History of Mahabaleshwar
Sight Seeing in and around Mahabaleshwar
General Facilities
Shopping in Mahabaleshwar
Geographical Information of Mahabaleshwar
How to Reach Mahabaleshwar
The closest airport is Lohegaon Airport in Pune and is located at a distance of 125 kms from Mahabaleshwar. You can also get to Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai's International Airport, Chatrapati Shivaji 280 kms away. From the respective airports one can hire a taxi or avail the bus service to get to Mahabaleshwar.
You can reach Mahabaleshwar via rail too. The nearest railhead is Satara, at a distance of 55km. There is another railhead located at Wathar 60 kms. One can reach Mahabaleshwar via Pune 120 kms as it boasts of an efficient rail network. Get off at the railway station and catch a taxi for Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar is well connected by road from Mumbai as well as Pune. Maharashtra State Road Transport provides bus services to all the nearby cities of Pune, Mumbai, Nasik, Satara, Panchgani and Kolhapur. Driving down to Mahabaleshwar from the neighbouring cities of Alibagh, Adavali, Pune, Nasik, Panchgani is a good option. Private and shared cabs/taxis can also be hired from Mumbai and Pune.
The most convenient way of getting around is if you have your own vehicle but there really is no better way than walking to be able to fully appreciate the scenic beauty of this breathtaking hill station.