Mahabaleshwar
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Set at an altitude of 1,372m, the highest point in Maharashtra in Western Ghat mountain ranges-on Sahyadri hills in Satara district, is the quintessential hill station Mahabaleshwar. This popular hill station takes its name from God 'Mahabali'. Eternally beautiful, perennially fresh and inviting, Mahabaleshwar is blessed with spectacular views of the valleys and forests. Its calm and quiet atmosphere is very attractive to the tourists and makes for a cozy refuge for the sun baked people of the palins. Between March-June, this lovely hill station sports a brownish look but during the advent of monsoon from mid-June up to September, the nature here seems to spread a lush green carpet all around the hill.

Earlier the summer capital of the Bombay province during the British rule has become one of the most reputed hill stations of the country in the recent past. Draped in natural beauty, Mahabaleshwar enjoys being one of the biggest magnets attracting large flock of tourists every year varying from honeymooners to those looking for a serene weekend holiday base.

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The history of Mahabaleshwar dates back to 1215 when King Singhan of Deogiri visited it. The entire area flourished during 1350 when it was taken over by a Brahmin dynasty. During 16th century, Mahabaleshwar was captured by the Maratha family of Chandarao More who gifted the famous Mahabaleshwar Temple. In 1656, it was the great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who after defeating Jaoli built the famous Pratapgarh Fort. Then came the turn of the Peshwas who ruled this place till the year 1819 and after that Mahabaleshwar got included in the territory of the Raja of Satara.

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Home to the fresh, ripe red, luscious strawberries, Mahabaleshwar, the "strawberry country" is crowned with miles of strawberry farmes which is an enchanting view for any tourist. The soul of this hill station lies in its strawberry farms which occupies about 1500 acres of land. What can be more refreshing than the sight of the rows of fruit- ladden strawberry plants that look enchanting when the soft rays of the sun paint them in soft colour. These farms look their spectacular best during May-June, as one can get the rare opportunity to pluck these tiny, sweet fruits, bathe in their sweet fragrance and the sweetness of these red berries will linger in the mouth for eternity!

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