Food,Culture,Language:
Food:
Strawberries and Mulberries are the speciality of Mahabaleshwar. One should not forget to try the Corn grown locally available in both roasted and boiled form. Corn pattice made from it are delecious. The food prepared with local vegetables have a unique taste and one should also try the small tomatoes which look like cherries! Dont forget to have the staple food of Maharashtara the Vada Pav which is deleciously prepared by the local vendor next to the Hanuman Temple in the main market.
Almost all the hotels have their own restaurants. Hotel DreamLand, Hotel Panaroma & Hotel Shreyas have a nice restaurant and good food, and all three are close to the State Bus stand.

• Hotel Templeview - Vegetarian restaurant at old Mahabaleshwar for excellent parathas Rajasthani favorites. Hotel Woodland is another good option.

• Mapro Garden. Mapro garden restaurant offers a decent menu. Most of the tourist vehicles stop here, on their way to Mahabaleshwar.

Strawberries. Buy the 'sweet charlie' variety of strawberries from the main Mahabaleshwar Market. Alternatively, you can also venture out into interior parts to handpick your berry from the strawberry farms.

Culture:
Maharashtrian culture, with all its colorful customs, rituals and traditions. The song, music and dance that accompany almost every festive occasion add joy and excitement to the lives of the people from every walk of life.

Language:
Marathi, Hindi, English

Where To Stay:

Ramsukh Resort Spa Hotel Brightland Holidays Valley View Resort The Pride Sherwood Resort Saj Resort Pratap Heritage Hotel Hotel Dreamland Hotel Sunny International

Fountain Hotel Grand Resort Honey Wood Holiday Homes Hotel Gautam Hotel Girivihar Hotel Rajesh Hotel Saket Plaza