Mahabaleshwar
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Mahabaleshwar [pronunciation] one of the few Evergreen Forests of the world, is a hill station located in Satara district, at 1372 meters elevation in the Western Ghats range of Maharashtra India. Located about 120 km from Pune and 285 km from Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau measuring 150 km², bound by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1438 m (4710 ft) at its highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson/Sunrise Point.
Mahabaleshwar "The Queen of Hill Stations" served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj, and today is a popular holdiday resort and honeymoon spot. Buildings range from rustic old colonial type hotel bungalows [link] to many modern hotel resorts with all mod cons.[link] According to Hindu faith Mahabaleshwar is also one of the important Holy places of India.
Mahabaleshwar comprises of three villages. 1) Malcolm Peth 2) Old "Kshetra" Mahabaleshwar and 3) Part of Shindola village.
The first historical mention of Mahabaleshwar dates back to year 1215 when the King Singhan of Deogiri visited Old Mahabaleshwar. Present Mahabaleshwar came in existence in the year 1829-30 and from old records is mentioned as Malcolm Peth, but in practise today it is known as Mahabaleshwar.
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