In the Western Ghats in Maharashtra's Satara district sits the hill town of Mahabaleshwar. Mahabaleshwar is highly known for its various rivers, spectacular cascades, and breathtaking peaks in addition to its strawberries. Located roughly 120 kilometres south-west of Pune and 285 kilometres from Mumbai, it is one of the most popular weekend getaways from those cities. The hill town of Mahabaleshwar, which was once the summer residence of the British, is home to historic temples, boarding schools, manicured and lush green dense forest, waterfalls, hills, and valleys.