Chikhaldara Maharashtra

                                             - Hertiage part of India

              "The deep misty valleys of Chikhaldara has a new shade in every fold         unwrapped"

  

                      Chikaldara is more than a mere fragmentation of mythological fantasies. Chikaldara, a mythological hill station where Bhima killed villainous Keechaka and came to be known as Keechakadara. Chikhaldara also boasts of beautiful lakes, breathtaking panoramic viewpoints, and exotic wildlife. Chikaldara is a famous hill station located in the plateau of Amravati. It is the only coffee growing area in the state. only hill station in the Vidarbha region offers you an abundance of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls. Chikhaldara has many things to be explored. At an altitude of 1118 m, Chikhaldara is one of the most favourite summer retreats among the nearby and far. It has a large number of attractions to offer and is mostly one of the best places to visit if you are in search of time to be with nature.

                              Home to the only coffee plantation in Maharashtra, the picturesque hill station of Chikhaldara is noted for its pristine waterfalls, serene lakes, lush green estates and a large variety of birds.

                              July to September is the best time to visit Chikhaldara. During the month of March to Mid June, the climate is warm during the day and cool in the evenings. Chikhaldara has no airport or railway station. Nearest Airport: Nagpur which is 230 Kms. Nearest Railway Station. There are many roadways by which we can reach this attractive place. Chikhaldara is well connected to major cities in Maharashtra.
                             The nearest cities to reach Chikhaldara are Amravati and Akola. Chikhaldara is a renowned tourist place in Vidarbha place, on a plateau in Amravati district of Maharashtra, which is a state of Indian Subcontinent.The nearest airport is Akola (150 km). The nearest railway station from Chikhaldara is Badnera (110 km) on the Central Railway branch line. Chikhaldara is 100 km from Amravati, which is accessible by regular State Transport buses. It is also well connected to Nagpur, Wardha, Akola and other major cities of the state by road.

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 Climatic conditions :

                      Temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (88℉) on the hottest days in summer. The weather in the winter, especially around February, can reach a minimum of 22℃ (72℉). If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Chikhaldara, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in June are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in Chikhaldara falls around September, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.

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Main Attractions:

 

                            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. Being the only coffee growing area around, Chikhaldara also boasts of serene lakes, stunning vista points and exotic and exciting wildlife. 

Devi point:

                                      "PERMESIES AT CHIKHALDARA."

                               Devi Point is a tourist point in Chikhaldara. It is only 1.5 km away from chikhaldara. There is a temple in this point where locals often visit either to pray or for sightseeing and enjoying some personal time with friends and family. The Devi Point is one such location on the Chikaldhara hill station. Around 86 kilo metres from the Amravati town, Devi Point is the place from where river Chandrabhaga originates and flows amidst the rocky ranges.
                              The all encompassing perspective offered from the highest point of the slope is the picture taker's heaven. For the recreation guest, nearly the whole day can be spent simply sitting in the hypnotizing isolation of the nature. The timings is from sunrise to the sunset. The place gives a beautiful naturally build underground temple inside the caves and manfient view of Gwaligarh Fort from this point.

Semadoh Lake :
                  "YOU WILL BE STRUCK BY THE AURA OF SEMADOH LAKE"

                             Semadoh is one of the most attractive place where you get mesmerised with the running water along with your own thoughts. The 25 km long scenic road from Chikhaldara to Semadoh runs through deep and dense forested areas and is worth the drive as one can get to see a wide variety of animals like deer, peacock, wolf, wild pig, gaur and many birds. Thus Chikhaldara has been a legendary summer destination for tourists around Maharashtra. It has the best of scenic views, climate and sightseeing and honeymoon resorts. It provides the amazing amenities for boating and fishing makes the travelers to be overjoyed. Panchbol Point and Crossland Roman Catholic Convent are notable neighboring places to this lake.

Wan sanctuary :

                                                        "PROTECTED HOME"

                          Wan Sanctuary is a part of this Vidharbha region of Amravati district. It is adjacent to Melghat and is at the south eastern part of the Reserve forest. This sanctuary is mainly populated with the tropical dry deciduous trees and is a delight for the nature lovers and shutterbugs. This sanctuary is an amazing place with serene nature, fabulous waterfalls and amazing greenery. This region is also popular for Coffee plantation. Within the Wan sanctuary flows the huge Chilka Lake, which is the main source of water supply for the animals. Melghat Tiger Reserve including Wan wildlife sanctuary is home to one of the rarest " Forest Owlet " found only in this part of the world. This place has hugely spread thick, dry forests. Melghat Tiger Reserve is prolonged to make Wan Sanctuary. Many wild animals live here like leopards, tigers, sambar, barking deer and wild dogs.

Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens :
                                          "GREEN HUB"

                       The botanical garden was actually renewed from an old herb garden. It is a huge botanical park with swings from tree branches on which even adults can sit and relive childhood memories. It is located in the Nikism at a few kilometers in Maharastra. The botanical gardens in Maharashtra will definitely serve your purpose. A huge exquisite array of flora life bestows an enchanting quality upon these botanical gardens around Maharashtra. In short, the botanical gardens near Maharashtra remain a major part of the local identity of the place. Other terms for botanical garden are botanic garden, Botanical Park, and Botanic Park.

                    

                       The only hill retreat in Vidarbha which offers deep misty valleys and placid lakes- the beauty of Chikhaldara is truly overwhelming. You’ll witness a new shade of green with every fold unwrapped. Get ready to unravel the wildlife,So Chikhaldara can be perfectly designated as an oasis of warmth, splendor, magnificent and serenity. Sightseeing at Chikhaldara truly excites anyone without any question.Explore the architectural marvels- all in the spell binding beauty and that’s Chikhladara for you!

         When walking in the clouds turn into a reality!

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