subject: Mahabaleshwar To Mumbai- A Trip For Peace Of Mind [print this page] Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is situated in the western side of the country. The former name of the city was Bombay. Mumbai is often called the 'City of Dreams' and the residents are called Mumbaikars. The city is situated on the banks of Ulhas River. Mumbai is home to one of the largest film industries in the world, Bollywood.
Mumbai fascinates its visitors by the beaches, many Gothic styled ancient buildings and other sightseeing options like Gateway of India and Elephanta Caves among many others. The Gateway of India is the main landmark of Mumbai. The city has a vibrant night life and a popular tourist destination for every tourist. Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji and other chaats are famous in Mumbai. Mumbai is also known as the 'Alpha World City' as the city has the highest GDP.The best time to visit Mumbai is from November to February.
Mahabaleshwar, a popular hill station, is located in the Satara district in the state of Maharashtra. Set at an elevation of 1,353 m above sea level, Mahabaleswarconstitutes three villages - Malcolm Peth, Old Kshetra Mahabaleshwar and some part of the Shindola village. The river Krishna originates from the mouth of the statue of a cow in the temple of Mahadev situated in Old Mahabaleshwar and flows across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Koyana, Venna (Veni), Savitri and Gayatri are the four rivers flow from the mouth of the cow, before they merge into the Krishna.
Mahabaleshwar is well known for strawberries and mulberries. Tourists can enjoy 'strawberries with cream' from January to February and 'mulberries with cream' from April to May. Strawberry milkshake and vada pav are popular here.We can buy fresh jams and marmalades from the shops. Tourists can also buy fresh honey from the various bee farms in the city.
The city of Mahabaleswar does not have a railway station and Wathar is the nearest station connecting to Mumbai. Regular trains pass through Wathar to Mumbai. Taxis are available to Wathar from Mahabaleshwar. Taxis charge Rs. 400/- for a round trip.
Bus is the most convenient option to reach Mahabaleshwar. Private buses and state operated busesply from Mahabaleshwarto Mumbai that cost you around Rs. 400/- to Rs. 600/-.
Cab is also an option to travel from Mahabaleshwar to Mumbai.Cabs are available and charge Rs. 4500/- for small car. For big vehicle, cost you around Rs. 6200/- for a round trip.
If you can drive by your own vehicle, that will be much more comfortable and it takes approximately 3 hour 30 minutes to cover 221 km from Mahabaleshwar to Mumbai.
There are 406 hotels in Mumbai for a comfortable stay. Budget hotels are available at an affordable rate.
