Lodwick Point

Feast your eyes on the awe-inspiring vistas of the Pratapgarh Fort from Lodwick Point. Located approximately 4000 feet above sea level, the Lodwick is also another cool viewpoint in the area that calls nature lovers to seek sky and land for a change during their Mahabaleshwar tour. This is a decent place for all those who wish to be a little wild within nature and are ready to face the beautiful mountains with the wind playing its part and blowing the hair on the face.

Also called Sydney Point, Lodwick Point is named after General Peter Lodwick who was the first British to climb the hill in April 1824, a few months later, this point was erected in his honour. His son, to commemorate his father's achievements for all time, built this around 25 feet high column. 

Enclosing the sculptures of the head of General Peter ornately carved out of marble. Additionally, there is Lord Lodwicks huge statue which has been a major luring factor for most of the foreign tourists visiting every single year.

Nature enthusiasts and holidaymakers in the hills looking for a break should make it a point to visit Lodwick Point Mahabaleshwar. The trek to the point is quite an enjoyable one as it is encompassed by thick forests and a cool breeze from the hills. Good views also make the place suitable for taking pictures, or just experiencing the wonders of Mother Nature.

Travellers can include Lodwick Point as part of their Mahabaleshwar Tour Packages that usually consist of other points of interest such as Elphinstone Point and Artur’s Seat. November to February is the ideal time because of the favourable and refreshing weather and flourishing green vegetation. You will gladly thank me after visiting this beautiful location during your Mahabaleshwar trip and in its vicinity.

No fee is needed for visiting Lodwick Point, Mahabaleshwar. Talking about the timings, it doesn’t have any particular opening or closing hours but to make your visit worthwhile, you can pay a visit from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all the days of the week. The recommended period for exploration would be from 1-2 hours.

Make sure that you carry a camera with you. Such a place will be hard to find anywhere in Mahabaleshwar with such astonishing views that are breathtaking.