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ELEPHANTS HEAD POINT

Golewadi, Satara, Maharashtra, India

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Elephant's Head Point or Needle Hole Point is popular vantage point in Mahabaleshwar, situated next to the Kate's Point. The overhanging cliffs of this point are similar to the head of an Elephant and its trunk. Thus the point got its name as the Elephant's Head Point. One can see a natural rock formation with a hole in between, thus giving the name Needle Hole. Kate's Point and Needle Hole Point are often confused with Elephant Head Point which is near Lodwick Point. From this point, tourist can also get a view of the Sahyadri mountain range. Kate's Point area has 3 points in total; they are Kate's Point, Echo Point and Needle Hole Point or Elephant's Head Point. Kate's Point is named after the then British governor Sir John Malcolm's daughter. The original name of the point is Nake Khind and is situated at an altitude of 1290 m. Dhom dam as well as peaks of Kamalgadh, Pandavgadh and Mandardeo can be seen from Kate's Point.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

March to April

Do's & Dont's

  • Don't enter inside the arch.
  • Don't touch any rocks as they are already Softened.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
06:00 AM 06:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Neeta Bus Stand
7 KM 1800221250
Pune Junction
117 KM 139
Pune International Airport
124 KM 912026683232

What to Carry

  • Carry Water Bottle and Light Food

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants

Parking

Parking is Available for 20 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Nakinda 2 KM

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ELEPHANTS HEAD POINT

Needle Hole Point

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