#1 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 3 km from Malshej Ghat Bus Stop, Malshej Ghat viewpoint is a vantage point located in the pristine hill station of Malshej Ghat. It is one of the popular places to visit in Malshej Ghat.

Malshej Ghat Viewpoint is located on the Kalyan - Ahmednagar highway. It offers an uninterrupted view of the mountains, valleys, and the low lying plains. Most people come to Malshej Ghat in the rainy season between June and September to enjoy the numerous waterfalls splashing down from the steep hillsides, and watch the dense clouds ascending from the Arabian Sea up the Western Ghats, of which Malshej Ghat is a part.

It is a fantastic getaway for people looking to spend some quality time amidst nature. This beautiful place is perfect for macro, landscape, and slow shutter photography, because of its magnificent waterfalls, sunsets, cloud patterns, and lush green mountains.

Located near the tunnel, the viewpoint is well paved with a pathway and a small bridge. A few .....

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#2 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 6 km from Malshej Ghat Viewpoint and 9 km from Malshej Ghat Bus Stop, Malshej Falls is a charming waterfall located in Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra. Situated on Ahmednagar-Kalyan road, it is one of the beautiful waterfalls near Pune, and among the best places to visit as part of Malshej Ghat tour packages.

The Malshej Ghat is popular for its exotic natural beauty. During the monsoon season, the mountains' lush green foliage is interspersed with numerous waterfalls. Both big and small, these waterfalls are the major crowd pullers because the sheer joy of walking through the waterfalls can't be described in words. The Malshej Falls is just one of the many waterfalls that the region has to offer and among the most popular places to visit in Malshej Ghat.

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#3 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 6 km from Malshej Ghat Bus Stop, Malshej Ghat Photography Point is a viewpoint located in the pristine hill station of Malshej Ghat. Situated on Ahmednagar - Kalyan Road, it is one of the popular Malshej Ghat tourist places.

Malshej Ghat Photography Point offers an uninterrupted view of the mountains, valleys, and the low lying plains. Most people come to Malshej Ghat in the rainy season between June and September to enjoy the numerous waterfalls splashing down from the steep hillsides, and watch the dense clouds ascending from the Arabian Sea up the Western Ghats, of which Malshej Ghat is a part.

Malshej photography point has a fort-like fortification & door. From this viewpoint, one can get a panoramic view of the surrounding hills, low-lying areas, and valleys. The point has been a great background for some fantastic pictures.
A few hand carts were serving freshly baked corn on the cob, or a hot bowl of noodles near the viewpoint.

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#4 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 15 km from Malshej Ghat Bus Stop, Pimpalgaon Joga Dam is an earth-fill dam situated near Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra. It is one of the scenic dams near Pune and among the must-visit places in Malshej Ghat.

Pimpalgaon Joga Dam was constructed in the year 1999 across the enchanting Pushpavati River, a tributary of Kukadi River. The height of the dam is 94 feet while the length is 5 km. The gross storage capacity is 235,520.00 km3. The dam is located in the Ghod basin and is part of the Kukadi project, which also includes Yedgaon Dam, Manikdoh Dam, Dimbhe Dam, and Wadaj Dam. The construction of the dam has created a huge reservoir of water that is filled to the brim during the monsoon season. It is the main source of water for nearby towns and villages.

Spread over a vast expanse of backwaters, the 5 km long Pimpalgaon Joga Dam is one of the main attractions in Malshej Ghat. The scenic background of rolling hills adds to the beauty of the dam. Also, the dam .....

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#5 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 8 km from Khireshwar, 15 km from Malshej Ghat, 50 km from Bhandardara, 166 km from Pune & 218 km from Mumbai, Harishchandragad is a historical hill fort situated in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It is one of the popular places of heritage in Maharashtra, and among the famous places to visit as part of Malshej Ghat packages.

Situated at an altitude of 1,424 m, the fort once played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region. Among the most prominent tourist places in Malshej Ghat, the fort originally dates back to the 6th century during the rule of the Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era and various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century AD. Sage Changdev used to meditate here in the 14th century AD. Later the fort .....

