.one-day escape from Pune to Mahabaleshwar and let its veil of mist and endless greenery work its magic. In just a few hours, you’ll trade the city’s buzz for quiet peaks, winding trails and hidden valleys that tug at your soul. Join us as we unveil the top sights you can cover in a single day here—where every sunrise, temple and viewpoint feels like a love letter from nature itself. pune to ashtavinayak darshan
Old Mahabaleshwar’s Temple Triad • Mahabaleshwar Temple (16th C): A quiet shrine to Shiva—with no statue, just a 300-year-old self-formed lingam shaped like a Rudraksha, flanked by a trident and damru. • Panch Ganga Temple: Where five rivers (Krishna, Venna, Savitri, Koyna, Gayatri) spring from a cow-face carving pune mahabaleshwar tour package. Built in the 13th C and rebuilt in the 16th C, it honors Lord Krishna. • Krishnabai Temple: Tucked away on a short hill walk, this 1,000-year-old Shiva shrine looks out over the Krishna valley—perfect for a peaceful moment. pune to mahabaleshwar trip
Arthur’s Seat At the highest spot in town, Arthur’s Seat has six lookouts (Echo, Window, Tiger’s Spring, Hunter, Malcolm and Arthur’s Point). Don’t miss the V-shaped canyon at Arthur’s Point, where light objects seem to float. pune mahabaleshwar tour package
Kate’s Point & Elephant’s Head Three viewpoints (Main, Echo, Needle-Hole) give sweeping panoramas of Lake Venna and the Western Ghats. At Needle-Hole Point the cliff’s shape really does resemble an elephant’s head. ashtavinayak trip from pune
Venna Lake Built in 1842 and ringed by pines, this 28-acre lake invites you to row, paddle or even trot along its banks on horseback. Grab fresh strawberries or street-snacks at the nearby stalls. ashtavinayak trip from pune
Lingmala Waterfall A 500-ft drop that feeds into Venna Lake—perfect for photos, a quick dip in the smaller cascade, or a laid-back picnic on the rocks. pune to mahabaleshwar trip
Sunset Point End your day on the benches here, watching the sun slip behind the hills while you snack on roasted corn or patties. Then it’s back to Pune, memories in tow. pune to mahabaleshwar trip
