Let’s start the new topic Best Things To Do In Mahabaleshwar In A Day. Mahabaleshwar was the first stopover during our Maharashtra Road Trip. It is situated in the Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats, at a height of 2,200 feet above sea level and 625 meters above Lonavala. And home to Maharashtra’s tallest peak as well. And even though I could relate to it a lot as a hill station, compared to the rest of South & South West India hill stations, I could relate with Mahabaleshwar in many folds. 

1 –  Strawberry picking

Strawberry Picking A one-of-a-kind thing to do in Mahabaleshwar is to go strawberry picking at a strawberry farm! Pin this for later. This is the complete strawberry picking in Mahabaleshwar guide with pricing, timing, etc. If you are in Mahabaleshwar during the strawberry picking period ( late October to January, depending on weather conditions), you can buy your strawberries. Strawberry picking is something to do for all ages! And a definite must-try for everyone coming in the strawberry season.

2 – Visit At Cheese Factory

This is one of the most iconic cheese factories in Mahabaleshwar. When I was traveling to Switzerland a year ago, I visited a lot of cheese production houses, and this factory brought back my childhood memories.  They take you through the cheese-making process and have a vast assortment of cheese to sample and purchase. Organic honey, jams, and lots of locally produced stuff and cheese are also in the factory. Indeed, the most offbeat thing to do in Mahabaleshwar across all the places I’ve been to in India. And I have not seen it anywhere else.

I suppose similar to how Kerala is known for its spices and does guided spice garden tours in Kerala, and Wayanad is famous for its pepper and garam masalas and Ooty for its chocolates. Strategic Mahabaleshwar is also renowned for its strawberries and cheese.

3 –  Shopping At Mapro Garden Outlet

“Mapro” is an acronym for Maharashtra Organic Products. It is a facility in Mahabaleshwar with strawberry farms and other stuff like Strawberries and other organically grown things. And indeed, Mapro has turned its outlet into a whole “experience” destination. With a vast open-air restaurant or cafeteria there which faces the valleys, tasty meals like a sandwich, pizza, burgers etc. with strawberry with cream, strawberry based drinks, other cold drinks etc.

In addition to that, there is a garden, on-campus product outlet, candy store and more to visit while on campus. But you need to come in the early part of the day. And it only gets more crowded as the day goes on.

4 – Try Fresh Strawberry Shake

Naturally, strawberries will also be the hero in the dishes; it’s just a no-brainer. If you are going with strawberries, then strawberries are what the dish is going to be all about. The combination of strawberries accompanied with vanilla ice cream or cream in Mahabaleshwar is specially prepared by slicing strawberries and layering them with cream in a glass which is placed multiple layers of both. There are also other delights aside from this.

You may also treat yourself in Mahabaleshwar with a strawberry milkshake made from fresh strawberries, a sandwich prepared from strawberry and cream, and strawberries served with ice cream. What do you think? I’m glad to have one dessert fixed for all the meals in the 4 days we were in Mahabaleshwar 🙂 And, guess what the dessert was based on?? I do not need to ask, or do I??

5 – Visit Arthur Seat

Arthur Seat is, in high truth, a viewpoint. But there’s something very special about this place. Particularly in summer. “The hot air when it’s in the valley. You throw something light and small and downward, it comes back up.. it breaks gravity!! This one — I haven’t it heard anywhere else in India.” Solve the mystery of Arthur’s seat. Check out my in-depth guide here on touring Arthur’s seat for more.

6  – Visit Old Krishna Temple

There are few people who know about this old Krishna Temple that is located 300mts ahead of the town Mahabaleshwar. Whether it be delicate carvings and sculptures from centuries ago, just opposite this temple is a fantastic valley view – with the lush green valleys surrounded by the mountains and the beautiful river cutting through them with Blue-Green mountains as a backdrop. 

A vista you’ll be loath to lift your eyes away from! Don’t forget to visit this old Krishna Temple and take a memorable snap of ultimate views of Krishna Valley in front of it & there are a lot of things to do in Mahabaleshwar that are mentioned below.

More Things To Do In Mahabaleshwar

• Explore Lake Vienna  
• Offer your prayers at Mahabaleshwar Temple.  
• Trek to Elephant’s head point for a 360 view of the mountains and valleys.  
• For those who are visiting after the monsoon season, do not miss out on Chinaman’s falls. Dhobi Waterfall and Lingmala Waterfall are the other key attractions of Mahabaleshwar. After visiting many waterfalls in Meghalaya, I was surprised at how many were near me in Maharashtra.  
• If you’re an adventure seeker then don’t forget to trek to the highest point of Mahabaleshwar “ Wilson Point “ & enjoy the panoramic view of hills.
• Visit Tapola, a valley sometimes called ‘mini Kashmir’ due to its lush green meadows and valleys akin to those in Kashmir, such as Pahalgam and Doodhpathri.
• Don’t forget to visit “Pratapgarh Fort, “one of Mahabaleshwar’s most popular places. It is located on the western coastline of India & there are also some other forts like Bekal Fort, Chapora Fort, and Fort Aguada.  
• Explore the proximity of Panchgani town. There are strawberry farms and the area is green and beautiful. Just make sure not to confuse it with Pachmarhi, which is a hill station you visit on a Madhya Pradesh tour.
• Additionally, you have many viewpoints, such as Lodwick Point, Bombay Point, Helen Point and Elphinstone Point.