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#6 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 48 km from Malshej Ghat, Ajoba or Ajaparvat is one of the highest peaks in the Sahyadri ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. Situated near Dehene village, it is one of the popular places of trekking near Mumbi and among the best places to visit as part of Malshej Ghat Packages for adventure enthusiasts.

Standing at a height of over 4,511 feet, Ajoba Hill is one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats. Midway to the fort lies Valmiki Ashram which is believed to be the place where Valmiki wrote the epic 'Ramayana'. According to the legend, this is the place where Goddess Sita was said to be staying after being separated from Lord Rama. Carvings on the Ashram wall depict stories of Gods and Goddesses. The fort was named 'Ajobagad' after the great sage Valmiki who was called 'Ajoba' or grandfather by Luv and Kush.

Nestled amidst thick greenery, the Ajoba Hill Fort is a delight for trekkers as it presents an exciting trail to the top. People interested .....

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#7 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 13 km from Malshej Ghat, Sindola or Shindola Fort is a small hill fort situated on top of Malshej Ghat Plateau. It is one of the wonderful places of trekking near Pune and among the famous places to visit in Malshej Ghat.

Situated at an altitude of 1128 feet, Sindola mountain is distinct by its pinnacle structure visible from anywhere. Sindola is more of a sort of military base as it offers a whole view of Malshej and the Pargaon region and all of its neighboring forts. Sindola dates back very old at similar times of Nimgiri and Hadsar. Sindola fort is a small fort. Ruins of bastions & only a couple of water cisterns and idols of Ganesh are present on the top.

Sindola is one of the popular trekking places in Malshej Ghat and is a one day trek. There are 3 base villages from where one can start the trek to Sindola Fort. The trek that starts from Karanjale village, is one of the best and popular routes. Bagadwadi at Pargaon is the other starting point of Sindola .....

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#8 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 30 km from Malshej Ghat, Naneghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India. Situated on Kalyan - Ahmednagar Highway near Vaishakhare village, it is one of the wonderful places of trekking in Maharashtra, and among the mus visit places as part of Malshej Ghat tour for adventure lovers.

Situated at an altitude of 2,600 feet, Naneghat, also referred to as Nanaghat or Nana Ghat was a part of an ancient trading route during the reign of the Satavahana (c. 200 BCE - 190 CE). It connected the Konkan coast communities with Deccan high plateau through Junnar. This path was used as a tollbooth to collect toll from traders crossing the hills hence the name Nane Ghat where the word nane means 'coin' and ghat means 'pass'. It is one of the most famous Malshej Ghat tourst places.

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#9 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 2 km from Naneghat and 32 km from Malshej Ghat, Jivdhan Fort is a hill fortress located near Malshej in Maharashtra. Situated near Naneghat, it is one of the historical forts in Malshej Ghat and among the popular trekking places near Pune.
Situated at a height of about 3,757 feet in the Sahyadri Mountain range, Jivdhan Fort is a part of the 'Famous 5' forts near Pune. The other four being the Chavaand, Hadsar, Shivneri, and Naneghat. As per the history, Jivdhan Fort dates back to the Satavahana era and has been a significant fort throughout history due to its proximity to the historic Naneghat. Jivdhan Fort guarded this route, which was a strategic location for many kingdoms. The Mughals imprisoned Murtaza, the last ruler of Adilshahi of Ahmednagar, at Jivdhan Fort. In 1635 Shahaji Bhosle, the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj freed him from the prison and declared him the king of Ahmednagar. The fort was sacked and plundered by the British upon siege between 1815 .....

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#10 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 66 km from Lonavala, 161 km from Mumbai, 116 km from Ahmednagar, 432 km from Goa, 556 km from Hyderabad, and 841 km from Bangalore, Pune is one of the most popular cities in India situated at the confluence of Mula and Mutha Rivers. Pune is the 8th largest metropolis in India and the second-largest city in Maharashtra. Among the must include places in Maharashtra tour packages, it is also considered an important city in terms of its economic and industrial importance.

Situated at an altitude of 560 m, Pune is among popular Tourist places in Maharashtra. The spectacular historical monuments from the Maratha period and many places of tourist interest add richness to this city of diversity. Shanivar Wada, Sinhagad Fort, Osho Ashram, Dagdusheth Ganapathi, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Shinde Chhatri, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, National War .....

