Melghat and Chikhaldara:

Itinerary (3 days/2nights)
Expected temp:
Cell phone range: TATA Docomo

Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, Devi Point, Gavilgad and Narnala Fort, the Pandit Nehru Botanical
Gardens, the Tribal Museum and the Semadoh Lake
Bhim-Kund-Kichakdara
It is mythological important place for pilgrims. Bhima killed Kichaka and throw his body in the
valley called 'Kichakdara' and he bath in the nearby lake, which is then reknowned as Bhim-
Kund.

This place is situated in south near Alladhoh village on the way from pratwada to chikhaldara
via motha.
Bhim-Kund is nearly 3500 ft. deep. It offers facinating view of the waterfall and cascades during
rainy season. It is recognizing on the bir point.
Hariken Point
It is situated at southern region of the upper platau of chikhaldara near government gardan.
We can see the Gawilgarh fort, Mozari village, Vairat hills and the huge area of the under the
hills side.
Mozari Point
This point is at 2km. distance on the way going from hotel green. There is a permanant Heli-
Pad. There is a way going tow1ards mozari village for this points it is called as Mozari points. If
we look east from this point we can see Hotel Resort Mayura. We can also see Devi Point area
and west side of Gawilgarh fort.
Prospects Point and Thakur Point
On the way of 'Pandhari Village' there is a 'Deepshikha Military School'. There is a two way in
this school one is for Prospects points and one is for Thakur points. On the Thakur point there is
a large view of Semadhoh deep forest.

There are two musiam at chikhaldara area, one of them is at Maharashtra Forest Rainger's College,
Chikhaldara. The sample of wild animals and plants are also available to see. One of the rare 'focils' is
also available. Another musiam is of Tiger Project, for that we have to go through the way which is
turning from 'Yoga Training Center'. The sample of animals and plants are also put in this musiam. Apart
from this the information for the leaving standard and customs of local main tribe is 'Korku'.
Muktagiri It is Jain religious place which falls in M.P. but it is just 7kms. from paratwada. The 52
small temples constructed on the high slopes connected by stairs with the magnificient waterfall
providing background to the entire landscape is the major attraction during Monsoon.

Narnala Fort Narnala is situated in Melghat at attitude 21 10 North and 77 00 East. It is 66km.
North from Akola. Narnala is 3161 feet from MSL . Fort was built scientifically considering natural
interference like rain winded. Narnala alias shahanur fort consiss of three small forts namely Zafrabad.
Narnala and Teliagarh. Narnala is on one hour walling distance from Shahanur, 24km from Akot (Akola).
Now, there is a road from Akot via Popatkhed for vehicles.
This is historically very famous fort which is very deep and with dense forest land situated on the hills of
Satpuda i.e. at the hilly side of the Melghat. (Narnala is at 24km from Akot and 66km from Akola on
North). Nowaday's we can reach to fort by vehicle.

Government Garden
The upper platau area of Chikhaldara is with full of dense trees, and locality of living people is negligible.
The government garden is at upper platau. The garden is open for visitors is at morning 8.00am to
evening 7.00pm. The old name is 'Company Garden'. Because it is constructed by the foreners. Many
years ago, Gawali people is situated on this gardan area. But they are migrated in the wast side. This side
is called 'Pandhari Village' .
Various flowers and plants is also available in this garden. The swimming tank facility is also provided by
the 'Hanuman Vyam Prasarak Mandal'. The special area of this garden is saved for rose tree. Many rare
plants in cold air region is also available. The mini train is the special attraction of this garden.
Malviya or Sunrise Point

There is a village of 'Gawali People' known as 'Lawhada' which is at beside of I.T.I. college on Chikaldara-
Paratwada road. The road going through this village 'Lawhada' is forward towards Malviya Point. We
have to go down by using steps to see the points. We can also see the some part of Bhimkund valley and
Paratwada city. The facing of this point towards East for that reason the sunrise is very beautiful to see.

Shakkar Lake
Shakkar Lake is on the way going towards Gawilgarh fort. The water from this lake is used for water
supply office by Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran. There is arrangement of water boats also. The tourist
can enjoy the Speed Boat, Pidal Boat, Scooter Boat etc.

