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Ghummakad Saathi

Satara, Maharashtra, India

Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani

Strawberry farms, misty viewpoints and a lake for a boat ride.

Mahabaleshwar's plateau at 1,350 m is ringed with viewpoints over the Krishna valley. Pick strawberries in winter, row on Venna Lake, and drive to Pratapgad fort and Panchgani's table land.

Places we love here

  • Viewpoints

    Arthur's Seat

    The 'queen of points' with deep valley views.

  • Nature · lesser-known

    Lingmala falls

    A 180 m waterfall, best right after the monsoon.

  • Viewpoints

    Panchgani table land

    A volcanic plateau with Krishna valley views at sunset.

  • Culture

    Pratapgad fort

    Shivaji's fort where he faced Afzal Khan in 1659.

  • Experiences

    Strawberry farm visit

    Pick your own and try strawberries with cream (Dec–Mar).

  • Experiences

    Venna Lake boating

    Boats and pony rides around a calm lake.