Places To Visit In Chikhaldara

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1. Bhimkund

Bhimkund
Top Attraction 3.5 /5

2 km
from city center
1 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

An old mythological goes that Bhim killed Kichaka and threw him in this valley, giving it the name Kichakdara. He then took a bath in the nearby lake and it is thus called 'Bhim Kund'.

2. Melghat Tiger Reserve

Melghat Tiger Reserve
Top Attraction 3.4 /5

15 km
from city center
2 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

The Melghat Tiger Project has 82 tigers and also houses other animals like panthers, sloth bears, sambar, wild bear, and wild dogs.

3. Narnala Fort

Narnala Fort
Top Attraction 3.5 /5

36 km
from city center
3 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

The Narnala fort is actually a group of three forts, namely Zafrabad , Teliagarh and Narnala itself. Situated on the hills of Satpuda, this fort is of great historical importance, as it has seen many wars.

4. Gwaligarh Fort

Gwaligarh Fort
Top Attraction 3.5 /5

2 km
from city center
4 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

With 3 gates, an inner and an outer fort, the Gwaligarh fort is known for its difference in architecture. It is one of the only three forts in Chikhaldara.

5. Muktagiri

Muktagiri
3.1 /5

25 km
from city center
5 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

Muktagiri is a collection of 52 temples of the Jain religion, all built in the mountain. There is waterfall which provides a backdrop to the magnificent site.

6. Bir Lake

Bir Lake
3.1 /5

0 km
from city center
6 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

The Bir lake was built during the time of British colonialism. The lake is built in Basalt and was used by the British soldiers. The water was initially used for Chikhaldara tow. It also has an old garden which is not well maintained.

7. Kalapani Lake

Kalapani Lake
3.1 /5

1 km
from city center
7 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

Towards the side where you climb to the upper plateau, is a small road that leads to Kalapani Lake. Walking a little more ahead will bring you to Shiv Sagar point. This is the point best known for watching the sunset.

8. Panchol Point

Panchol Point
3.1 /5

0 km
from city center
8 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

This is one of the famous and important points of the area. There is a tar road from the Bir Lake towards this valley from the north side. You can spot coffee plantations on the way while you go towards the point.

9. Amner Fort

Amner Fort
3.1 /5

58 km
from city center
9 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

It is located beyond village 'Kalamkhar' near village 'Zilpi' about 10 km from 'Dharni' on 'Barhanpur Road'. The Fort is constructed in burnt bricks and is located at the confluence of rivers Tapti, Sipna and Gadga.

10. Museums

Museums
3.1 /5

0 km
from city center
10 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

Chikhaldara has two museums for tourist interests. One of them is related to Forest Garden and the other one is related to Tiger Project and wildlife.

11. Points

Points
3.1 /5

1 km
from city center
11 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

There are a large number of viewpoints all around the plateau. Namely, sunset point, monkey point, Mozari point, Malviya point, Prospects point, Panchbol point and Devi point. Each of them have different views, and visual treats to offer.

12. Gugamal National Park

Gugamal National Park

12 out of 12
Places To Visit in Chikhaldara

In the serene hilly terrain of Amravati District of Maharashtra, Gugamal National Park, located in the Chikhaldara and Dharni Tehsils, spreads over a whopping 1673.93 square kilometres. As a part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve, Gugamal National Park attracts tourists in large numbers; the place is known to be among the last ones to house the Indian tigers. The bamboo groves provide shelter to the wild animal where they have found a natural habitat and their numbers have increased too over the years because of strict conservation measures.

FAQs on Chikhaldara

Can you suggest an itinerary for Chikhaldara?

Day 1 - Start by visiting the forts in Chikhaldara. Visit Amner Fort and get lost in the history. Then you can visit Narnala Fort and also Gawilgarh Fort. Then you should definitely visit Bakadari & Kalalkund and get lost in nature.
Day 2 - Start your day by interacting with flora and fauna in Gugamal National Park. You can also visit Melghat Reserve. Then you should visit Muktagiri temple. And if still have the energy to walk you can visit Dharkhura waterfall.

How can I commute within Chikhaldara?

Commuting is easy, especially with trains and buses around.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Chikhaldara?

The top sightseeing places in Chikhaldara are Bhimkund, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Narnala Fort, Gwaligarh Fort, Muktagiri, Bir Lake.

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