CHIKALDARA HILL STATION
Situated at an altitude of 1118 m, Chikhaldara is the only hill resort in the Vidarbha region, and has the added distinction of being the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is full of deep valleys, and these valleys are full of velvet mist and majestic trees. All this makes it a very popular summer retreat. With abundance of natural scenery, exciting wildlife, breathtaking waterfalls and a placid lake, the beauty of Chikhaldara is overwhelming. The scenic beauty of Chikhaldara can be enjoyed from Hurricane Point, Prospect Point and Devi Point. It is named after "Keechaka". This is theplace where Bheema killed villainous Keechaka and threw him into the valley. It thus came to be known as "Keechakadara" - "Chikhaldara" is its
corruption.
Tourist attractions around Chikaldhara:
Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary
Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Amaravati district of Vidarbha region. This sanctuary is named after "Keechaka".Tourists can find Panthers, Sloth Bears, Sambar, andWild Boar. One can even spot Wild Dogs over here.
Melghat Tiger Reserve
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Chikhaldara and Dharni tehsils of Amaravati district in Satpuda hill range. This tiger reserve of 1676.93-sq-km is one of the last remaining habitats of Indian tiger in Maharashtra .
Wan Sanctuary
Wan sanctuary is located in Melghat area of Amravati District. It is an extension to the Melghat Sanctuary on southeastern part. This area is part and parcel of Melghat and is rich in flora and fauna biodiversity. The hilly rugged terrain possesses Tropical Dry Deciduous forests.
Points in Chikaldhara
Gavilgadh Fort
Shrouded in mist and myths is the Gavali tribal fort of Gavilgad or Gavaligad, on the Chikhaldara plateau, now under the Melghat Tiger Project. Featured in the epic, the Mahabharata, this is the place where Bheema killed the villainous Keechaka in a Herculean bout and then threw him into the valley. It thus came to be known as Keechakadara - Chikhaldara is its corruption.
Bhimkund
Located 1.5 km from the village, this is the place where Bheema is said to have washed hishands in a pond after killing Keechaka. A 3500-foot deep valley and a stream on the leftof the valley are the attractions
Devi Mandir
This point is nearer to the shakkar lake, the cave temple lies under three huge slabs ofrock. Water from the shakkar lake continuously seeps through the ceiling of the cave.
Shakkar Lake
This lake is near Devi point. It is on the way to Gavilgad fort. Boating is available here
Hariken Point
It is situated at southern region of the upper plateau of Chikhaldara near government garden. One can see the Gavilgarh fort, Mozari village, Vairat hills and the huge area of the under the hills side.
Sunset Point
The point is situated on the Vairat hills at Vairat. Which is considered to be King’s Vairatcapital in the Mahabharata era? Sunset is very attractive to see. Chikhaldara in the east from here and on west lays the numerous hill ranges befitting the name Satpuda's
Panchbol Point
This is one of the famous and important points, The five hills edges are connected naturally and it becomes a common huge valley, sound echoes five times hence it’s called panch valley...
Day wise Itinerary
Day 01 : Mumbai/Pune-Chikhaldara
Departure from Mumbai / Pune/ Nagpur / Amravati to Chikhaldara on arrival check
intoHotel / Resort day is free to explore city on your own o/n halt.
Day 02 : Chikhaldara
After B/F proceed to local sightseeing evening free for shopping and rest in hotel/resort o/n halt.
Day 03 : Chikhaldara
After Bf proceed to Melghat Wild life sanctuary evening return back to hotel/resort
o/n halt.
Day 04 : Chikhaldara-Mumbai/Pune
After b/f return back to Mumbai / Pune on arrival drop at residence / Airport / Railway Station with memorable experiences of India Tours & Travels.
Tour Endsreathtaking view of the whole valley.
Day 03 : Bhandardara-Pune/Mumbai
After B/F return back to Mumbai / Pune on arrival drop at residence / Airport /
Railway Station with memorable experiences of Gagangiri Tours & Travels.
Tour Ends
Price includes:
(Stay 02 Night at Bhandardara) Breakfast & Dinner
From Mumbai-Pune pickup & Drop by Non a/c car for Standard package/C car for
Deluxe Package .All applicable taxes.
Child Policy:
Child Cost ( between 5 to 12 yrs)- with Extra bed 45 % of Adult cost
- without Extra bed 30 % of Adult cost
Cost Excludes:
Air fare / train fare.Service tax 4.03%
Any meals other then those specified in 'Cost Includes'.Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.Sightseeing other than mention in Tour programme.
Any other item not specified in 'cost includes'.
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