Mahabaleshwar

prash81 · Jul 9th, 2008, 12:51

Hi All,

We frds are planning to visit mahabaleshwar on 19/20th of this month. But we are confused as we are getting mixed reaction from ppl...few are saying its not right time to visit bcoz of monsoon n few are saying its good. So can you plz help me in know abt following
1. Is it right time to visit? we are 15 n wants to enjoy nature, its ok if waterfalls r not started, but we would like all the other spots.
2. Cant we do anything in monsoon in mahabaleshwar? one told me that you will have to just sit inside ur hotel coz it rains heavily there.
3. How to goto mahabaleshwar? As i know there are two way, one via pune n dont knw abt another one.

Please suggest....

Thanks in advance
Rish

Fan of India · Jul 9th, 2008, 12:55

If I know correctly - the hill station is practically closed during the rainy season - primarily due to inaccessibility.

Shipnil · Jul 10th, 2008, 16:56

It is not that bad as fan of India says. But yes it is off season and being a hill station it gets heavy rains. But still nature is at its best during monsoon. You can take a chance to visit the hill station.
About two routes, the Pune route is longish one. About 280 kms. It would be Mumbai Panvel(Expressway/NH4) Pune Wai Pachgani Mahabaleshwar.
The other is Poladpur route. 240 kms. It would be Mumbai Panvel (NH17) Poladpur Mahabaleshwar. NH17 would be beautiful in this season.

piran_e · Jul 12th, 2008, 18:38

It' absolutely beautiful during the rains , with the added advantage that there won't be many tourists. Most hotels nowadays in Mahableshwar are open during monsoon too so that should not be a problem. You can take nice walks over there and also go to Lingmala waterfalls which would be in full flow. As mentioned above you can either go from Pune or via the Goa highway through Poladpur and Mahad.

snonymous · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by prash81

Hi All,

We frds are planning to visit mahabaleshwar on 19/20th of this month.

Rish

Did you go? Please post your experiences, road conditions etc. I've been intending to go there for so long, but it has just not materialised. Last visit was some decades ago!

prash81 · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:58

yes...we did go. And Mahabaleswar is at its best...too beautiful. we went last weekend only....n belive me this is the best time to visit. Cloudy, Green, Clean, cheap(off season) & only few tourists....we really had fun.

Road condition is gd, we went via Pune.

I would recommend this place(at this time) to all whoever is thinking of going somewhere to chill n relax.

snonymous · Jul 24th, 2008, 11:54

Thanks Prash

Approx. driving time please? From Mumbai - Expressway, do you bypass Pune?

Also please post your trip report with more details. These are always useful for intending visitors to a new place. Thanks.

Jul 9th, 2008, 12:51	#1
prash81 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 32	Mahabaleshwar Hi All, We frds are planning to visit mahabaleshwar on 19/20th of this month. But we are confused as we are getting mixed reaction from ppl...few are saying its not right time to visit bcoz of monsoon n few are saying its good. So can you plz help me in know abt following 1. Is it right time to visit? we are 15 n wants to enjoy nature, its ok if waterfalls r not started, but we would like all the other spots. 2. Cant we do anything in monsoon in mahabaleshwar? one told me that you will have to just sit inside ur hotel coz it rains heavily there. 3. How to goto mahabaleshwar? As i know there are two way, one via pune n dont knw abt another one. Please suggest.... Thanks in advance Rish

Jul 12th, 2008, 18:38	#4
piran_e Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 136	It' absolutely beautiful during the rains , with the added advantage that there won't be many tourists. Most hotels nowadays in Mahableshwar are open during monsoon too so that should not be a problem. You can take nice walks over there and also go to Lingmala waterfalls which would be in full flow. As mentioned above you can either go from Pune or via the Goa highway through Poladpur and Mahad. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ Walking a Dream

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Self Drive car to take from Bombay to mahabaleshwar	manolin	Maharashtra	6	Sep 2nd, 2008 22:33
Mumbai - Mahabaleshwar buses	backtobom	Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles	3	Jul 25th, 2008 16:04
Pointers to good Hotels in Mahabaleshwar	cool.arctic	Maharashtra	9	Apr 2nd, 2008 22:34
Matheran, Mahabaleshwar - MTDC	abhiabhi99	Maharashtra	2	Jan 24th, 2007 11:54
How to get from Mahabaleshwar to Goa.	thestens	Lodging and Hotels in India	1	Jan 19th, 2003 15:11

Jul 9th, 2008, 12:55	#2
Fan of India Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 101	If I know correctly - the hill station is practically closed during the rainy season - primarily due to inaccessibility.

Jul 10th, 2008, 16:56	#3
Shipnil Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 16	It is not that bad as fan of India says. But yes it is off season and being a hill station it gets heavy rains. But still nature is at its best during monsoon. You can take a chance to visit the hill station. About two routes, the Pune route is longish one. About 280 kms. It would be Mumbai Panvel(Expressway/NH4) Pune Wai Pachgani Mahabaleshwar. The other is Poladpur route. 240 kms. It would be Mumbai Panvel (NH17) Poladpur Mahabaleshwar. NH17 would be beautiful in this season.

Jul 24th, 2008, 10:58	#6
prash81 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 32	yes...we did go. And Mahabaleswar is at its best...too beautiful. we went last weekend only....n belive me this is the best time to visit. Cloudy, Green, Clean, cheap(off season) & only few tourists....we really had fun. Road condition is gd, we went via Pune. I would recommend this place(at this time) to all whoever is thinking of going somewhere to chill n relax.

Jul 24th, 2008, 11:54	#7
snonymous Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 761	Thanks Prash Approx. driving time please? From Mumbai - Expressway, do you bypass Pune? Also please post your trip report with more details. These are always useful for intending visitors to a new place. Thanks.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password