Karmarkar Snacks: Start your day with breakfast at this eatery in the city.

This place is well known to maintain its taste since they started the shop. The taste of misal at this shop has a special place in the heart of Mahadkars.

Shree Vireshwar Maharaj Mandir: This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the gram daiwat (patron deity) of Mahad. It is located within walking distance of the above-mentioned breakfast joint.

• The current structure of the temple is considered to be built during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
• According to popular belief among locals, there is a secret underground route, under the tortoise inside the temple, which connects to Raigad Fort. It is said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used this route to take the Darshan of Lord Shiva.
• During Mahashivratri there is a huge celebration here, whereby people from Mahad and nearby villages visit to celebrate the festival and enjoy the Chabina (fair).
• There is a lake just in front of the temple, you may do some photography near the lake.

Chavdar Tale: This lake is located in the heart of the town. This was the main source of drinking water for the entire town in olden times. It is located within walking distance of the temple.

This is the place where Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar launched the water satyagraha after which people from the Dalit community were allowed to drink and use the water from the lake.

Gandhar Pale Caves (also known as Pandav Leni): Located at a 2.5 km distance from Chavdar Tale.

• There are 30 Buddhist caves here. Buddhist King Vishnu Pulit built these caves during his regime.
• There is a shrine that has a sculpture of Buddha, with a wheel and deer beneath in Cave #1. The verandah in front is 53 feet long and 8 feet wide. 
• Caves are located on the Mumbai Goa highway. There is a staircase carved out of stone that takes one to the top of the hill and offers a panoramic view of the neighborhood.

Sav Hot Water Spring: This village is located at 5 km distance from the caves.

One needs to cross the Savitri river by boat to visit the hot spring. Earlier there were a lot of hot spring ponds here, however, as per time the number of ponds decreased.

Come back to the town to have lunch at any of the below eateries.

• Arya Lodging: This eatery is famous for its  Butter Chicken, Handi Chicken , and Seafood. It is located near Chavdar Tale.
• Samruddhi Pure Veg Hotel: This eatery is famous for its Daal Tadka, Paneer ki Sabji, and Samruddhi Thali. It is located opposite Arya Lodging.

Shivthar Ghal: Second half of the day you can visit this temple, Located at a 34 km distance from Mahad, this place is also called Sundarmath (beautiful monastery). This cave is located in Varandha Ghat in the Sahyadris on the Bhor - Mahad road.

• It is believed that this is where the first meeting between Maratha king Shivaji and Samarth Ramdas took place.
• Every day visitors can have the prasad consisting of Moong Dal Khichadi and Shira between 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm.

Return back to Mahad for shopping and street food.

• For shopping see the Things to buy section.
• Options for street food exploration:
• Nenad Wada / Bhau cha Wada: Near Chavdar tale (2-minute walking distance) you will find Nenad tea stall which is famous for its Vada Pav also popularly known as Bhavucha vada in Mahad.
• Sangam Bhelpuri: Bhelpuri and samosa chat of this eatery is famous.
• Arun Kumbhar’s Bread Pattice: This food joint is open in the evening only. This is located near Chavdar Tale.

You can have dinner at any one of the below eateries:

• Bhuskute snacks corner: This is a small eatery run by women, they serve homely Maharashtrian food. It is located at Kakartale.
• Malusare Khanawal: This eatery is famous for its Mutton dishes. It is located near Chavdar Tale.
• Motel Visawa: This eatery is famous for its Butter Chicken. It is located right on the Mumbai Goa highway towards Goa.
• Shaukin Paan: End your day with a chocolate paan at this shop. It is located at Shivaji Chowk.
• This will bring your day trip to an end.