
Venna Lake
Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, India
The 1842 boating lake at Mahabaleshwar's heart, ringed by horse rides, corn stalls and strawberry-cream counters.
Why visit: The hill station's happiest family hour.
- ›Rowboat hire
- ›Horse rides
- ›Strawberry cream
- ›Lakeside stalls
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Best time
Oct–Jun
Entry fee
Boating fees
Est. budget
₹200–500
Duration
1–2 hrs
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