Maharashtra Hill Resorts
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of the over commercialization that is befallen their counterparts in north and
south India, these towns offer a clean, calm amd thoroughly refreshing alternative.
And are probably, the only places in India, where you can observe the fall of
the land all the way to the shimmering sea.
The foot-hills, sometimes approaching the seashore and sometimes withdrawing
40 or 50 kms. away, seem to be playing an eternal game with the Arabian sea.
Nestling shyly in these mountains, some at an altitude of 2000 meters, are the
hill stations of Maharastra. The geography of Maharastra, the great state, shows
evidence of being wrought by a divine hand. Running north to south, throughout
its length are the steeply rising Western Ghats.
Mumbai, India's commercial capital and easily the most accessible city in India,
is the perfect getaway to Maharashtra's hioll country. With convenient and comfortable
links by road, rail and air. Read on and discover the secrets of the heart of
Maharashtra.
Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar was the summer capital of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency. A popular
town, with an air of unspoilt beauty, it meanders leisurely for 5 kms. at an
altitude of 1372m.
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Panchgani
Panchgani
derives its name from the five hills around it. At an altitudes of 1334m. it
is just 38m. below Mahabaleshwar. These 38m translate themselves into a breathtraking
18 km. approach, that swoops around bends with abandon, offering heart-stopping
views of the River Krishna on one side and the coastal plains on the the other.
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Lonaval, Khandala - Karla
Lonaval and Khandala are two charming little hill stations on the western slopes
of the Sahyadris, 5 kms. apart, that straddle the Mumbai-Pune highway at an
altitude of 625 m.
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Matheran
Matheran is an undulating hilltop cloaked in shady trees, that sprawls languidly
at an altitude of 800 m. The journey involves an adventurous two hour ascent
in a toy train.
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Amboli
Sunggling coyly, in the southern reanges of the Sahyadri hills. Amboli at an
altitude of 690 m. is the last mountain resort before the coastal highlands
settle, with a sigh, to form flat beaches.
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Jawahar
One
of the few trial kingdoms in Maharashtra, Jawhar is famous for the vibrant Warli
paintings. It invites you to forget your daily grind and all the turmoils that
go with it.
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Panhala
There are innumerable places of interest, each with its share of haunting anecdotes.
Sajja Kothi, where Sambhaji was imprisoned. Ambabai Temple, where Shivaji used
to seek blessings before venturing on expeditions. Pavankhind, where Baji Prabhu
laid down his life to cover Shivaji's escape.
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Chikhaldara
This is the place where Bheema killed the villainous Heechaka in a Herculean
bout and threw him into a valley. It came to be known as Keechakadara - Chikhaldara
is a corruption. But there's more to Chikhaldara.
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Maharashtra Hill Resorts