Fill up your tank and drive away from the city’s bustle, to this vacation town of Mahabaleshwar for some peace and tranquillity. Connected well via road, rail and air routes, the hill station is an ideal respite from the trappings of your daily routine. Make your way to Malcolm Peth, the bazaar at the heart of Mahabaleshwar, which has a good mix of hotels, shops and restaurants. Visit Mount Malcolm which was built in 1829 and once served as the Governor’s residence, Moraji Castle which was home to Mahatma Gandhi back in 1945, and wind down at the Mahabaleshwar Club in the evening over drinks. During the day you can take a short drive up to Venna Lake and go boating or fishing, and proceed a little further down to Panchgani and walk through the strawberry fields. And while you’re staying at your hotel/resort, opt for a calming spa session, take frequent dips in the pool, sample delectable spreads at a restaurant (most of them open out to spectacular vistas)—there’s a lot to do here. Follow our Mahabaleshwar travel guide and explore the varied accommodation options here, surfeit of restaurants you can eat at, stunning attractions you must visit, and short trips you can make from the hill town.
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