Bhandardhara
Flourishing from the waters of the Pravara river, Bhandardhara is an exotic holiday resort in the Western Ghats of India. A perfect blend of tranquility, invigorating climate and scenic natural beauty, the Bhandardhara is one of the best hill station to explore around Mumbai. Apart from its pristine ambiance and surroundings, this hill station is quite famous for its forts, lakes, dams and temples as well.
One can climb up to the magnificent Ratangad and Harish chandragad forts. Besides, climbers can make their way towards Mount Kalusbai also, which is the highest peak in the whole of Maharashtra. The Wilson Dam on the river Pravara and the scenic Umbrella falls during the time of the monsoon, draws a lot of attention.
Table land – One of the best place to visit Sunset view.
Termed as the summer capital of the Bombay province during the British Raj, Mahabaleshwar is among best hill stations of Maharashtra which has a breed of evergreen forests. Located around 285 kms from Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar is also one of the most visited hill stations in Maharashtra. This popular holiday resort has attractions like Arthur’s seat, Kate’s point, Needle hole point or Elephant point, Wilson point and the three monkey point.
Chikhaldara - Vidarbh Heaven
Panchgani
Table land – One of the best place to visit Sunset view.
Founded by Lord Chesson in the year 1860, Panchgani is a surrounded settlement of five hills in the Western Ghats region of Maharashtra. One of the famous hill stations to visit with family in Maharashtra, the region of Panchgani has an invigorating climate for almost all the months of the year. Tourist Attractions in Panchghani like Sydney Point, Table Land, Parsi Point, Mapro Garden and Devil’s Kitchen make Panchagani the best hill station for leisure activities in Maharashtra.
It’s not only the breathtaking attractions that make the headlines, Panchgani hill station is famous for its strawberry festival as well. Tourists can also catch the Strawberry festival of Panchgani which is held in the summers.
Mahabaleshwar
Elephant Head Point - Mahabaleshwar
Surrounded by trees on both sides and drawing a lot of tourist population is the Venna Lake. Accommodation facilities are also quite convenient here as budget hotels offering panoramic view of the mountains are available in abundance.
Chikaldhara
Best visited post monsoon, Chikaldhara is a prominent hill station in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. It is situated at an altitude of 1118 m and the place has some of the best sightseeing for nature enthusiasts. The prime attractions like Sunset Point, Mozari Point, Shakkar Lake, Pancha Dhara Waterfall and Gawligad fort make Chikaldhara one of the best hill stations in Maharashtra to go from Mumbai.
Apart from the scenic beauty, the hill station is also famous for its wildlife treat. The Melghat Tiger Reserve in the close vicinity of Chikaldhara resort suits best for this purpose.