Devi Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Devi Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Devi Point is a viewpoint situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is also called Kichakdara. This viewpoint is considered as one of the famous tourist destinations in Chikhaldara. The point is almost near to the hill top, from where the entire forest region of the Melghat Sanctuary is visible. The ruins of the Amravati Fort are also visible at a distance from the hill top.

It is situated just opposite to the Shakkar Lake. It is named as Devi point because of the presence of the devi temple. The temple is situated inside a cave and can be accessed through a narrow lane. There is a small waterfall near the cave. Devi Point is the place from where river Chandrabhaga originates and flows amidst the rocky ranges.

Connectivity

The Devi Point is located at about 1 Km from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Shakkar Lake, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Shakkar Lake, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Shakkar Lake is a waterbody situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is also called Kichakdara. It is the second biggest lake in Chikhaldara after Kalapani lake. It is situated near Devi point on the way towards the Gawilgarh fort. Boating is available in this lake. Tourists can enjoy speed boats, pedal boats, and scooter boats. The lake has sweet water and hence the lake came to be called as Shakkar (Sugar Lake).

Connectivity

The viewpoint is located at about 1 Km from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Cloud Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Cloud Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Cloud Point is a viewpoint situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is also called Kichakdara. This viewpoint is considered as one of the famous tourist destinations in Chikhaldara. This viewpoint is situated on the ghat road before the Chikhaldara Hill Station. This view point offers an enchanting view of the Chikhaldara mountain range.

Connectivity

The viewpoint is located at about 9 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Balancing Stone Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Balancing Stone Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Balancing Stone Point is a viewpoint situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The viewpoint is called Balancing Stone Point due to the sculpture of balancing stones here. It offers an amazing view of the surrounding views. The skywalk is situated next to this viewpoint. The Balancing Stone Point is located at about 2 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand.

Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Bhim Kund Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Bhim Kund Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Bhim Kund Point is a viewpoint situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is also called Kichakdara. This viewpoint is considered as one of the famous tourist destinations in Chikhaldara.

Legends

As per legend, Bhima, one of the Pandavas killed a demon named Kichaka and threw his body in the valley called Kichakdara and bathed in a pond called Bhim Kund. 

The View Point

Bhimkund is nearly 3500 feet deep. This viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of the valley and the waterfall. It is advised to visit this place during monsoon to witness the beauty of this place in full glory. This place is situated on the Chikhaldara to Motha route.

Connectivity

The viewpoint is located at about 3.5 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Chikhaldara Hill Station, Maharashtra

Chikhaldara Hill Station, Maharashtra

Chikhaldara Hill Station is a Hill Station located in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is also called Kichakdara. Chikhaldara the only hill station in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Hence, Chikhaldara is known as Kashmir of Vidarbha. Chikhaldara is also one of the gateways to the Melghat Tiger Reserve. It is the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. It is situated in the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

Legends

As per legend, Bhima, one of the Pandavas killed a demon named Kichaka and threw his body in the valley. Thus, the place came to be called Kichakdara which later got corrupted into Chikhaldara. However, Chikhaldara means mud stream / waterfall (Chikal means mud and Dhara means stream / waterfall) in Marathi.

The Hill Station

This hill station is situated at an altitude of about 1118 meters above mean sea level. It is situated on the plateau in Satpura Range of mountains which lies at the border of states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. It is the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. It is the one of the gateways to the Melghat Tiger Reserve. The best time to visit this hill station is post monsoon (October to June).

The tourist places found in this hill station are listed below;

1. Bhim Kund Point, Chikhaldara

2. Balancing Stone Point, Chikhaldara

3. Cloud Point, Chikhaldara

4. Devi Point, Chikhaldara

5. Goraghat Point, Chikhaldara

6. Hurricane Point, Chikhaldara

7. Malviya Point, Chikhaldara

8. Monkey Point, Chikhaldara

9. Mountains Viewpoint, Chikhaldara

10. Mozari Point, Chikhaldara

11. Panchbol Point, Chikhaldara

12. Prospects Point, Chikhaldara

13. Seven Valley Point, Chikhaldara

14. Shivsagar Point, Chikhaldara

15. Skywalk Point, Chikhaldara

16. Thakur Point, Chikhaldara

17. Vairat Sunset Point, Chikhaldara

18. Government Botanical Garden, Chikhaldara

19. Gawilgad Fort, Chikhaldara

20. Shakkar Lake, Chikhaldara

21. Kalapani Lake, Chikhaldara

22. Vairat Devi Temple, Chikhaldara

23. Ganesh Museum, Motha

24. Bakadari Waterfall, Adnadi

25. Kalalkund Waterfall, Adnadi

26. Chichati Waterfall, Chikhaldara

27. Jatra Doh Waterfall, Chikhaldara

28. Melghat Tiger Reserve, Amravati

Connectivity

Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Risala Dam, Nandalpar, Maharashtra

