1.Elephant head point

Elephant's Head Point is one of the most picturesque viewpoints in Mahabaleshwar which is famous for the stunning view of the Sahyadri ranges. Also known as Needle's Point, this famous tourist spot is best visited during sunrise and sunset. 

The gap between the elephant's head and the trunk looks like a needlepoint when viewed from far, thus giving it the name Needle Point. Located beyond the Lodwick Point, the Elephant's Head Point turns lush green during the monsoons. People visiting the place can get a panoramic view of the humongous fort of Pratapgarh surrounded by Kova Valley on one side and Savitri Valley on the other side.

2.Chinaman, Mahabaleshwar Overview

A visit to Mahabaleshwar is less or more incomplete without witnessing the tantalizing descend of the Chinaman's fall, one of the most significant falls in the state.

The place is named after the Chinese prison located in the vicinity. It serves as a perfect holidaying spot enthralling a bewitching experience.

3.Dhobi waterfall, Mahabaleshwar Overview

Dhobi Falls is a group of waterfalls connecting Lodwick and Elphinston point and further join petit road with Old Mahabaleshwar road. Surrounded by greenery and rocks, these are ideal for a surreal experience amidst nature. The waterfall streams down the Koynariver and looks a spectacle with mists and rainbow.

Located 3 km from main Mahabaleshwar town, Dhobi Waterfalls is an ideal picnic spot. A small hike needs to be undertaken to reach the waterfall. It is best visited during the monsoon season.

4.Arthur, Mahabaleshwar Overview

Arthur's Seat is one of the most popular viewpoints in Mahabaleshwar, located around 13km away. Also known as the Suicide Point, it is popular as the Queen of all points as it offers the most mesmerizing and fascinating view of the dense valleys of Brahma-Arayana and the Savitririver.

Arthur's Seat Point is made up of 6 viewpoints - Arthur's Seat Point, Tiger Sprint Point, Hunter Point, Echo Point, Window Point and Malcolm Point. Arthur's Seat is famous for the floating of light object. This means that if you throw light things like a bottle cap into the valley, it floats back up due to air pressure. It is named as Arthur's Point after Arthur Malet whose wife and daughter drowned in the Savitri River. He used to sit at this point and stare at the river below. Reaching the viewpoint requires a 30-minute trek from the parking lot

5.Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar Overview

Venna Lake is a scenic manmade lake in Mahabaleshwar. The lake offers rowboats, and paddleboats ride to the visitors and hence is usually very crowded. There is horse riding and rides for children such as merry go round and the toy train. There are a number of eateries around the lake famous for street food like corn, bhelpuri and fresh fruits like mulberries, strawberries and carrots.

Venna Lake was built by Shri AppasahebMaharaj who was the ruler of Satara and a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in 1942. The lake is spread over an area of 28 acres with a periphery of 7 to 8 km. It was initially built with the aim of catering to the water needs of the city of Mahabaleshwar.

6.Wilson Point, Mahabaleshwar Overview

Wilson Point is the highest point in Mahabaleshwar, situated at an altitude of 1439m. Also famous as the Sunrise Point, it is a famous tourist attraction for viewing stunning sunrise. Wilson Point is a vast plateau comprising of three watchtowers at different spots which offers stunning panoramic view of Mahabaleshwar.

Originally known as Sindola Hill, Wilson Point is named after Sir Leslie Wilson, the Governor of Bombay province from 1923 to 1926.