Venna Lake

Venna Lake is one of the most popular attraction of mahabaleshwar. This lovely and serene lake nestled amongst gentle hills on three sides reverberates with the joy experienced by the tourists throughout the day as it changes its hues to match the sun's walk along the meridian.

The lake offers splendid facilities for boating right throughout the day and even after dusk when a fountain in the center of the lake dances in tune with the just emerging stars in the sky. It is the focal point for holidaymakers, with attractions such as wayside stalls, horse riding and delicious strawberries.

Lingmala Falls

Chinaman's Waterfall

Lingmala Falls is close to Venna lake situated on the way to Panchgani. The stream here precipitates over the face of a steep cliff, unbroken during torrential rains, but ordinarily divided by projecting rocks about one third of the way down into thin silver streaks and sprays often encircled by rainbows. 

Chinaman's Waterfall can be reached by the Tiger Path Road or from Babington Point by Carviali Road. It's a pleasant walk in the woods to get here. Formerly, Chinese convicts used to cultivate the adjoining fields, hence the fall is known by this name.

Elephant's Head

Robber's Cave

Elephant's Head is the extreme end of the mountain range beyond Lodwick Point. It is only 12 ft wide with a steep drop of 2500 feet to Koyna Valley below. The ruggedness of the surrounding hills is nowhere more obvious than from this almost isolated rock rearing its colossal height between two deep ravines with sharp cliffs.

Robber's Cave of Shin Shin Ghal the name which itself evokes a sensational feeling. It bears a deserted look. The cave's mouth is about 10 ft wide through which an average adult can enter without stooping. The mouth of the cave is covered with bushes and very few enter the cave for the sake of adventure.

Pratapsingh Forest Park is situated near the Venna lake. There is a thick jungle covering an area of 5 Sq.km. There is a Forest Research Station, a forest museum and a delightful playground for kids.

Strawberry Gardens is situated on the sprawling expanse below the lake bund along the Mahabaleshwar - Panchgani Road.

How to get there?

By Air : Pune, 120 km, is the nearest airport.   
By Rail : While not directly connected by rail, the nearest railhead is Satara, 47 km. But the convenient railhead is Pune as it is linked to most cities.   
By Road : Bus station, Regular services to/from Pune. State Tourism and MTDC operate luxury buses from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar and from Pune to Mahabaleshwar. MTDC runs several deluxe buses daily (except monsoons) to Mumbai and from Mumbai. The semi-luxury and luxury buses to Pune stop at Swargate.

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