Mapro Gardens From the scorching heat of Mumbai and Pune, the favorite weekend gateway is Panchgani, with Mapro Gardens being the most popular tourist attraction. The Premises overlook the marvelous view the hills. Additionally, the Garden also has a Garden Restaurant serving delectable variety of strawberry dishes like Strawberry pizzas, strawberry with cream and strawberry ice-cream et al apart from a fixed menu of delicious sandwiches and pizzas, all made from farm fresh ingredients. Mapro Gardens is also holds the annual Strawberry Festival, the only of its kind, each year in April. The Strawberry Festival is celebrated each year in collaboration with All India Strawberry Growers Association. Mahabaleshwar contributes to 85% of the total Strawberry produce in India and about 80 % is consumed fresh. The All India Strawberry Growers Association is the The highlights of this festival are free of cost fresh farm picked strawberry lined up for visitors to eat to their heart’s content as well as traditional and folk performances such as Shivkalin Dhol and Lezim, a high energy dance for which dancers are invited from Pratapgarh.
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