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| Weekend Getaways Around Mahabaleshwar |
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| § Panchgani |
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Panchgani is also amongst the most frequented hill resorts. The name is derived from the fact that it is located at the centre of five hills. The place is well known for trekking and other adventure activities. Climb atop ' Table Land ', a famous flat-mountain top, from where you can have a look at the vast plain below. The berry farms here are another tourist attraction.
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| § Pratapgarh fort |
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This is 24 kms. away from Mahabaleshwar. The fort was built in 1656 by Moropant Trimbak Pingle under the command of the Maratha ruler Shivaji. It was here that the mighty General of Bijapur, Afzal Khan, was killed by Shivaji. The fort has a great view.
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| § Goddess Bhavani Temple |
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The famous temple of Goddess Bhavani is on the eastern side of the lower fort. It consists of a hall and a shrine. The shrine, made of black stone, is the image of the goddess and over it is a small spire or shikhar.
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