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Amboli
The British political agent, Colonel Westrop, developed Amboli as
a hill station after the opening of the Ghat Road from the coastal
town of Vengurla, now in southern Maharashtra, to Belgaum. It is
located in Sindhudurg district at an altitude of 690m form the
flat beaches. Amboli is the last mountain resort before the
coastal plains begin in the southern ranges of the Sahyadri Hills.
Submerged by dense forests and steep valleys, this tranquil
mountaintop offers some of the best panoramic views of the Konkan
coast.
In rainy season, the hill station is wrapped in mist. In other
seasons there are fine views of the Konkan coastal belt. Amboli is
one of the few hill stations from where one can really see the
sea. It is quiet and peaceful. If one is looking to spend a few
days in splendid isolation with the family, Amboli is an ideal
resort.
Mahabaleshwar
 The Queen of all Hill Stations is situated at an altitude of
1,372m in the heart of Sahyadri Hills in Satara District. The name
'Mahabaleshwar' is derived from a temple of Lord Mahadev and three
Sanskrit words, "Maha" (great), "Bal" (power) and "Ishwar" (God).
Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty and the splendid
views of the valleys and the sea, which is quite visible in clear
days pony rides on the lanes of Mahabaleshwar, are quite
thrilling. Several charming hill resorts nestle in these
mountains.
Bhandardara
Bhandardara is located 70-km away from Nasik. An exquisite holiday
resort and an ideal getaway for fun-loving trekkers and
picnickers, Bhandardara houses exhilarating waterfall - Radha
Falls, a deep valley, a clean and large Arthur Lake, a historical
Ratangadh Fort, an ancient temple - Amritheshwar Temple, a
peaceful Agasti Rishi Ashram, Wilson Dam also known as Bhandardara
Dam, and Viewpoints. It also hosts an ideal trekking destination -
Mount Kalusubai.
Toranmal
It is located in middle range of Satpuda Hills in Akrani Taluka,
Nandurbar district. A hill station situated at an altitude of
1461m. Due to higher elevation and the wooded surroundings,
Toranmal plateau has a very cool and bracing climate like any hill
station. The natural flora and fauna of the Satpuda forests are
some of the pleasures one will find along with the calm and serene
beautiful spot engulfed by 7 towering ranges of the Satpuda
Mountain.
Chikaldhara
Chikhaldara is located in Amaravati district of Vidarbha region.
The only hill station in the Vidarbha region offers you an
abundance of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls. It is
named after "Keechaka". This is the place where Bheema killed
villainous Keechaka and threw him into the valley. It thus came to
be known as "Keechakadara"-"Chikhaldara" is its corruption.
Jawahar
Jawhar is located in Thane District.
It is a hill station with a difference that makes one to forget
one's daily chores and all the turmoil's with exotic valleys,
thick rich forests and a pleasant climate. It is famous for the
vibrant Warli paintings. A hill station with raw jungle beauty is
one of the few tribal kingdoms in Maharashtra
Lonavala &
Khandala
 They are two charming little hill stations on the western slopes
of the Sahyadris, 5-km apart, that straddle the Mumbai - Pune
highway at an altitude of 625m, quite popular as health resorts.
Blessed by the nature in bounty, the hill resorts have plethora of
places of Tourist Attraction in Lonavala & Khandala - Beautiful
Hills, Deep Green Valleys, Huge Lakes, Historic Forts, Waterfalls,
etc.
Panhala
It is situated at an altitude of 977.2m is a fascinating hill
station with a rich historical heritage. Dotted with ancient
fortifications and buildings that have witnessed the rise and fall
of the Maratha Empire, Panhala is an enchanting place. Peaceful
beyond imagination, free from pollution, and scenic enough to
overwhelm your senses.
Panchgani
It is an idyllic mountain retreat in the Krishna valley. Tucked
away in the Satara district of Maharashtra, Panchgani is a
well-known hill station of Maharashtra on the highway to
Mahabaleshwar from Pune. It derives its name from the five hills
around it. At an altitude of 1,334m, it is just 38m below
Mahabaleshwar. These 38m translate themselves into a breathtaking
18-km approach, offering heart-stopping views of the River Krishna
on one side and the coastal plains on the other. It is the first
hill town one reaches from Mahabaleshwar on the Pune road. |
