Mahabaleshwar is a hill station and a small town in the Satara District of Maharashtra. Nature’s beauty is at its full in Mahabaleshwar. Be it natural waterfalls, mountain passes, valleys, everything here is mesmerizing. Mahabaleshwar lies in the Sahyadri Mountain range and is a home to one of the few evergreen forests in India. In this read, we bring to you the possible options to reach Mahabaleshwar.
Reaching Mahabaleshwar via air
The nearest airport to Mahabaleshwar is Pune airport, which is at a distance of about 120 kilometers. Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is also an option and is about 270 kilometers far.
If you are an international traveler, we suggest halting at Mumbai and taking a cab from Mumbai airport to Mahabaleshwar.
If you are a domestic traveler and getting a connecting flight to Pune, you can also land at Mumbai airport, rather than Pune and travel via road. This could save your time and money.
Reaching Mahabaleshwar via train
There is no individual railway station in Mahabaleshwar. You need to reach Satara railway station, which is about 60 kilometers far from Mahabaleshwar. From here you can take cab or taxi to reach your destination. The Pune and Miraj railway stations are other two major stations, where you can halt and cover the rest of the journey via road.
If you want to seek adventure and follow the less traversed route, you can even halt at Diwan Khavati railway station in Khed region.
Reaching Mahabaleshwar via road
Roadways are the most comfortable and direct route to reach Mahabaleshwar. It is connected to NH 4 (National Highway 4). You can get private and state government buses from Pune, Mumbai, Satara, and other major cities of Maharashtra. You can also book a private cab to reach Mahabaleshwar. The road condition is good and easily accessible by private car.
Interesting fact about Mahabaleshwar-
Because of its soothing climate, Mahabaleshwar served as a summer capital of the Bombay province, during the British reign in India.
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