird's
eyeviewgiving an overview of the backwaters spot of the Koyna Dam - a
great picnic spot, (Bird's eyeview of tapola
lake). Tapola Lake holding the time still at the backwaters of
the koyna dam.
Other places of interest: A small town called Wai on the banks of
the river Krishna - famous ancient temple of Lord Ganesh.
Pratapgadh: Another formidable Fort of Shivaji Maharaja
in its serpentine winding charm is a historic monument.This fort holds a
commanding view of the konkan below one can easily see raigadh fort in the
west and saddle back in the south.An exotic and breathtaking view of the misty mountains of
Mahabaleshwar, a place you cannot afford to miss out if you are a genuine
holiday maker.

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