Government Botanical Garden, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Government Botanical Garden, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Government Botanical Garden is a botanical garden situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is also called Kichakdara. It is considered as one of the famous tourist destinations in Chikhaldara.

History

This garden was called Company Garden as it was constructed by British East India Company. The garden area was inhabited by Gawli people during ancient times. During the construction of the garden, they migrated to the west side and settled in Pandhari Village.

The Garden

This garden is situated in the upper plateau area of Chikhaldara. The garden is home to several trees, flowering plants, herbs, and shrubs. The garden has a swimming pool for the visitors. Mini Train running inside the garden is one of the special attractions for the kids. It has a play area for the children. There is a nominal feel to enter this garden.

Timings

The garden is open for visitors from 08.00 AM in the mornings till 07.00 PM in the evenings.

Connectivity

The garden is located at about 1.5 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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Goraghat Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Goraghat Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Goraghat 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.  It is situated on way to Vairat village behind the M.T.D.C. resort. The tower no 2 of the famous Chikhaldara skywalk is located in this point. The viewpoint offers an enchanting view of the surrounding mountains and deep valleys. This view point is famous for the sunrise and sunset.

Connectivity

The viewpoint is located at about 2.5 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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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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