Mahabaleshwar Itinerary 1 Day

One day trip to Mahabaleshwar

A favorite of many folks from Mumbai as well as Pune, Mahabaleshwar does not seem to evade its charm of Mahabaleshwar one day trip. Once the summer capital of the Bombay Province, this hill station is replete with dense evergreen forests, quaint Parsi manors, gaming stalls, shops serving the lip-smacking makai patties and the indigenous strawberry with cream along with the main draw of historic points that depict the state's heroic deeds! Lying at a distance of 263.4 km and 120.5 km from Mumbai and Pune respectively, Mahabaleshwar is fit for a rejuvenating day trip. Plan your one day trip to Mahabaleshwar from Pune with reference to the itinerary created by our travel experts for your best Mahabaleshwar one day trip from Pune and enjoy your best ever 1day trip.

Places to visit in Mahabaleshwar in one day

What to See in One Day trip to Mahabaleshwar?

Mahabaleshwar's scope to serve absolutely any and every interest makes it an ideal spot to take off literally any day. If you want to soak all that Mahabaleshwar has to offer, you can easily do so. An ideal time to start exploring Mahabaleshwar is around 9 am. The minute you get here, you will see a flurry of guides hollering "Guide, Guide" keen to offer you their knowledge. These guides can be hired at reasonable rates to see the main points of the hill station that lies all over its boundary.

Mahabaleshwar points List includes Old Mahabaleshwar, Krishnabai temple, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Monkey Point, Arthur's Seat, Venna Lake, Kate's Point, Elephant's Head point, and the Wilson Point. These points hold great historical significance along with natural beauty. Some of these points also defy gravity, of which's applications are a delight to watch!

After all the sightseeing, head to the market which also makes for a lovely place to stroll. You can indulge in some retail therapy here owing to a variety of articles such as crochet garments, lac bangles, leather footwear, wooden articles, blankets, fudges, different types of roasted nuts and sprouts along with much more.

Rest assured, you are bound to have exhilarating 24 hours in Mahabaleshwar, that will make sure you keep coming back!

Places to Eat in Mahabaleshwar:

If you are concerned about food, you will be glad to know that most of the stalls feature stalls and shops serving both local as well standard food such as chips, colas, sandwiches, and chaat. But nothing can beat the delicious, thirst-quenching buttermilk, lassi and lemon sorbets best had with organic, locally-grown corn! And of course, nibbling on some strawberries as you get enlightened by history.

For lunch, it is a great idea to stop by some of the many hotels towards the entrance of Mahabaleshwar that serve authentic Maharashtrian food, both veg, and nonveg. Gavran chicken, Maka Bhaaji, Bharli Vangi, and Bhaakri are the way to go while here. If you are skeptical about the spice and hotness of most of these dishes, you can stick to the usual Punjabi and Jain fares. Owing to a number of Jain tourists from Gujarat and Bombay, Mahabaleshwar has several places serving Jain food including Jain Pav Bhaji and Jain Pizza! There are plenty of stalls near Vienna lake where you can enjoy an evening grub and some chai too.

And finally, Mapro! Visit Mahabaleshwar is incomplete without a trip to Mapro Garden. This along with being a popular brand of fruit syrups, jams, jelly sweets and even on-site fast food like pizzas and sandwiches, is also a major point of interest of those coming to Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani. You can even get a glimpse into their strawberry production as well as see how their products are made in the factory.