MALSHEJGHAT

Hill Station

                        Malshej Ghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range in the Kalyan–Ahmednagar Road of Maharashtra, India. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western Ghats.

                          Malshej Ghat, with an average height of 700 m is situated in Pune district near the border of Pune and Thane districts. It is at a distance of 130 km north of Pune and 154 km from Mumbai towards the northeast. The nearest railhead is Kalyan in Thane District or Karjat near Mumbai. The nearest State Transport Bus Station is at Junnar, Pune. From Kalyan Rail Station, one can take state buses that commute frequently between Kalyan and Ahmednagar. The State Bus Station is right next to the railway station. Any Ahmednagar Bound Bus will stop at Malshej Ghat. It will approximately take 1.5 hrs by Bus from Kalyan. To go to Malshej ghat by road From Pune, take Pune-Nashik highway (NH-50) to Narayangaon and turn the road to Our which will join on to Kalyan-Ahmednagar Highway (SH-222) towards Kalyan. From Mumbai, take NH3 to Bhiwandi and turn towards Murbad or take the state highway via Kalyan, Murbad, Saralgaon, and Vaishakhare. It is known for landslides during monsoons.

Accommodation In Malshejghat :

                                     Since the area is at a considerable distance from a small town, there are not many posh restaurants and shopping malls. Flamingo Hill is a resort run by MTDC – Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation in the vicinity. , there are other private resorts where you can spend a day or two. Accommodation is also available in a nearby village called Madh. Madh is about 6 km away from Malshej ghat.

Birds :

         Malshej Ghat is known for several types of avian population and marriage particularly  Known for flamingoes.

Best Time To Visit :

                   The monsoon months of August and September are a good time to visit Malshej Ghat, with green hills and exotic flamingos visit this area during monsoon months.

Places To Visit In Malshejghat :

1 . Pimpalgaon Joga Dam :

                    Located at a distance of 18 km from Malshej Ghat, Pimpalgaon Joga Dam is a vast dam with a stunning backdrop of hillocks, built over the Pushpavati River. If you want to capture some breathtaking sunset frames with colorful skies and silhouetted hills, this dam is certainly one of the finest places to visit in Malshej Ghat.

Pimpalgoan Joga Dam

2 . Harishchandragad Fort :

                       Built-in the 6th Century during the reign of the Kalachuri Dynasty, Harishchandragad Fort sitting at an altitude of 4665 feet is one of the most fascinating places to see in Malshej Ghat. Challenge yourself for an adventure that will truly test your mettle and give your adrenaline the pump that you crave – a trek to the fort is a perfect plan for thrill-seekers visiting Malshej Ghat.

Harishchandragad Fort

3 . Ajoba Hill Fort :

                        Counted among the most stunning places to see in Malshej Ghat, Ajoba Hill Fort is a fortress sitting atop one of the highest peaks in the Sahyadri mountain range. Though the spot does not have much for sightseers as the fort is in ruins, it is a sheer delight for adrenaline junkies.

Ajoba Hill Fort

4 . Malshej Falls :

                          A unique spectacle created by gorgeous streams plummeting from rocky hillocks, lush greenery, and layers of mist – Malshej Falls is an ideal spot for all kinds of outing plans wherein you seek nature and tranquility.  The proximity of this cluster of waterfalls from various major cities in Maharashtra makes it a popular choice among weekenders.

Malshej Falls

Things To Do In Malshejghat :

                 Malshej Ghat has on offer things to do that will enthrall and keep its visitors busy. For the outdoor enthusiast and the adventure seeker, there are trekking trails in the surrounding hills to be traversed, for the nature lover there are gushing waterfalls and the verdant flora and fauna to be enjoyed, and bird enthusiast will be thrilled at the sight of the pink flamingoes that swoop down here during July and September. Malshej Ghat is set in sylvan surroundings and is a perfect getaway from busy city life.

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