Splendours In Isolation
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.

Chikhaldara is the sole hill resort in the Vidarbha region, situated at an altitude of 1,118 m and has the added distinction of being the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is full of deep valleys, and these valleys are full of velvet mist and majestic trees. All this makes it a very popular summer retreat. With abundance of natural scenery, exciting wildlife, breathtaking waterfalls and a placid lake, the beauty of Chikhaldara is overwhelming. The climate is always breezy and walking on the clouds often becomes a reality.

Significance
Only Coffee Growing Area In Maharashtra And Sole Hill Resort In The Vidarbha Region.

How To Get There
763-km from Mumbai by road, Sitatedu in Vidharbha region closest to Badnera (18km away) railway station is Chikaldhara, known for its scenic beauty and the Dhakna-Kolkaz National Park and Melghat Tiger Project (in close vicinity).

By Air
Nearest airport is Akola 150-km.

By Rail
Nearest railway station is Badnera at 110-km on the Central Railway branch line.

By Road
Nearest bus depot is Amravathi 100-km. Regular State Transport buses connect Chikhaldara to Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola and other cities of the state.