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Toranmal is located in middle range of Satpuda Hills in
Akrani Taluka, Nandurbar district. A hill station situated at an altitude
of 1461m. Due to higher elevation and the wooded surroundings, Toranmal
plateau has a very cool and bracing climate like any hill station. The
natural flora and fauna of the Satpuda forests are some of the pleasures
one will find along with the calm and serene beautiful spot engulfed by 7
towering ranges of the Satpuda Mountain.
Toranmal lies undisturbed, uncrowded and is one of the most peaceful
places on earth. There is beautiful natural lake, named as Yashvant Lake.
In the environs are two old temples of Gorakhnath and Nagarjun. There are
few ancient temples as well. Thousands of devotees attend a fair of the
Gorakhnath on the Maha Shivaratri (March / April) day. The people from
adjoining districts of Maharashtra and also
from adjoining Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat
attend this fair.
Other places of tourist interests are Sitakhai - a deep
valley; Khadki point - a point giving panoramic view of valleys; Machindra
Gumpha - A natural cave; Sunset point and Kamal Talao - a lotus lake.
There are different treks like Khadki, Seetalhai for trekkers. A forest
park is also situated near the lake.
The hill station is an ideal place to visit throughout the year. Toranmal enjoys a pleasant cool climate even during the hot season.
Air: Nearest Airport is
Aurangabad
at 290-km.
Rai: Nearest railway station is Nandurbar at 76-km on the
Surat-Bhusaval line of Western Railway. Another Convenient railway station
is Dhule at 128-km.
Road: Nearest bus depot is Shahada at 55-km from Toranmal. From
Mumbai via Dhule it is
472-km.
MTDC offers its holiday resort for stay. Rest houses are also available at Toranmal for accommodation.
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