Nature

MAHABALESHWAR is 54 km from Satara, 123 km from Pune, 177 km from Kolhapur, 243 km from Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar is a popular tourist places in India. It lies at an altitude of 1,353 m in the Western Ghats range of India. This scenic hill station is often referred as the queen of hill stations in Maharashtra. It offers panoramic view of the plains with the imposing sharp peaks and surrounding woods. Arthur's Seat, Lingmala Waterfall and Pratapgad Fort are among the must visit places.

The Kaas Plateau, also known as the Kaas Pathar, is a plateau situated 25 kilometres west from Satara city in Maharashtra, India.[1] It falls under the Sahyadri Sub Cluster of the Western Ghats, and it became a part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2012.[2][3]It is a biodiversity hotspot known for various types of seasonal wild flowers bloom and numerous species of endemic butterflies annually in the months of August and September.

Balkawadi dam is located 20 kms from AnandVan. It is a catchment area just below the famous kates point. This isolated dam has its own beauty with the mahabaleshwar mountains at its backdrop and jambhli jungle in the front. One can plan a nice picnic lunch at this location. A simple drive to this place in the monsoons is a breathtaking experience.

Mayani is one of the most prominent bird sanctuaries from India! The bird sanctuary is globally reckoned for its wide range of species for migratory and local birds, according to 2005 census, there were more than 400 species of the bird over here. Mayani, is near Vaduz village of satara dist. Mayani is bestowed with phenomenal beauty and that is why is extensively toured by visitors and ornithologists.

Panchgani is nestled in the middle of five hills in the Sahyādri mountain ranges. There are five villages around Panchgani named Dandeghar, Khingar, Godavali, Ambral & Taighat. The Krishnā River flows in the valley Panchgani is 100 km from Pune and 250 km from Mumbai. It is about one hour’s drive from Kaas plateau. The five hills surrounding Panchgani are topped by a volcanic plateau, which is the second highest in Asia after the Tibet Plateau.

Old Mahabaleshwar is a historical place and a village in Mahabaleshwar, Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] It is a hill station located in the Western Ghats range.Old Mahabaleshwar is also known as "Kshetra Mahabaleshwar". Old Mahabaleshwar is about 7 km from Mahabaleshwar. This holy and sacred place has 3 temples: Panchganga temple, Mahabaleshwar temple and Krishna temple.