So, Mahabaleshwar is definitely a beautiful place to visit. There’s no doubt about it’s beautiful and scenic view points.
There are multiple issues that one needs to know if you are travelling there for the 1st time.
Be careful of the cab drivers who will force you to listen to them on the tour packages. There’s a high possibility that they will abuse and also threaten you if you don’t listen to them.The main market is small but again you will have people forcing you to scratch the free gift you are offered and again if you don’t entertain them then they will get sarcastic and insult you.
The tour package to Tapola is a big scam because they can only take you to the boating point and after that you have to spend extra money for sightseeing by boat.
Table land tour is another scam where the Horse cart will charge you big money only to finish the tour within 30 minutes.
People have become so money minded that they are doing anything and everything and in the process spoiling the tourist interest.