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| Featured in the epic, the Mahabharata, this is the
place where Bheema killed the villainous Keechaka in a herculean bout and then
threw him into the valley. It thus came to be known as Keechakadara --
Chikhaldara is its corruption. But there's more to Chikhaldara. The sole hill
resort in the Vidarbha region, it is situated at an altitude of 1118 m and has
the added dimension of being the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. It
abounds in wildlife -- panthers, sloth bears, sambar, wild boar, and even the
rarely seen wild dogs. Close by is the famous Melghat Tiger Project which has
82 tigers. The scenic beauty of Chikhaldara can be enjoyed from Hurricane
Point, Prospect Point, and Devi Point. Other interesting excursions include
Gavilgad and Narnala Fort, the Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, the Tribal
Museum and the Semadoh Lake. |
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| Chikhaldara has an annual rainfall of 154 cms. Temperatures vary from 39 C in summer to 5 C in winter. October to June is the best time to visit. |
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 The nearest railhead is Badnera on the Central Railway branch line, 110 kms. Chikhaldara, 763 kms from Mumbai, is connected to most major cities by road. Regular ST buses connect Chikhaldara to Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola and other cities. |
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The MTDC has resorts in Chikhaldara. |
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