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[[Image:Mahabaleshwar-scene.jpg|thumb|left|150px|On the outskirts of Mahabaleshwar, towards Panchgani.]]
'''Mahabaleshwar''' {{audio|Mahabaleshwar.ogg|pronunciation}} is a [[hill station]] located in the [[Satara District]] in the [[Western Ghats]] range of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. With one of the few [[Evergreen forest|evergreen forests]] of the world, it served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the [[British Raj]].
Located about 120 km southwest of [[Pune]] and 285 km from [[Mumbai]], Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau measuring 150 km², bound by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1438 m (4710 ft) at its highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson/Sunrise Point.
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The Venna lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar. The lake is surrounded by trees on all sides. A late winter evening boat ride through the slight fog is well appreciated. Tourists can enjoy a boat ride over the lake or a horse ride next to the lake. A number of small eateries line the banks of the lake. The Mahabaleshwar city market and the S.T. bus stand is about 2KM from the lake and makes for a nice walk during the day. Most tour operators include the Venna lake in their tours. Most buses, private vehicles will stop at the Venna lake on their way to Mahabaleshwar on request.
With another popular and scenic hill resort [[Panchgani]] in close vicinity (about 20KM), most tourists often visit both places together.
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