Arthur's Seat
A cliff viewpoint known as the “Queen of Viewpoints,” with the deep Savitri River valley on one side and a gentle plateau on the other.
Arthur's Seat lies west of Old Mahabaleshwar at about 1,470 meters. It is named after the Englishman Arthur Malet and is known as the “Queen of Viewpoints.” From the cliff edge you can see two very different landscapes at once. On the left is the bottomless Savitri River valley, and on the right is a gentle plateau. Nearby smaller viewpoints include Echo Point, Tiger's Spring, and Window Point. Walking between them takes about an hour. It is about 12 km from the town center and requires a hired car or bicycle. The best light is before noon.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Elphinstone Point
- Mahabaleshwar & Panchganga Temples
- Krishnabai Temple
- Venna Lake
- Mahabaleshwar Main Market
- Bombay Point
- Wilson Point
- Lodwick Point