Mapro Garden Mahabaleshwar

Mapro Garden Mahabaleshwar is an agri-tourism destination located in Gureghar on the Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar Road. Developed by food processing company Mapro, it features strawberry farms, a chocolate factory, and retail outlets showcasing local produce. The site serves as both a recreational park and an educational facility where visitors can observe fruit processing. It is historically significant as the original location where Mapro began operations in 1959 to support local farmers.

Visitors can explore strawberry gardens and watch the manufacturing process of jams, syrups, and chocolates at the on-site factory. The complex includes a cafe serving strawberry-based desserts and wood-fired pizzas, a bakery, and a retail outlet selling Mapro products. Facilities include a children's play area and wheelchair-accessible pathways. Cultural programs featuring traditional folk dance and music are often held, and free strawberry tastings are typically available.

Established in 1959 by pharmacist Kishore Vora in a small room in Gureghar to produce strawberry jam using local farm produce. The Mapro brand was officially launched in 1978, and the garden concept emerged in the 1980s to accommodate growing tourist interest in the manufacturing unit. A tree at the entrance marks the site of the original sales counter.

Hosts the annual Strawberry Festival which promotes regional strawberry cultivation and features traditional Maharashtrian folk performances such as Shivkalin Dhol and Lezim. The garden supports local agriculture by providing technical guidance to farmers and purchasing their produce.