Venna Lake
वेण्णा तलाव
A man-made lake north of the town center, where you can go boating and horseback riding. Snack stalls line the shore, making it a must-visit leisure spot for tourists.
Venna Lake was built in 1842 by a local prince. It is about 2.5 km in circumference, surrounded by woodland, and is the liveliest spot in Mahabaleshwar. You can rent pedal boats or rowboats for a tour of the lake, which takes about 30 minutes. Along the shore are horseback rides, small amusement rides, and snack stalls selling grilled corn, strawberries with cream, and smoothies. Watching the sunset over the lake in the evening is very popular, and weekends and holidays are very crowded. It is about 2 km from the main market, a short walk or taxi ride away.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00 (boating hours)
Nearby sights
- Mahabaleshwar Main Market
- Wilson Point
- Lingmala Waterfall
- Krishnabai Temple
- Mahabaleshwar & Panchganga Temples
- Bombay Point
- Kate's Point & Needle Hole Point
- Lodwick Point