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| About Chikhaldara Tourism |
Located in the Amaravati district, Chikhaldhara
is the only hill station in the Vidarbha region. It is situated at a
height of 1,118 m and offers plenty wildlife, lovely lakes and
waterfalls. According to legends, Chikaldhara
is named after the demon Keechaka, who was killed by the Pandava hero,
Bhima. Since then this place was called Keechakadara. Over time this
came to be known as Chikhaldara. This is also the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra and is known for its deep valleys and scenic beauty, making it a popular summer retreat.
Sightseeing Highlights:
One
of the most attractive things here are the different viewpoints in the
town, which offer stunning views of the peaks and valleys including
sunset views. It
is famous for its nearby wildlife sanctuaries, which include the
Dhakna-Kolkaz National Park and Melghat Tiger Reserve, which is one of
the last remaining habitats of the Indian tiger in the state. Among the
other animals found here are leopard, |
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| Reviews on Chikhaldara travel(What people have to say) |
 HIMALI, Puene | 3rd December 2008
A trip to Chikhaldara
| Overview of the destinationIt was in Diwali this year that we decided to explore the scenic beauty of this wonderful hill station that we had heard about...Chikhaldara !
The Food, sight-seeing and shopping This place is a must visit also for its Tiger Sanctuary...the famous Melghat ! one can take a day/half a day jungle safari ..
The other Activities & things to do its a very sparsely populated destination, hence one may not see the hussle-bussle as seen in other hill stations ( like M'baleshwar ) Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. best time to visit is in winters | Uttara, Akola | 1st October 2008
Neeeds More handling and care
Chikhaldara is really a cold region. But it needs special care and nurture. i visited | | Read full review... |
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