Family Hotels In Mahabaleshwar

FAMILY HOTELS IN MAHABALESHWAR

Nothing breaks the monotony of city life than a visit to a hill station. Mahabaleshwar is one such place that has been the refuge of many city slickers. Tucked away in the Sahyadri Range of Maharashtra, the British made the hill station the summer capital of the Bombay Province in 1829. The hills here also boast one of the few evergreen forests in India. The River Krishna also originates in these lush hills. The town is well connected to its neighbours. The nearest rail head here is in Satara, which is about 60 km away and the closest airport is Pune International Airport about 120 km away from the hill station. The best way to travel here is via road by your own vehicle, a taxi, or state-run and private buses.Finding secure and comfortable hotels on a budget when you’re travelling with your family can seem like a challenge. It really isn’t too difficult though. There are a number of safe family hotels in Mahabaleshwar to choose from. These hotels provide services and amenities that are kid-friendly such as a recreational centre with indoor and outdoor games. Family rooms in Mahabaleshwar also provide facilities for toddlers (including cradles). These hotels also boast in-house restaurants that provide menus for children and free meals for kids below a certain age.Mahabaleshwar offers a number of activities and sites that are perfect for a family vacation. A few things to do here are to go trekking in the surrounding hills, horse riding at Venna Lake, and go boating at Tapola. You can also enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset at viewpoints like Elephant/Needle Hole Point, Wilson Point, Kate’s Point, Arthur Point, and Monkey Point. Mahabaleshwar grows delicious strawberries and makes a number of desserts and pastries from them that are worth a try. The mulberries, cherry tomatoes, corn, and carrots are also a speciality here. A few restaurants to get some good food are Mapro Garden, Hotel Dreamland, Hotel Centre Point, Hotel Shreyas, and Strawberries. Also make sure you pick up leather footwear and honey when in town.