Located 150 m/240 km southeast of Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar, India, is a hill station set at an altitude of 4,500 ft/1,375 m amongst the Western Ghats. Walks and drives through the terraced hills and green valleys offer relief from the busy life of cities. There are many marked places to view mountains, waterfalls and streams. Locally grown and processed strawberries, other fruits, juices and jams are available at special shops en route.
Be warned that monkeys are a menace there: They are known to attack in groups to get at any food you may be carrying.
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