Two Points in One Long Walk.
Lodwick Point is one of the less frequented look-out point in the hills of Mahabaleshwar, but more scenic than many of the other points. It is about 5 km from the market place, on a right turn before reaching the Mahad checkpost.
We visited this point one evening to observe the sunset from here, instead of going to the more crowded Sunset (Bombay) Point. We had to park our car in the small parking lot and walk about 2 km to reach the monument dedicated to the memory of General Peter Lodwick. The monument was erected by his son in 1874. The tower was struck down by lightening in 1973 and reinstalled by the Mahabaleshwar Hotels Association, along with the safety railings leading to the Elephant’s Head Point, in the year 1995. General Lodwick was one of the first Europeans to set foot on the hills of Mahabaleshwar in the 19th century.
After observing the monument we had to walk another 250 metres or so along the narrow path, protected by railings on both sides, to an overhanging rock known as the Elephant’s Head Point. The view from here makes you feel like you are standing on Lord Ganesha’s head surveying all creation below. The walk along the ridge leading to the head is very exciting as there is a steep drop on either side of the ridge, till you reach the rock where you are standing level with the clouds. If you are lucky you will catch the lovely sunset.
The walk to the end is about 2 km, and along rubble strewn jungle track, so do wear sturdy shoes, especially in the rainy season.There are some refreshment stalls at the parking lot.
Lodwick Point and Elephant’s Head are definitely worth a visit.
We visited this point one evening to observe the sunset from here, instead of going to the more crowded Sunset (Bombay) Point. We had to park our car in the small parking lot and walk about 2 km to reach the monument dedicated to the memory of General Peter Lodwick. The monument was erected by his son in 1874. The tower was struck down by lightening in 1973 and reinstalled by the Mahabaleshwar Hotels Association, along with the safety railings leading to the Elephant’s Head Point, in the year 1995. General Lodwick was one of the first Europeans to set foot on the hills of Mahabaleshwar in the 19th century.
After observing the monument we had to walk another 250 metres or so along the narrow path, protected by railings on both sides, to an overhanging rock known as the Elephant’s Head Point. The view from here makes you feel like you are standing on Lord Ganesha’s head surveying all creation below. The walk along the ridge leading to the head is very exciting as there is a steep drop on either side of the ridge, till you reach the rock where you are standing level with the clouds. If you are lucky you will catch the lovely sunset.
The walk to the end is about 2 km, and along rubble strewn jungle track, so do wear sturdy shoes, especially in the rainy season.There are some refreshment stalls at the parking lot.
Lodwick Point and Elephant’s Head are definitely worth a visit.
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