Marthwada-Vidharbha Circuit- 8 days, 1750 Kms
Pune-Ahmednagar-Parbhani-Navagarh-Jintur (480 Kms)
Jintur-Lonar-Mehekar-Karanja (216 Kms)
Karnja-Amravati--Chikhaldara (153 Kms)
Chikhaldara-Partwada-Muktagiri (44Kms)
Chikhaldara-Semadoh-Chikhaldara (50Kms)
Muktagiri-Achalpur-Akot-Shegaon (120 Kms)
Shegaon-Mehekar-SindkhedRaja-Jalna-Aurangabad- (265 Kms)
Aurangabad-Nagar-Pune (236 Kms)
Pune-Ahmednagar-Parbhani-Navagarh-Jintur (480 Kms)
Jintur-Lonar-Mehekar-Karanja (216 Kms)
Karnja-Amravati--Chikhaldara (153 Kms)
Chikhaldara-Partwada-Muktagiri (44Kms)
Chikhaldara-Semadoh-Chikhaldara (50Kms)
Muktagiri-Achalpur-Akot-Shegaon (120 Kms)
Shegaon-Mehekar-SindkhedRaja-Jalna-Aurangabad- (265 Kms)
Aurangabad-Nagar-Pune (236 Kms)
Type: Hillstation and Tiger Sanctuary
Base town: Chikhaldara
Where: 62Kms from Amravati
Route taken: Karanja-Amravati-Chikhaldara-Semadoh
Time visited: October 2011
My Meter reading from Pune: 870 Kms
History: Chikhaldara was discovered by Captain Robinson of
the Hyderabad Regiment in 1823. Per legend, this is the place where Bheema
killed the villainous Keechaka then threw him into the valley. It thus came to
be known as Keechakadara -- Chikhaldara is its corruption.
Gavilgad : Gavilgad
fort is 2.5kms south-east of Chikhaldara. Please click her for more
information.
Bhim-Kund:. Bhima
killed Kichaka and threw his body in the valley called 'Kichakdara' and had a
bath in the nearby lake, which is then renowned as Bhim-Kund. Situated on the
way from Pratwada to Chikhaldara the Bhim-Kund the location offers fascinating
view of the waterfall and the valley beyond.
Panchbol Point: The
five hills edges are connected naturally forming a huge valley. An echo can be
heard five times and hence the name. Beware of the Monkeys, we had run to safety
of car when some monkeys cameJ.
Devi Point: This point is nearer to the shakkar lake...
Garden: The
garden is open for visitors are at morning 8.00am to evening 7.00pm. The
speciality is roses and other variety of trees. The mini train is the special
attraction of this garden. But this was closed when we visited.
Caught a very beautiful bug on my camera.
There is ctourist information center on the main road.
Some Life size stautues depicting Village life in Melghat
Beautiful bamboo items sold outside
Base town: Chikhaldara
Where: 62Kms from Amravati
Route taken: Karanja-Amravati-Chikhaldara-Semadoh
Time visited: October 2011
My Meter reading from Pune: 870 Kms
History: Chikhaldara was discovered by Captain Robinson of
the Hyderabad Regiment in 1823. Per legend, this is the place where Bheema
killed the villainous Keechaka then threw him into the valley. It thus came to
be known as Keechakadara -- Chikhaldara is its corruption.
Chikhaldara has mainly three forts namely : Gavilgad, Amner
and Narnala
On the way there were some nice flowers and was amazed to
see huge spider merrily swinging in his web.
Mozari Point: This
point is at 2km. distance on the way going from hotel green. There is a permanent
Heli-Pad. We can also see Devi Point area and west side of Gawilgarh fort.
Devi Point: This point is nearer to the shakkar lake...
Goraghat Point: Beautiful
sunset can be observed from here too and the valley view is awesome.
Sunset-Point: The point is situated on the Vairat hills at Vairat.
Garden: The
garden is open for visitors are at morning 8.00am to evening 7.00pm. The
speciality is roses and other variety of trees. The mini train is the special
attraction of this garden. But this was closed when we visited.
Caught a very beautiful bug on my camera.
There is ctourist information center on the main road.
Some Life size stautues depicting Village life in MelghatBeautiful bamboo items sold outside
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