Risala Dam, Nandalpar, Maharashtra

Risala Dam is an earthfill dam on Risala River located in Nandalpar Village in Tirora Taluk in Gondia District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in the Nagzira National Park. The dam was constructed in 1967 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

This dam is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Risala River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 19.2 m (63 ft) while the length is 205 m (762.5 ft). The maximum / gross storage capacity is 6.359 MCM. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 12 Kms from Kardi Bus Stop, 19 Kms from Tirora Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Tirora, 22 Kms from Tirora Railway Station, 36 Kms from Bhandara, 52 Kms from Gondia and 106 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 12 Kms to the east of Kardi Bus Stop on Tirora to Bhandara route.

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Chorkhamara Dam, Chorkhamara, Maharashtra

Chorkhamara Dam, Chorkhamara, Maharashtra

Chorkhamara Dam is an earthfill dam on Sasanda River located in Chorkhamara Village in Tirora Taluk in Gondia District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in the Nagzira National Park. The dam was constructed in 1923 during the British Raj.

The Dam

This dam is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Sasanda River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.05 m (69.1 ft) while the length is 1,178 m (3,865 ft). The volume content is 300 km3 (72 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 21,051.00 km3 (5,050.40 cu mi). The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 6 Kms from Wadegaon, 17 Kms from Tirora, 17 Kms from Tirora Bus Stand, 19 Kms from Tirora Railway Station, 35 Kms from Sakoli, 43 Kms from Bhandara, 47 Kms from Gondia, and 133 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated on the Tirora to Goregaon route. The dam is situated on the Tirora to Sakoli route via Wadegaon.

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Bodalkasa Dam, Bodalkasa, Maharashtra

Bodalkasa Dam, Bodalkasa, Maharashtra

Bodalkasa Dam is an earthfill dam on Bhagdeogoti River located in Bodalkasa Village in Tirora Taluk in Gondia District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in the Nagzira National Park. The dam was constructed in 1917 by the British Raj.

The Dam

This dam is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Bhagdeogoti River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 19.2 m (63 ft) while the length is 510 m (1,670 ft). The volume content is 0.010762 km3 (0.002582 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 0.017392 km3 (0.004173 cu mi). The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty. A Maharashtra Government Rest house is situated near to this dam.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 14 Kms from Tirora, 15 Kms from Tirora Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Tirora Railway Station, 26 Kms from Goregaon, 35 Kms from Gondia, 59 Kms from Bhandara and 133 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated on the Tirora to Goregaon route.

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Nagzira National Park – Safari

Nagzira National Park – Safari

Jeep Safari Timings:

Season	Morning Timings	Evening Timings
1 Oct – 30 Nov	6:00 am – 10:00 am	2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
1 Dec – 29 Feb	6:30 am – 11:00 am	2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1 Mar – 29 Apr	5:30 am -10:00 am	3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
1 May – 5 Jun	5:00 am – 9:30 am	3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
16 Jun – 30 Sep	Closed	Closed

Safari Gates:

Entry for	Entry gates
Nagzira	·      Mangezari ·      Chorakhmara Gate 1 ·      Chorakhmara Gate 2 ·      Pitezari
New Nagzira	·      Chorakhmara Gate 1 ·      Chorakhmara Gate 2 ·      Umarzari
Nawegaon	·      Jambhadi ·      Kholi ·      Baki ·      Pitambartola Gate

Safari Jeeps Entry:

Entry Gates	No of Vehicles in the Mornings	No of Vehicles in the Evenings
Pitezari	11	11
Mangezari	3	3
Chorakhmara Gate 1	6	6
Umarzari	7	7
Chorakhmara Gate 2	5	5
Chandrapur Gate (Koka)	5	5
Jambhadi	3	3
Pitambartola	5	5
Kholi	3	3
Baki	3	3

Please note that the Forest department is not providing any vehicles. Only recognized private vehicles are available for the safari. The number of persons per vehicle shall be six visitors, one guide and one driver.