Top Hill Stations Near Mahabaleshwar, The Queen Of Sahyadri Hills!

Written By Ruchika Mandora

Mahabaleshwar is a high station in Satara, Maharashtra. The Queen of Sahyadri hills is 4400 feet above sea level and surrounded by lush trees.

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Lavasa

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Panchgani

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Lonavala

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Raigad

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Malshej Ghat

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Khandala

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Ratanwadi

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Amboli

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Rajmachi

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Bhandardara

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