| Are you bored of visiting the vast expanses of | | | | earn the title of only coffee-growing area in the |
| glistening snow in the hill stations of Northern | | | | state. This summer resort has endless arrays of |
| India? If so, than explore the summer resorts of | | | | tourist spots which will surely captivate your |
| South India. | | | | attention at the very first glimpse. Some such |
| Similar to the hill resorts of Northern India which | | | | worth-visiting tourist spots of Chikhaldhara are |
| are nestled in the lap Himalayan mountain ranges, | | | | Government Garden, Malviya or Sunrise Point, |
| the South Indian summer resorts too have their | | | | Shakkar Lake, Goraghat Point, Gawilgarh Fort, |
| own share of natural charms. Unlike the Himalayan | | | | nearby Narnala Fort and Amner Fort. |
| hill stations, summer resorts of south India are | | | | Chikhaldhara is also a paradise for wildlife |
| less explored. One such virgin hill station of India is | | | | enthusiasts. It has one of the well known national |
| Chikhaldhara. | | | | parks of India known as Gugumal National Park |
| Lies in the Amravati district of Vidarbha region, | | | | and a natural abode for Indian Tigers named as |
| Maharashtra, Chikhaldhara hill station is embellished | | | | Melaghat Tiger Reserve. These natural habitats |
| with numerous treasure troves of Mother Nature. | | | | are home to numerous wildlife species such as |
| This sole hill station of Vidarbha region has | | | | Tiger, Crocodile, Bison, Gawa, Neelgai, Wild deer, |
| abundance of wildlife, panoramic view points, deep | | | | Sambar and a host of migratory birds. And to |
| valleys, tranquil lakes and cascading waterfalls. | | | | showcase these beauties of Chikhaldhara to |
| Apart from its natural charms, this place also has | | | | world, Maharashtra Tourism Board, every year |
| an interesting history. According to a legend, | | | | organizes Chikhaldhara festival. |
| Chikhaldhara which has derived its name from | | | | This festival offers an excellent opportunity to |
| 'Keechaka', is the place where Bheema of | | | | witness cultural events, exhibition of local arts and |
| Mahabharata epic has end the life of villainous | | | | artifacts, and also the opportunity to participate in |
| Keechaka and threw him into the valley. It thus | | | | adventure activities such as Para-gliding and rock |
| came to be known as "Keechakadara", which is | | | | climbing, |
| the original name for "Chikhaldara". | | | | So, plan a trip to virgin Chikhaldara as soon as |
| Perched at a height of 1,118 m, Chikahaldhara is | | | | possible and explore its numerous hidden treasure |
| blessed with pleasant weather which helps it to | | | | troves. |