Chikhaldara plays an important role in the great epic of Mahabharata. It is said that Bhima killed Keechaka here and threw him down the hills. Chikhaldara was thus called as Keechakadara in the past.
Situated at an altitude of 1,118 m above the sea level, Chikhaldara is the only coffee growing region of Maharashtra.
Places of interest in and around Chikhaldara are the Melghat Tiger Project, Dhakana-Kolkaz National Park, Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, Devi Point, Gavilgad and Narnala Fort, the Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, the Tribal Museum and the Semadoh Lake.
The Melghat Tiger Project has 82 tigers and also houses other animals like panthers, sloth bears, sambar, wild bear, and wild dogs.
The scenic beauty of the misty mountains with rich variety of flora could be observed from Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, and Devi Point.
Excursions to Gavilgad and Narnala Fort are also memorable ones. The mystery of nature unfolds itself in every twists and turns of the hilly way.
With a cool breezy climate Chikhaldara is an excellent place to be explored during summer.
Getting There:
Nearest airport is Akola 150km from Chikhaldara, nearest railway station is Badnera 110 km and nearest bus depot is in Amravathi 100 km. Mumbai is about 763 km srom Chikhaldara.
