At a distance of 13 km from Mahabaleshwar Bus Stand and 7 km from Old Mahabaleshwar, Arthur Seat Point is the most popular viewpoint in Mahabaleshwar and among the top places to visit in Mahabaleshwar.Arthur Seat Point is located at a height of 1340 m and is surrounded by the deep Savitri gorge on one side and a lush green plateau on the other side. Popularly called Queen of the Points, Arthur Seat Point has been named after Sir Arthur Mallet who was the first man to build a house at this point. Arthur Seat is the only point that clearly shows the geological contrast between the Konkan and the Deccan territories.
Arthur Seat Point area has 6 points in total, Arthur’s Seat Point, Echo Point, Hunter Point, Tiger Spring Point, Window Point, and Malcom Point. The barren deep Savitri valley on the left and lush green Jor valley on the right extends a mesmerizing view to the seat. Moving step by step deep down, one finds the window point right below the seat and the Tiger Spring which is the source of the Savitri River. Window Point is the first point, situated below the Arthur Seat.
From Arthur Seat Point one can get a mesmerizing view of the Mahabaleshwar Range including Pratapgad, Koleshwar, Raireshwar, and Chandragad. It is one of the most popular viewpoints for its dramatic grand canyon like views. Arthur Seat is famous for floating light objects. If one can throw light things like a cold drink cap in the valley, it comes up again due to air pressure.
From the parking, visitors need to do 30 min walk to reach the viewpoint. The trek is an easy one with stone steps for most of the way. There are a lot of vendors throughout the route.
Timings: 6 AM – 6 PM
