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Chikhaldara is located in Amaravati
district of Vidarbha region. The only hill station in the Vidarbha region
offers you an abundance of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls. It
is named after "Keechaka". This is the place where Bheema killed
villainous Keechaka and threw him into the valley. It thus came to be
known as "Keechakadara" - "Chikhaldara" is its
corruption.
Chikhaldara is the sole hill resort in the Vidarbha region, situated at
an altitude of 1,118 m 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 climate is always
breezy and walking on the clouds often becomes a reality.
Melghat Tiger Project & The Dhakana-Kolkaz National
Park
Chikhaldara is also known for its Melghat Tiger Project and the
Dhakana-Kolkaz National Park. It abounds abundant of wildlife. Tourists
can find Panthers, Sloth Bears, Sambar, Wild Boar, and even the rarely
seen wild dogs. Tourists can also enjoy the panoramic view of this hill
resort from Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, and Devi Point.
Other interesting excursions include Gawilgad and Narnala fort, the
Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, the Tribal Museum and the Semadoh Lake.
Chikaldhara's cool breezy climate makes it an excellent place to repose in summer. Best Time To Visit to visit is from October to June.
763-km from Mumbai by road, Sitatedu in Vidharbha region
closest to Badnera (18km away) railway station is Chikaldhara, known for
its scenic beauty and the Dhakna-Kolkaz National Park and Melghat Tiger
Project (in close vicinity).
Air: Nearest airport is Akola 150-km.
Rail: Nearest railway station is Badnera at 110-km on the Central
Railway branch line.
Road: Nearest bus depot is Amravathi 100-km. Regular State
Transport buses connect Chikhaldara to Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola and
other cities of the state.
The MTDC has resorts in Chikhaldara with excellent accommodation facilities. Othert options include Economy Loges, Semadoh Forest Lodge, and Luxury Hotels.