Kate's Point & Needle Hole Point
Kate's Point
A cliff overlooking the Krishna valley and the Bhatwadi and Dhom reservoirs, next to Needle Hole Point, a rock with a natural hole worn through it, shaped like an elephant's head.
Kate's Point lies east of Mahabaleshwar and is named after Kate, daughter of John Malcolm, the Governor of Bombay. It overlooks the Krishna valley and the Bhatwadi and Dhom reservoirs. Next to it, Needle Hole Point, also known as the Elephant Head Viewpoint, is a rock with a hole weathered through its centre, its shape resembling an elephant's trunk, and it is a popular photo spot. It is about a 5-minute walk from the parking area, and there are snack stalls nearby.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Lingmala Waterfall
- Mapro Garden
- Wilson Point
- Venna Lake
- Kamalgad
- Krishnabai Temple
- Mahabaleshwar & Panchganga Temples
- Mahabaleshwar Main Market