Mtdc resort mahabaleshwar market PURE — Restaurant in Maharashtra

After my honeymoon when I got back, I was too busy in the work or a typical IT environment. I was unable to find complete weekend for my next travel destination. Somehow I manage 1 day and decided to visit Mahabaleshwar. You can visit Mahabaleshwar in a day or over a weekend. As this was our 5th visit to Mahabaleshwar, we (Me and my wife Priya) decided to visit few places rather than covering entire region. About Mahabaleshwar: Mahabaleshwar was the summer capital of the Governor of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency during the colonial era. It is easily accessible from Pune (120km) and from Mumbai (285km). It is one of the most popular weekend destinations. Tourist gets attracted towards Mahabaleshwar because of breathtaking valley view, nature, adventurous sports etc. This place is also known for its Strawberries production. Another popular hill station, Pachgani, is just 20km before Mahabaleshwar. Mostly, the tourists visit both places together. It is also famous Honeymoon destination within Maharashtra. Pune to Mahabaleshwar is a 2 to 3 hours’ drive. Best way to reach Mahabaleshwar is Pune – National highway 4 – After 75 km journey on NH4 Take right at Surul – Wai – Pachgani – Mahabaleshwar. There are many signboards which guide you to Mahabaleshwar and at all tourist points.

Day 1 (5th Sep 2016): Pune - NH-4 - few points/spots in Mahabaleshwar - Pachgani – Pune: Our journey began bit late in morning at 7.30. We decided to take a pit stop at McDonalds had some breakfast there then we reached at Mapro Garden by 10.30 AM. NH-4 highway is now extending up to 6 lanes highway so work is in progress. Apart from few patches, rest of Highway is in excellent condition. We had our breakfast at Mapro garden which is my favorite location. It is very popular halt for tourist for breakfast/brunch and some Mapro product shopping. It is located just 6 km ahead of Pachgani. Ambiance of Mapro garden is very beautiful and you get yummy food.Classic grilled sandwich/Mini grilled sandwich, pizza and Fresh Strawberry Cream with Ice cream are my favorite dish among tourists. While proceeding to old Mahabaleshwar, we went in Panchaganga temple. There are plenty signboards which will guide you perfectly. As per the Hindu mythology, five holy rivers Krishna, Venna, Koyana, Savitri& Gayatri show their token appearance here (Panchaganga temple) in five springs flowing closely. I liked this temple during my last visit so we again came here. Without wasting too much time, we headed towards Mahabaleshwar. During our last visit, we missed Lodwick Point. We went to the point and from here you can view Pratapdad fort and green valley with Ghat road. Pathway to Lodwick point goes through tiny but dense forest. He was the first European visitor to the Mahabaleshwar hills. A twenty five feet high column erected in memory of the late general Lodwick is the chief attraction of this point.Due time frame, we were not able to visit Pratapdad fort. We will visit this historical fort after monsoon season. By the Lunch time, we came back to main market for Lunch. We had lunch in restaurant from main market. We did some shopping after lunch and then tasty Strawberry with cream as dessert in Bagicha ice cream parlor. Strawberry Cream is very famous dish from Bagicha and my favorite after Mapro Garden’s Fresh Strawberry Cream with Ice cream. After some time we went on Venna Lake and had a walk around lake. Boating here is too costly so we skip that and enjoyed some fun fair games at stalls. As we wanted to spend our evening time at table land, we proceed to Pachgani for Table land. It is 2nd longest mountain plateau in Asia. Horse riding is the main attraction here. You can enjoy horse ride on land at around INR 160/- per person. We were least interested in riding so we had nice walk on table land. We spend sunset time together on tableland and then left Pachgani. After sun set weather turned cold and cloudy.

We reached home safely by via same NH-4...

Must visit place. Very yummy and delicious 😋 food. Recommend Order: Makkai cheese Frankie, Fresh strawberry with toppings.

Bagicha Corner in Mahabaleshwar offers a delightful culinary experience amidst a charming garden setting. During my visit, I savored the Makkai Cheese Frankie, Puri Bhaji, Aloo Paratha, and Makkai Sabzi with Roti. Each dish was flavorful and satisfying, with the Makkai Cheese Frankie standing out for its perfect blend of spices and cheesy goodness.

For dessert, I indulged in fresh strawberries with cream and a strawberry milkshake. The strawberries were fresh and sweet, complemented by the rich cream, making for a refreshing treat. The strawberry milkshake was equally delightful, capturing the essence of Mahabaleshwar's renowned strawberry produce.

The café's ambiance is enhanced by its beautiful garden, featuring a variety of flowers and strawberry plants in pots, creating a serene and picturesque environment. This natural setting adds to the overall dining experience, making it a must-visit spot for both food enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Bagicha Corner is also known for its strawberry-based desserts, which are a highlight for many visitors. The combination of delectable food and a tranquil garden setting makes it a memorable destination in...

An Overhyped restaurant which should be easily ignored . Too expensive Squeezed space and Table. Staff cooperative but arrogant. Still if you get there by chance or want their hyped fresh strawberry with cream then go in strawberry season ( Dec , Jan, Feb ) else be ready to have frozen ice coated 1 or 2 strawberries. They charge close to 5 times the nominal items

Example: 6-8 pieces of onion pakoda (onion bhaji) or any other pakoda they charge around 100 Rs. ( Which we normally get in 20 , 30 or say max 40 Rs)

Sandwich - around 200 Rs for a grilled sandwich ( way too high) . You will get 4 pieces of cucumber , 4 thin slices of tomato only in a grilled bread. They charge 60 rs extra for cheese in their menu but cheese will be in a form of sprinkle ( I Bet, you can't find cheese in cheese grilled toast or sandwich).

Overall a big NO considering the price what we pay and actually...