Distance (From Malshej Ghat): 117 Kms
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#11 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 149 km from Pune, 535 km from Ahmedabad, 551 km from Panjim, 993 km from Bangalore, and 717 km from Hyderabad, Mumbai, the entertainment capital and India's financial powerhouse, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India and the 9th most populous in the world with an estimated population of 18.4 million. In 2009, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It is the wealthiest city in India with the highest number of billionaires and is also one of the must include places in Maharashtra tour packages.

Mumbai is more affectionately known as the city of dreams. The city is a collection of 7 islands and was named after the goddess Mumbadevi. Being an ancient city, sightseeing in Mumbai as part of Mumbai tour packages is an absolute delight. The history of this metropolis is said to date back to the Stone Age. It has .....

Distance (From Malshej Ghat): 141 Kms
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#12 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 67 km from Pune, 95 km from Mumbai, and 282 km from Aurangabad, Lonavala is a beautiful hill station in the Pune district of Maharashtra. It lies at an altitude of 622 m in the Sahyadri Ranges which separates the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan Coast. Lonavala is one of the top hill stations in Maharashtra, and also among the famous places to visit in Maharashtra.

The twin hill stations of Lonavala and Khandala are the popular tourist places to visit near Pune & Mumbai. The hill station is spread over an area of 38 square km. The name of the city is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Lonavali', which refers to a group of caves. The name was given to the place due to the presence of many caves in and around the city. Lohagad Fort, Karla Caves and Rajmachi Point are some of the best places to include in
Distance (From Malshej Ghat): 130 Kms
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#13 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 58 km from Manmad, 82 km from Ahmednagar, 90 km from Nashik, 180 km from Pune, and 258 km from Mumbai, Shirdi is a pilgrimage town located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. This is one of the popular places of pilgrimage in Maharashtra as well as in India.

Shirdi is home to the shrine of Shirdi Sai Baba, which is the main attraction for the devotees as part of Shirdi tour packages. Sai Baba, who belonged to the 20th century, is known as one of the greatest saints of India. Sai Baba visited Shirdi when he was 16 years old and stayed there until he died in 1918. Sai Baba transformed this small village into a holy pilgrimage site for his devotees. This is one of the must include places in Maharashtra tour packages.

Many tales of the renowned Shirdi Sai are associated with Shirdi, among the best .....

Distance (From Malshej Ghat): 140 Kms
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#14 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 45 km from Bhandardara, 51 km from Nashik, 117 km from Shirdi, 136 km from Mumbai, 250 km from Pune, and 296 km from Surat, Igatpuri is a beautiful hill town in Nashik district of Maharashtra. Located on Mumbai - Agra National Highway, it is one of the top hill stations in Maharashtra and among the most popular weekend getaways from Mumbai as well as Pune.

Formerly known as Egutpoora, the stunning hill station of Igatpuri is situated at an altitude of 1900 feet in the Sahyadri Hills of Western Ghats. The hill town surrounded by mountains from all sides is blessed with picturesque beauty and is a perfect place for those who want to spend some time in the lap of nature as part of Igatpuri tour packages. The breathtaking valleys and the calming environment are also a preferred choice for outdoor .....

Distance (From Malshej Ghat): 90 Kms
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#15 of 15 Places to Visit in Malshej Ghat

At a distance of 70 km from Nashik, 104 km from Shirdi, 157 km from Pune, and 172 km from Mumbai, Bhandardara is a small hill station and a holiday resort located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It is one of the lesser-known hill stations in Maharashtra, and among the beautiful places to visit near Mumbai city.

Bhandardara is situated at an altitude of 750 m on the banks of river Pravara. The place is known for its natural beauty and its soothing environment. This is also one of the popular Maharashtra tourist places. According to a legend, sage Agastya meditated here for a year. Pleased with his penance, Gods blessed him with a stream of river Ganga, now known as river Pravara.

This tiny hill station is a blend of natural beauty, waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, refreshing air, and .....

Distance (From Malshej Ghat): 92 Kms
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