6 days in Satara District & Surat Itinerary

Located high up in the Western Ghats, the hill station of Mahabaleshwar sits above one of the only evergreen forests in the country.

You've now added Mahabaleshwar Hill Station to your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Arthur's Seat and Elephant's Head Point. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Venna Lake, contemplate the long history of Mahabaleshwar Temple, don't miss a visit to Kate's Point, and relax in the rural setting at Laxmi Strawberry Farm.

To find out how to plan a trip to Mahabaleshwar, use our trip itinerary maker.

Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Panchgani.

Deriving its name from the five hills that surround it, Panchgani offers an unpolluted environment for nature lovers.

On the 1st (Fri), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Table Land, then take some stellar pictures from Parsi Point, then make a trip to Cheese Factory, and finally make a trip to Sydney Point.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Panchgani day trip planner .

Traveling by car from Mahabaleshwar to Panchgani takes an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Surat.

Off the map for most international tourists heading to India, the major industrial city of Surat has a long heritage in diamond-cutting and textile manufacturing.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ambika Niketan Temple, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, and then make a trip to Chintamani Jain Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, tour the pleasant surroundings at Dumas Beach, then browse the different shops at VR Surat, and finally have some family-friendly fun at Funky Monkeys Play Center Surat.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Surat online trip planner .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Panchgani to Surat. In November, daytime highs in Surat are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.