Mahabaleshwar

Arthur's Seat

Open Time : 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Entry : free

Address : Arthur Seat Point Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, India

Why to visit Arthur's Seat

The Queen of all points, also referred as Suicide Point, provides the most enchanting and intriguing view of the deep valleys of Brahma-Arayana and the Savitri river. Arthur's Seat Point, Tiger Sprint Point, Echo Point, Window Point, Hunter Point, and Malcolm Point are the six vistas that make up Arthur's Seat Point. The floating of light objects is well-known at Arthur's Seat. This implies that if you toss something light into the valley, like a bottle cap, it will float back up owing to air density. The Arthur's Seat is regarded as one of the most popular trekking destinations among adventurers. They can experience a variety of natural wonders while trekking, including the Window Point and the Tiger's Spring, which is the origin of the Savitri River. The trek from the parking lot to the overlook takes around 30 minutes. It is called after Arthur Malet, who tragically lost his wife and one-month-old daughter in a Savitri River ferry disaster. After that, he would sit here and stare at the river, wishing for them to come back to life. It is a famous tourist attraction for those who want to see the geographical differences among Mahabaleshwar's Konkan and Deccan areas.

FAQ on Arthur's Seat

How do you go to Arthur's Seat?

Arthur's Seat is around 13 kilometres from Mahabaleshwar Market and may be reached by getting a local transport / visitors cab from there, which will drop you off at the parking lot. It's a 30-minute picturesque hike from where the point is.

When is it best to go to Arthur's Seat?

The greatest time to visit Arthur's Seat is between June and February, when the area is bathed in natural splendour and visitors may experience the best of it.

What are some of the local attractions around Mahabaleshwar's Arthur Seat?

Pratapgarh Fort, Elphinstone Point, and Venna Lake are some of the surrounding attractions around Mahabaleshwar.

Special Tip

There are monkeys in the area, so be cautious. If you are hungry, there are kiosks serving corn on the cob, kanda bhaji, and other Indian dishes. Also, tourists can obtain a beautiful view of the surrounding area from a vantage point with railings. A man near this location rents out a telescope to tourists who want to see the Pratapgad Fort.

By Haniya Aamir

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