Mahabaleshwar is a city and a municipal council in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station located in the Western Ghats range. With one of the few evergreen forests of the world, it served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj.

Coordinates:

17°55′18″N 73°39′20″E

Location:

Mahabaleshwar is situated 1,372 meters above sea level in the Western Ghats, in Satara District of Maharashtra State, in India.

Language:

Marathi, Hindi and English

Population:

12,780 (2001)

Density:

85 /km2 (220 /sq mi)

Area:

150 square kilometres (58 sq mi)

Elevation:

1,438 metres (4,718 ft)

Mahabaleshwar Climate:

The climate is pleasant throughout the year, but the best time to visit is between October and June. Temperatures range from 16°C to 20°C in summer and can fall as low as 5°C in winter. Cottons and light woolens are recommended attire.

Sept – Jan – Best Lush green Beauty
Feb – May – Good Rush
Jun – Aug – Full Rain off Season

Forest ( Typical Trees):

Jambhool, Pisa, Tupa, Anjan, Gela, Dingala. etc.

Best time to Visit in Mahabaleshwar:

October to June

Distance from Major cities of Mahabaleshwar:

Mahabaleshwar – Pune – Mumbai : 267 kms
Ahmedabad to Mahabaleshwar : 620 kms
Mahabaleshwar – Mahad – Mumbai : 247 kms
Mahabaleshwar – Pune : 120 kms
Mahabaleshwar – Goa : 440 kms
Bangalore to Mahabaleshwar : 1000 kms.