Mahabaleshwar known as erstwhile summer capital of Mumbai

This hill station of Maharashtra is captivated by its pleasing greenery, gardens alongside old historical landmarks and breathtaking views. Hill station is famous for Forts, Temples, Lakes and specially famous for Strawberry and Mulberries cultivation. It is situated about 4500 ft. above sea level on the Sahyadri spurs. Mahabaleshwar region is the source of the Krishna River that flows across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The legendary source of the river is a spout from the mouth of a statue of a cow in the ancient temple of Mahadev in Old Mahabaleshwar.