General Information Altitude: 1,118 m Language : Hindi English Marathi Best Time To Visit: March to June and mid-September to November

Chikhaldara is the only hill resort in the Vidarbha region, 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 scenic beauty of Chikhaldara can be enjoyed from Hurricane Point, Prospect Point and Devi Point.

Location :
Maharastra, India

Tourist Attraction Chikhaldara Hill Station :
Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary : Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Amaravati district of Vidarbha region. This sanctuary is named after "Keechaka".Tourists can find Panthers, Sloth Bears, Sambar, and Wild Boar
Melghat Tiger Reserve : Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Chikhaldara and Dharni tehsils of Amaravati district in Satpuda hill range.
Gavilgadh Fort: Shrouded in mist and myths is the Gavali tribal fort of Gavilgad or Gavaligad, on the Chikhaldara plateau, now under the Melghat Tiger Project
Bhimkund: Located 1.5 km from the village, this is the place where Bheema is said to have washed his hands in a pond after killing Keechaka
Shakkar Lake:This lake is near Devi point. It is on the way to Gavilgad fort. Boating is available here.
Sunset Point : The point is situated on the Vairat hills at Vairat. Which is considered to be King's Vairat capital in the Mahabharata era. Sunset is very attractive to see. Chikhaldara in the east from here and on west lays the numerous hill ranges befitting the name Satpuda's
Devi Mandir: This point is nearer to the shakkar lake, the cave temple lies under three huge slabs of rock. Water from the shakkar lake continuously seeps through the ceiling of the cave.
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Best Time :
April-December

Nearby Toursit Destination :
Wan Sanctuary, Panchbol Point, Hariken Point

Visiting Chikhaldara:

By Air
Akola and Nagpur are the closest airports- 150 kms away and 230 kms away respectively.
By Rail
Nearest railway station is Badnera at 110-km on the Central Railway line.
By Road
Nearest bus depot is Amravathi 100-km.

Accomodation :

There are number of luxury and budgeted Hotels, Lodges available in Chikhaldara