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Satara and Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar, the Kaas plateau of flowers and the Koyna valley
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Best time
October to June; the Kaas flowers bloom from about late August to early October
Climate
Mild in the hills (12°C - 30°C), very heavy rain from June to September
Nearest airport
Pune (PNQ) - about 120 km to Mahabaleshwar
Nearest railway
Satara (STR)
Good to know
Entry to the Kaas plateau in the flower season is limited and booked online in advance
Mahabaleshwar is very crowded at weekends and in May
About Satara and Mahabaleshwar
Satara district, in the Sahyadri hills south of Pune, holds the hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, known for their viewpoints and strawberries, the Kaas plateau, a World Heritage area that flowers after the monsoon, Pratapgad fort and the forests and reservoir of the Koyna valley.
Don't miss
- Mahabaleshwar viewpoints and Venna Lake
- Kaas plateau in flower
- Pratapgad fort
- Koyna reservoir and Vajrai waterfall
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