The hills are alive with music, though it’s usually blasted out of car stereos as people race to tick off all the viewpoints. To beat them, start very early in the morning, and you can savour fine views from Wilson’s Point , within easy walking distance of town, as well as Elphinstone , Babington , Kate’s and Lodwick Points .
The sunset views at Bombay Point are stunning; but you won’t be the only one thinking so! Much quieter, thanks to being 9km from town, is Arthur’s Seat , on the edge of a 600m cliff. Attractive waterfalls around Mahabaleshwar include Chinaman’s , Dhobi’s and Lingmala Falls . A nice walk out of town is the two-hour stroll to Bombay Point, and then following Tiger Trail back in. Maps (₹20 to ₹65) of varying accuracy are available from several shops within the bazaar.
