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Hill Stations
As the state of Maharashtra is the Home of Sahydri Mountains, the state has many appealing hill stations. The Britishers founded most of these hill stations during their colonial era to beat the scorching heat. But the beauty and the charming glory are still alive in these hill stations.
Spread across the western Ghats, these sublime hill stations are few of the most picturesque places throughout the Indian sub-continent. Being on the sea side and encircled by lush green forest, the hill stations of Maharashtra promises the finest excursion spots in India. Your exploration instincts and skills will be sharpened to the apex in these parts of the woods. Whether it is summers or winters or rainy season, these hill stations remain favorable and the favored spots for the tourists. The hill destinations are not only thronging with the natural beauty, but are also well developed town centers as well with world class hotels that make the stay of travelers a comfortable one.
Hill stations of Maharashtra not only attract the foreign tourists but also Indian domestic tourists, which are exhausted with the fast urban life. Popular hill stations of Maharashtra are Matheran, Lonavala, Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, Panchagani, Bhandardara, Malshej Ghat, Amboli, Chikhaldara Panhala, Panchgani, Sawantwadi, Toranmal and Jawahar. It is said that each hill station of Maharashtra has unique characteristic and its closeness to a city makes it very popular.
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Amboli
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| In your pursuit of peace and solitude, perhaps you will come across Amboli, a tranquil hill station on the Western Ghats, surrounded by thick forests and tree canopied hills. On the coastal side, Amboli peers over the tree lined sandy ribbon of the Konkan coast; on the other three sides, you are rewarded by a magnificent panorama of the sweeping valley. Amboli is located in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.
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Bhandardara
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| Bhandardara is located at a distance of 70 km from Nashik. It is a small and peaceful area. This hill station is popular for fun loving and picnic lovers.Bhandardara, is situated at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level is gifted with spectacular view. The region offers a unique opportunity for nature based tourism, something desired by those who wish to break-way from the hustle & bustle of city life. Nature lovers & trekkers would be enthralled in a Bhandardara.
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Chikhaldara
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| Chikhaldara is in Amaravati district of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. It is believed that its name is derived from Keechaka. This hill station is the only hill station, which offers the tourists lots of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls in the Vidharba region. This is the place where Bheema killed the villainous Heechaka in a Herculean bout and threw him into a valley.
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Lonavala - Khandala
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| Locating at an altitude of 625m, Lonavala and Khandala are famous for its beautiful hills, deep green valleys, huge lakes, historic forts and waterfalls etc. These two hill stations are at the Sahyadris Mountains of Maharashtra. Lonavala and Khandala have magnificent waterfalls that give a heart catching view during monsoon. Tourists can plan their trip together with Karla, Bhaja, and Bedsa caves, which are very near from Lonavala.
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Mahabaleshwar
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| Situated at a height of 4500 ft, the actual town of Mahabaleshwar spreads across a vast green plateau over an area of 150sq km. A Delightful Hill Station for the adventures people who love boating and horse riding.Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the sea, which is quite visible in clear days.
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Malshej
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| Malshej ghat is in Pune, Maharashtra. This hill station is known for its special attraction for trekkers, hikers, adventurers, and nature lovers. Malshejghat is at an altitude of 700m above the sea level. Malshejghat is a beautiful hill station with wooded countryside and colourful bird and animal, rugged mountains, historic forts, high-plateau forest houses, resorts and sanctuaries and venerated rivers all around.
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Panchgani
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| Panchgani derives its name from the five hills around it. At an altitude of 1334 m,Panchgani is just 38 m below Mahabaleshwar. These 38 m translate themselves into a breathtaking 18 km approach,that swoops around and bends with splendid views of the river Krishna on one side and the coastal plains on the other.
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| Mahabaleshwar Situated at a height of 4500 ft, the actual town of Mahabaleshwar spreads across a vast green plateau over an area of 150sq km. A Delightful Hill Station for the adventures people who love boating and horse riding.Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the sea, which is quite visible in clear days. |
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