About Babington Point :
Situated with in the precincts of Mahabaleshwar, Babington Point is a much desired hot spot of the tourists. This enchanting place is positioned at a height of 1294 meters above the sea level. Since Babington point is situated atop, the boulevard that leads to this location itself is very thrilling. A meandering path way that passes through some of the lovely visions of nature finally fetch the visitor to a superb open space from where one can enjoy the awesome beauty of the landscape below. Most imposing sight from Babington point is the view of the gorgeous Koyna valley, Chinaman’s waterfall and saddle back.
About Helen’s Point :
Situated adjacent to the main market of Mahabaleshwar, Helen’s point, is the treasure house of enchanting sceneries. This majestic point unfurls the gorgeousness of the lush green fields and the modest huts. One can also witness the Krishna River as it undulates its surge through the tiny fields. Helen’s Point is famed as the basis of the majestic Solshi River. Apart from that the tourists can enjoy the melodious music of gushing waters of a nearby cascade. Popularly called as the Blue Valley, Helen’s Point boast of delightful vistas of nature that would give you the everlasting memories of a nice trip. Robbers Caves, North Coat point and Gavalani Point are the other remarkable spots adjacent to Helen’s Point.
General Information about Babington Point and Helen’s Point :
Location: Mahabaleshwar
State: Maharashtra
Capital: Mumbai
Language: Marathi, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Babington Point and Helen’s Point :
By Air:
The nearest airport to Mahabaleshwar is Pune (120 km). It takes a minimum taxi fare of Rs 300 to reach the airport. The next nearest airport is the Mumbai airport (245 km).
By Rail:
The nearest railhead to Mahabaleshwar is at Wathar (60 km). The railhead at Pune is the most convenient to reach Mahabaleshwar which is located at a distance of 120 km.
By Road:
Maharashtra State Road Transport service plies buses to the cities of Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Satara, Panchgani and Kolhapur. The tariff per seat ranges from Rs 75 to Rs 250 and the buses have a frequency of every two hours.