In Summer 1st Mar to 30th June 5.30am 09:30 am in Morning and 4:00 PM to 07:00
pm in afternoon.
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Day 1: Leave Jalgaon by 8 AM by car. Take Breakfast at Bhusawal. Leave for Melghat via
Muktainagar - Barhanpur - Harisal or - paratwada - Melghat gate
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Day 3:

Museum & Interpretation

Centre & enjoy Elephant Ride

Narnala Fort

Most of the times the weather is very pleasant in the morning and nights. But during the day it can be
hot and humid if one is in the forest. It would be better to carry and wear cotton clothes. One is advised
to carry and consume a lot of water as well as cover ones head to save from the sun rays. A cap and
umbrella should be a part of ones checklist during the non winter season.

Sunset Point, Devi Point, Gavilgad Fort, Mozari Point, Bhimkund, Panchbol Point (Eco
Point), Garden Point, Hariken Point, Boating (Excludes Boating Charges) etc. Which
will take around 3 hours of time and will cost Rs. 1500.

Points in Chikaldhara
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. 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.
Bhimkund
Located 1.5 km from the village, this is the place where Bheema is said to have
washed hishands in a pond after killing Keechaka. A 3500-foot deep valley and a stream on the
leftof the valley are the attractions
Devi Mandir
This point is nearer to the shakkar lake, the cave temple lies under three huge slabs ofrock.
Water from the shakkar lake continuously seeps through the ceiling of the cave.
Shakkar Lake
This lake is near Devi point. It is on the way to Gavilgad fort. Boating is available here
Hariken Point
It is situated at southern region of the upper plateau of Chikhaldara near government garden.
One can see the Gavilgarh fort, Mozari village, Vairat hills and the huge area of the under the
hills side.
Sunset Point
The point is situated on the Vairat hills at Vairat. Which is considered to be Kings Vairatcapital
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
Panchbol Point
This is one of the famous and important points, The five hills edges are connected naturally and
it becomes a common huge valley, sound echoes five times hence its called panch valley...
Gavilgadh Fort
It is situated 3 km to the south west, at a slightly lower elevation. Constructed in 1425 by the
Bahmani Governors, it was later occupied by the Gonds. Now in a ruined condition, it
features beautifully carved idols and sculptures which is believed to carve during the period
of the Nizams and Hindi, Urdu and Arabic scripts. There are 10 cannons in the fort, made of
iron, copper and brass. Within the fort lie two lakes - Bamnitaloa and Khambtaloa. The fort
is at present under the Melghat Tiger Project.

Devi Mandir
It is a cave temple which lies under three huge slabs of rock. Situated near to Sakkar lake and
1.5km. from Chikhaldara Bus station, one have to careful while enter enter the temple
because the height is very short. Since it is very close to Sakkar Lake, the overflow water
falling inside the temple is looking like a waterfall. In January month there is a festival held
at this temple site.

Vairat
It is situated at a distance about 10 km. form chikhaldara. In Vairat, there is an ancient Devi
Temple and a small natural pool.

Sakkar Talao
Situated near Devi point on the way to Gavilgad fort, the lake believed to have powers to
cure the wound from a dog bite. Boating facility is available here.

Hariken Point
It is situated at southern region of the upper plateau of chikhaldara near government garden.
The point offers fine view of the fort at Gavilgarh fort, Mozari village, Vairat hills and the
huge area of the under the hills side.

Panchbol Point
It is one of the major sightseeing in Chikaldara. The five hills edges are connected hence its
called Panchbol Point. Also known as Echo point, one can hear five different echoes from
this point. It also offers spectacular views.

Bhimkund
Located south near Alladhoh village on the way from Pratwada to Chikhaldara via motha.,
Bhimkund is where Bheema washed his hands after killing Keechaka. Nearly 3500 ft deep, it
offers fascinating view of the waterfall mainly during rainy season.

Gavilgadh Fort
It is situated 3 km to the south west, at a slightly lower elevation. Constructed in 1425 by the
Bahmani Governors, it was later occupied by the Gonds. Now in a ruined condition, it
features beautifully carved idols and sculptures which is believed to carve during the period
of the Nizams. The fort also has Hindi, Urdu and Arabic scripts. There are 10 cannons in the
fort, made of iron, copper and brass. Within the fort lie two lakes - Bamnitaloa and
Khambtaloa. The fort is at present under the Melghat Tiger Project.

Note:
Carry cash more than the said amount for emergency.
No power from 10 to 6
Wear drark green or brown shed dress during safari. Dont wear fancy, attractive dress.

Contact Numbers:

Phone No.- (0721) 2662792