Calmness and splendour walks hand in hand,
Peace is strewn at every end.
Love flourishes here all around,
An abode of heaven is now on the ground.
| Arthur's Seat |
It is said to be the queen of
all points within Mahabaleshwar. This is the only place which shows
the geographical distinction between Kokan and Deccan territories
of Mahabaleshwar.
Arthur Seat collapsed in November 1973 but the adjoining rear portion which can offer almost the same view now bears the same name. This Point is named after Mr. Arthur Malet.It is said that while climbing the hill his wife and two month old child drowned in the river below. |
| Dense Clouds At Arthur's Seat |
North west over a right about
125 mtrs below is seen the 'Jor' Valley dense with forest.In October
and November these hills form masses or rocks, are rugged beyond
description and apparently are unscalable.While going to Arthur
Seat there is a little stream called Tiger Spring.People living
here believe that Tigers and Panthers frequently come here to drink
water. Relax only at night !
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| Sunrise from Wilson Point |
Wilson Point is the nearest and the highest
point i.e. 4710 ft. (1435 mtrs.) above sea level in Mahabaleshwar.It
is a vast bare rock with three observation towers erected at different
spots. Tourists rush here in the early morning to see the colorful
and bright sunrise. Wilson point is also called 'Sunrise Point'.
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| Elphinston Point |
Elphinston Point is named after the Governor
of Mumbai Sir Elphinston, this point was discovered by Dr. Murray
in 1880. It was a hot picnic spot during the former British days,
crowded with ayas pushing baby carts and strolling lovely vivacious
British couples in a delightful romantic mood.
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| Kate's Point |
On Mahabaleshwar - Poona road about 3 kms. from
the Venna Lake there is a road on the left leading to Kate's Point.
It is a drive of about 2 kms. This point is unique as it gives a
commanding view of the Decccan side and the Krishna valley. The
river Krishna winds its way beautifully through green fields.
At extremity of the Kate's Point, is a huge rock (100 ft. high) which appears to be detached from the men scrap, a few smaller boulders wedged between this rock and cliff from a narrow arch. The arch is known as Needle hole. |
