mahabaleshwar news

Back-to-back 600 mm rainfall pushes Lonavala’s 2-day total near 1,300 mm; 1 dead

pune news

Updated on Jul 08, 2026 09:12 am IST

Step inside a luxurious Mahabaleshwar retreat set amid 27 acres of forests

A tour of Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort and Spa, a luxurious retreat.

art culture

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 12:22 pm IST

Pune-Mumbai Expressway section inauguration, long weekend rush trigger gridlock

Authorities struggled to manage the surge. (HT PHOTO/Representative)

mumbai news

Published on May 01, 2026 11:58 am IST

IITM installs Doppler radar in Mahabaleshwar, boost to nowcasting in Pune

Scientists said the radar will support early warnings for floods and landslides, and aid aviation safety, disaster management, agriculture advisories and water resource planning. (HT)

pune news

Published on Apr 26, 2026 04:14 am IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Check out the Land Rover Defender V8

The Land Rover Defender V8 makes bad roads feel irrelevant.

brunch

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 05:39 pm IST

Tourism, related sectors bear brunt of LPG shortage

The kitchens of many hotels and eateries depend entirely on LPG and shortage of the same has forced these establishments to either close their kitchens temporarily or operate with limited menus. (HT FILE)

pune news

Published on Mar 17, 2026 04:40 am IST

Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani observe bandh over highway delay; Wai to shut down on March 10

As the agitation spreads, residents of Wai have also called for a citywide bandh on Tuesday (March 10), with towns and villages along the highway planning phased shutdowns in the coming weeks. (HT)

pune news

Published on Mar 10, 2026 03:36 am IST

Two arrested for brutally killing friend on a trip to Mahabaleshwar

(Shutterstock)

mumbai news

Published on Jan 13, 2026 08:10 am IST

Deccan Traps at Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani make it to UNESCO ‘tentative list for world heritage status’

The proposal, submitted by India’s permanent delegation to UNESCO on August 27, 2025, highlights the global significance of the region’s volcanic formations and ecological richness. (HT)

pune news

Published on Sept 24, 2025 04:56 am IST

Mumbai: Tourism security force to be deployed at Gateway of India, Nariman Point

To improve tourist safety and manage crowds, Maharashtra will launch a trained security force at key Mumbai sites to ensure safety and crowd management.

india news

Published on Aug 08, 2025 05:09 pm IST

Taste of Life: Europeans love for hill stations set foot on Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar had a branch of Treacher & Co in the early 1870s that stayed open during the summer months. It stocked exquisite china, wines, sherbets, jams, and canned fruit imported from Europe. (HT FILE)

pune news

Published on May 15, 2025 07:48 am IST

12-km long queue of vehicles seen on Pune-Mumbai eway

The Christmas and New Year holidays saw heavy traffic jam on the Pune-Mumbai expressway since Wednesday morning. (HT)

pune news

Updated on Dec 26, 2024 08:00 am IST

Punekars throng tourist destinations to enjoy year-end holidays

With many Punekars taking a five-day holiday before the New Year, there is heavy rush at all tourist destinations in the state. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

pune news

Updated on Dec 25, 2024 08:44 am IST

Rahul Gandhi attends family friend’s funeral in Mahabaleshwar

Gandhi’s visit to Pune and Mahabaleshwar was private. (HT PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 05:38 am IST

Pune Porsche crash: Satara admin demolish teen’s family club in Mahabaleshwar

Administration officials claimed that the club was bulldozed as part of it was set up illegally on government land in violation of several rules and regulations of the land records department. (HT PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Jun 09, 2024 06:16 am IST

Pune Porsche crash: Satara admin demolish teen’s family club in Mahabaleshwar

The MPG club in Mahabaleshwar owned by the family of the accused being bulldozed (HT Photo/Sourced)

pune news

Published on Jun 08, 2024 04:12 pm IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Konkan coast, mileage boast

The Mercedes GLC 220d is possibly the sportiest mainstream Mercedes SUV.

brunch

Updated on May 10, 2024 06:19 pm IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Ridin’ in a getaway car

Despite some heavy footed driving, the 2-litre, four-cylinder engine on the GLA 220d returned 11.2kmpl.

brunch

Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:30 pm IST

Looking for holiday stay, woman loses ₹3 lakh to cyber fraud

According to the FIR, the victim had planned a trip to Mahabaleshwar and decided to book a hotel room online for the upcoming Christmas holiday. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

pune news

Updated on Dec 16, 2023 06:26 am IST

Weekend Drive by Hormad Sorabjee: Drive around the Benz

The G400d has one of the best diesel engines around, which is responsive, powerful and refined.

recipe

Updated on Nov 24, 2023 03:41 pm IST

Many Punekars enjoyed Diwali holidays at tourist destinations

Many people visited old Mahabaleshwar to soak in the scenic beauty of Bhushi Dam and other places. (HT FILE PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Nov 16, 2023 10:25 pm IST

Nine, including seven children, injured in petrol generator blast in Satara

A case has been registered at Mahabaleshwar police station against Umesh Pisal, tractor driver. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Oct 26, 2023 06:14 am IST

Woman dies after falling into gorge near Mahabaleshwar while taking selfie

Police along with local trekkers groups initiated a search operation and recovered her dead body within two hours after the incident. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Oct 12, 2023 10:31 am IST

Long weekend sees Punekars rushing at tourist places

Rush at a tourist spot in Mahabaleshwar. (HT PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Aug 13, 2023 10:20 pm IST

Satara police propose traffic diversion to avoid snarls at hill stations

Satara police superintendent Sameer Shaikh issued the notification and announced that the police have identified one-way routes for smooth traffic flow. (HT FILE PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Jun 08, 2023 12:38 am IST

Now, reading room and library facility at MTDC properties

Tourists using the reading room at a MTDC property (HT PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:30 pm IST

MTDC initiates ‘library project’ to promote local tourism, literature

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is all set to promote local tourism and literature through its ‘library project’ for which libraries will be set up at almost all MTDC resorts across the state (HT FILE PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Apr 02, 2023 10:34 pm IST