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Spectrum Chart - 508 : Hill Stations (Maharashtra)
1. Lonavala - Lonavala is also known as
the 'Jewel of the Sahyadri' is situated in the western part of
Maharashtra. Lonavala is a town and a hill station in Pune district
in Maharashtra, located at 622m above sea level. Lonavala is a
picturesque spot surrounded by natural scenery. It has many forts,
lakes & parks in nearby vicinity for the tourist to explore. It
is also known for its production of the hard candy chikki.
2. Khandala – Khandala is a hill station
in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, about 3 km from Lonavala.
Khandala is located at one end of the Bhor Ghat, a major ghat on the
road link between the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan plain. Due to the
ease of accessibility from nearby cities, Khandala is a common area
for hiking. One destination is the nearby peak of Duke's Nose, which
offers a panoramic view of Khandala and the Bhor Ghat.
3. Mahabaleshwar - Mahabaleshwar is a hill
station located in the Western Ghats range, in the state of
Maharashtra. Located at 1,372m above sea level, around Lake Veena, it
is the highest hill station in the Western Ghats. It served as the
summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj.
Mahabaleshwar is the source of the Krishna River that flows across
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
4. Malshej Ghat - Malshej Ghat is a
mountain pass in the Western Ghats range in the Pune district of
Maharashtra. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the
Western Ghats. The site is home to hundreds of different kinds of
flora and fauna especially the avian population such as quails,
rails, crakes, flamingos and cuckoos. For the outdoor enthusiast and
the adventure seeker, there are trekking trails in the surrounding
hills, for the nature lover there are gushing waterfalls and the
verdant flora and fauna to be enjoyed and bird enthusiast will be
thrilled at the sight of the pink flamingoes that swoop down here
during July and September.
5. Bhandardara - Bhandardara is a holiday
resort village on the western ghat of India. It is located in the
Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra. Bhandardara is home to Mount
Kalsubai, the highest peak (5,400 ft or 1,600 m) in Maharashtra.
Other tourist attraction are the Wilson Dam on the Pravara River. The
scenic Umbrella Falls also draw visitors, although it can be seen
only during the monsoons between July and October. Bhandardara
provides plenty of opportunity for small treks and hikes for
adventure lovers. The most interesting and exciting trek is the small
trek to Ratangad fort.
6. Matheran - Matheran is a hill station
in the Raigad district in Maharashtra. It is the smallest hill
station in India. It is located on the Western Ghats range at an
elevation of around 800 m above sea level. It is Asia's only
automobile-free hill station. There are altogether 28 points, 2
lakes, 2 parks, 4 major worship places and a racecourse to visit
inside Matheran. It takes about 2–3 days on your feet for a
complete adventure.
7. Amboli – Amboli is a hill station in
south Maharashtra. At an altitude of 690 m it is the last hill
station before the coastal highlands of Goa and a relatively
unexplored one. Amboli lies in the Sahayadri Hills of Western India,
one of the world's "Eco Hot-Spots" and it therefore abounds
in a variety of fairly unusual flora and fauna. The main attraction
for tourists is the incredibly high rainfall and the numerous
waterfalls and mist during the monsoons.
8. Chikhaldara – Chikhaldara is a hill
station in Amravati district in Maharashtra. It is the sole hill
resort in the Vidarbha region situated at an altitude of 1118 m.
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.
9. Jawhar - Jawhar is a hill station
located at an altitude of 518 m. Situated in newly formed Palghar
district in Maharashtra. Jawhar is known for its picturesque setting
and a vibrant cultural heritage. It is one of the very few tribal
regions of Maharashtra and is famous for its vibrant Warli paintings
that are a characteristic landmark of this place.
10. Panchgani - Panchgani is a famous hill
station and municipal council in Satara district in Maharashtra. It
is renowned for the many premier residential educational
institutions. This eternally beautiful hill station is perched at an
altitude of 1334 meter. It derives its name from the five hills that
surround it. Table Land, a flat mountain peak majestically overlooks
the coastal plains. Panchgani has a pleasant, bracing climate
throughout the year. It is famous weekend destination for the people
of Mumbai & Pune.
11. Toranmal - Toranmal is a hill station
located in the Satpura Range in Nandurbar district in Maharashtra,
located at the height of 1,150 m above mean sea level. Toranmal, has
beautiful lakes and old temples. Yashvant Lake is visited my many
every year. It is a natural lake and offers breathtaking views of the
hills. The grand fair of Maha Shivratri takes place in front of
Goraknath temple every year from March to April. This fair attracts
hundreds of people every year.
12. Panhala – Panhala is a city and a
Hill station 3177 ft above sea level, 18 km northwest of Kolhapur, in
Kolhapur district in Maharashtra. City is pleasant almost throughout
the year and the scenic view of the mountains make it a major tourist
attraction. While the cool and pleasant climate of Panhala relieves
you of your stress and the pollution-free atmosphere gives you a
great escape from city life, it also offers a brilliant trekking
trail from the base of the village to the fort.
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