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Sunday, April 18, 2010

MALSHEJ GHAT

Malshej Ghat






Location: Pune border


Main Attractions: Picturesque beauty






Malshej Ghat counts amongst the budding hill stations of Maharashtra. It is situated at the borders of Pune, Thane and Ahmednagar. Nestled in the Sahyadri hills, Malshej Ghat is known for its picturesque beauty, especially its cascading waterfalls. Right from the small waterfalls to the huge ones, each and every one of them is a must see. The hill station is a popular tourist destination, especially in monsoon, when it gets covered with dark clouds and heavy fog. Read on to know more about the Malshej Ghat near Poona, India.






The forests surrounding the hill station are quite famous for their flora and fauna. The animals that can be seen in these forests include tigers, leopards, rabbits, peacocks, etc. Another major attraction of Malshej Ghat, near Pune, is Khireshwar, a bird watcher's paradise. Here, one can get to see the exotic Hemingo birds, between July and September every year. Harishchandragadh Fort, a popular trekking destination, is also situated near Malshej Ghat.

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