Mahabaleshwar - महाबलेश्वर

Mahabaleshwar, the 'Queena of the Ghats' is one of the best known and the highest hill resort of Western India. It was developed by Sir John Malcolm in 1828. The beautiful hill station teems with orchids, lilies and luscious strawberries and has three silvery falls - Dhobi Falls, Chinaman Falls and Lingmala Falls. Excellent view points like wilson point, Babington point, kate point, Elphinstone point, Bomby point and Arthur's seat provide great views of the krishna and joyna valleys. The old village of Mahabaleshwar is held sacred by the Hindus and is known for the Panchganga temple, said to contain five streams including the River Krishna. The Mecca of Maharashtra is located 4,500 ft ASL in the Western Ghats, not too far from the Konkan Coast.