ELEPHANTS HEAD POINT
Golewadi, Satara, Maharashtra, India
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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