Malshej Ghat

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Nestled amidst the Sahyadri Hills of India, Malshej Ghat is one of the most admired weekend getaways, situated amongst the budding hill stations of Maharashtra. Since it falls on the outer edge of the Pune city, it is exactly located at the borders of Pune, Thane and Ahmednagar. It is widely visited by the locals of the city as well as the tourists who come here for spending their holidays. The Ghat is considered as the upcoming hill stations in Maharashtra and is famous for its remarkably beautiful locales. The flowing waterfalls in Malshej Ghat almost make you fall in love with them.

There are a number of waterfalls in the Ghat and all of them are certainly worth having a look at. The hill station is a fashionable tourist destination, particularly in monsoon, when it gets covered with dark clouds and heavy fog making it the ideal romantic place for couples. The best time to visit Malshej Ghat is during the monsoon season. This hill station stands surrounded by hefty forests, which serves as habitat to a wide variety of Flora and Fauna.

Some of the flora and fauna found in the surrounding area of Malshej Ghat are tigers, leopards, rabbits, peacocks, etc. The hill station is also quite famous for covering Khireshwar, prevalently known as a bird watcher's paradise. At Khireshwar, tourist can get to see quails, rails, crakes, flamingos, cuckoos, etc. The destination also serves as a popular haunt of the exotic Hemingo birds, especially during the months of July to September.

Apart from these, Malshej Ghat is also a very popular trekking point near Pune. Indeed if you are in quest for some peace and isolation, away from the frantic and frenzied rapidity of city life, then Malshej Ghat is the ideal place for you.