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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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Weather
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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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